Risk & Insurance

Resilience Isn’t Just a “Nice-to-Have” for Claims Organizations — It’s Crucial. Here’s Why

After the last 18 months, organizations must have a clear plan to remain resilient in even the most turbulent of times. The post

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Opinion | How a Double Amputee Completely Changed This Risk Manager’s Perception of the Word “Disabi...

An event at the 2021 Paralympic Games prompted this risk professional to rethink the way society uses the term "disability." The post

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Australia Apartment Building Defects Will Be Covered by Insurers, Court Says 

What happens after a building manager is put on the line for construction defects? The post Australia Apartme...

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

5 Thought Leaders Present on Physical Therapy’s Costs and Benefits at National Comp

Ahead of National Comp, the panelists of the session "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Physical Therapy Spending" share their journeys into the industry. The post

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

As COVID Swamped Hospitals, BHSI Did Its Part By Insuring Pop-up Clinics

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance stepped up to help insure pop-up COVID clinics, playing a small but critical role in battling the pandemic. The post

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

3 Ways Insurers Can Lead the Way By Investing in a Sustainable Future

As the world is met with a debilitating pandemic and catastrophic climate events, the insurance industry can serve as a solution to sustainability. The post

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

Legal Roundup: Clint Eastwood Wins $6.1 Million Against CBD Company, Dr. Seuss/Star Trek Mashup Laws...

Tesla is ordered to pay former employee $6.9 million in damages for failure to prevent race-based harassment of factory workers. The post

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

What Are Incoming Claims Professionals Looking For? CorVel’s Michael Combs May Have the Answer

The next generation of workers' comp claims professionals will need insurers to intelligently use technology to make the work more satisfying and less stressful. The post

Posted: Oct 15, 2021

How the Current Employment Practices Liability Insurance Market Is Impacting Small Businesses

As fears over COVID-19-related discrimination claims mount, more businesses are eager for EPLI coverage. But insurers are scaling back their offerings. The post

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

Fix Now, Invest in the Future: Biden’s Infrastructure Bill and How It Will Impact Risk Management Ef...

With new federal infrastructure funding on the horizon, choosing project management carefully and preparing for supply chain interruptions will be key for public sector risk management. The post

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

Worker Wellbeing in Focus at National Comp 2021: Taking a Holistic Approach to Injured Employee Care

At National Comp, panelists will discuss how claims philosophy, employee engagement, comorbidities, psycho-social issues, and pain management affect recovery.   The post

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

The Data-Driven Case for a Biopsychological Model in Value-based Care

Learn more about the University of Colorado's data-driven model of the biopsychosocial factors that can drive some claims off the rails, at an information-packed session at National Comp 2021. The post

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

How the “Industrial Athlete” Approach Can Serve as a Playbook for Maintaining Worker Safety and Long...

The term “industrial athlete” isn’t new, but interest in this approach to keeping workers fit and safe is on the rise. The post

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

The Cannabis Legalization Tide Is Rising. Here’s How It Will Affect Workers’ Comp

A myriad of state and local laws and abrupt shifts from one administration to the next are creating challenges for employers trying to stay on top of it all. The post

Posted: Oct 14, 2021

On-Demand Webinar — The Strategic Role of the Claims Adjuster

Find out how new tools and tactics are creating a framework for adjusters to take a key strategic role in resolving claims more effectively for all stakeholders. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

An October National Comp Session Identifies Best Practices for Managing Communicable Disease Claims...

Now that we've experienced an outbreak like COVID-19, business and organizations must be prepared to mitigate communicable disease risk moving forward. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

Why a Culture of Health is Necessary in Improving Workers’ Comp Settlement Outcomes

Promoting a healthy workers' compensation culture is necessary to its overall success. This National Comp session looks at how to not only promote a successful program, but a safe one. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

See Why Harvard MedTech and The Hartford Are Touting Virtual Reality as a Worker Injury Treatment Av...

Working to integrate VR as a new method of treatment has led to new insights on how organizations approach workers’ comp claims. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

Skeptical of the Efficacy of Remote Rehab? Why Exploring The Possibilities Are Beneficial for Both P...

As the world gets used to video conferences as a normal course of professional and social interaction, rehabilitation is coming to the fore with advantages for patients, care givers, and payers The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

Hybrid Work Models Are Here to Stay. Thanks to Tech Advances, Ergonomic Solutions Are Out There, Whe...

The transition back to the office has been challenging enough. Making sure employees are set up to avoid injury need not add to the complexity. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

The 2021 Workers’ Compensation Power Brokers Share Their Insights in Advance of National Comp

The 2021 workers' compensation Power Brokers share industry insights. The post The 2021 Wor...

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

Employee Mental Health Is Crucial. Let’s Push Past the Stigma and Address It Effectively

The panelists for National Comp's popular 60 Tips in 60 Minutes session share their mental health insights. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

The Pandemic Forced Employers to Take a Look at Mental Health. Why Those Tactics Are Here to Stay

COVID-19 produced mental health setbacks for many. Employers need to not only address these issues but remain empathetic towards employees. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

California Court Rules Metallica Can Have its Day in Court Over Pandemic-Related Event Cancellation

The heavy metal band is suing its insurer, Lloyd's of London, after they refused to cover losses caused by postponing shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021

How Gallagher’s Bill Powell Went from History PhD Student to a Top Insurance Broker for the Educatio...

Bill Powell of Gallagher knows communication, trust and transparency go a long way in creating a successful broker career. The post

Posted: Oct 13, 2021