Risk & Insurance

Fixing the Insurance Collateral Crunch

Insurance collateral obligations can tie up millions of dollars and severely reduce capital available for business operations and investment. This poses a significant challenge for corporate financial officers, who need a better solution. Now, the...

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

The Great Exodus: Who Opened the Flood Gates?

Read to find out about the impact of "The Great Resignation" and how to address this crisis head on. The post The Great Exodus: Who Opened t...

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

Utilization Review: Clinical Excellence & Unparalleled Outcomes

At EK Health, we have partnered our strength in clinical excellence with our superior technology in utilization and peer review, resulting in a highly refined process where clinical excellence is key. The post

Posted: Dec 29, 2021

How Ecological Momentary Assessment and Other Behavioral Health Tools Can Impact Your Workers’ Comp...

In the third installment of this series, Dr. John C. Peters discusses how reducing claim costs also presents a behavioral science challenge.  The post

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

Watch for These 4 Workers’ Comp Litigation Trends in 2022

From COVID-19 compensability disputes to whether marijuana is reimbursable, here are four litigation trends shaping workers' comp. The post

Posted: Dec 27, 2021

Should Immigration Status be Considered When Evaluating a Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim for Po...

Chartwell Law has published a new white paper on the role of immigration status when evaluating a Florida resident's workers' compensation claim. The post

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

Younger Insurance Customers Want Speed and Seamless Underwriting. Can This Industry Deliver?

To capture young, new customers, insurers must adapt their business processes to be as responsive and proactive as possible in order to stay relevant. The post

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

How Asking 10 Questions Can Help Unearth Psychosocial Risk Factors in Workers’ Comp

A recent MedRisk webinar discussed the usefulness of the biopsychosocial model when aiding return to work efforts. The post

Posted: Dec 22, 2021

Genex, Coventry and Mitchell Merged to Form Enlyte. Here’s the New Firm’s Auto, P&C and Workers’ Com...

Many Americans suffering through COVID’s social distancing isolation, loss and anxiety have been unable to make appointments with overbooked therapists. Using contracted therapists in an Employer Assistance Program (EAP) network remains a promisin...

Posted: Dec 21, 2021

Robotic Process Automation: What Is It and How Can It Advance Risk Management?

When we automate the more mundane processes in risk management, we will start to gain successes and build a better risk landscape. The post

Posted: Dec 20, 2021

ESG Regulatory Risk Got Your Attention? Don’t Overlook Environmental Risks

A mere 9% of businesses rank environmental as the top risk in 2022. What that means for the industry moving forward. The post

Posted: Dec 19, 2021

Legal Roundup: ABBA Files Trademark Infringement Suit, Bayer Wins Second Case and More

The band ABBA files a trademark infringement suit on Abba Mania, a British cover band currently performing ABBA songs. The post

Posted: Dec 17, 2021

14 Questions for Worldwide Broker Network CEO Olga Collins

"Being a working mom is so important to me. Being that example for my kids to see what's possible and how to get around the impossible, that's what's important. So bringing kids into your everyday life, or everyday work life, which COVID allowed u...

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

Opinion | Think Your EAP Can Stand Up to the Current Mental Health Crisis? This Workers’ Comp Expert...

We haven't seen the worst of the workforce behavioral health crisis. Reaching the employees who won't reach out is key. The post

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

Is Runaway Litigation a Real Issue? Three Experts Explain the Phenomenon and How It’s Affecting the...

At Triple-I’s Joint Industry Forum a panel discussed runaway litigation and how it is affecting the industry. The post

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

Rising Star Lael Chappell on the Wealth of Opportunity the Industry Has to Offer

Rising Star Lael Chappell is a firm believer in the endless opportunities within the industry. The post

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

Risk & Insurance News + Notes: Swiss Re Estimates Global Insured Catastrophe Losses to Reach $112 Bi...

In 2021, insured losses from natural disasters exceeded the previous 10-year average, continuing a trend of annual rises in losses seen in recent decades. The post

Posted: Dec 15, 2021

In New Jersey, a Topical Analgesic Costs $139. In Illinois, It’s $2,712. See the Problem, Workers’ C...

The dangers of dual prescribing and the sometimes staggering differential in the cost of prescription medications were two notable findings in a study by WCRI. The post

Posted: Dec 15, 2021

What Do Yogi Berra, Greta Thunberg and Mark Carney Have in Common? More Than You Think

A successful organization reduces risk by being dynamic, resilient, honest, and fair. It is sustainable by developing long-term perspectives with humility that recognizes the limits of knowledge and power. The post

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

Climate Change and ESG Are Valid Concerns, But That Doesn’t Mean Risk Managers Should Panic

Addressing climate change risk head on enables risk managers to be ahead of the game on ESG-related concerns. The post

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

5 Key Commercial Insurance Considerations for 2022

Standard and Poor's 2022 Commercial Insurance Industry Outlook is now available. Here are 5 takeaways. The post 5 Key Commercial Insu...

Posted: Dec 13, 2021

We Talked to Hundreds of Insurance Underwriters. What They Have to Say May Surprise You

Respondents were most concerned about the impact of technology/AI on jobs, inefficient systems and workload, talent gap and training, the role of the underwriter, climate change, and regulation. The four issues they were most excited about were ne...

Posted: Dec 13, 2021

Legal Roundup: Kevin Spacey Sexual Harassment Settlement, JUUL Manufacturer Agrees to Payout and Mor...

Actor Kevin Spacey's sexual harassment suit ends in a $31 million settlement awarded to studio MRC. The post

Posted: Dec 13, 2021

How Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity Are Shaping Risk Management

How can we manage risk through volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity? In this VUCA world, here's an idea where to start. The post

Posted: Dec 13, 2021

ResQ to the Rescue

A rapid change in the analytical needs of insurers spurred the development of an actuary-focused solution from Willis Towers Watson. The post ResQ to the Re...

Posted: Dec 13, 2021