Risk & Insurance

Southwest, It’s Not That Complicated: Takeaways from a Business Resiliency Fiasco

Southwest Airlines’ December 2022 failure could have been its finest hour if only some of its past business issues had been addressed in 2019. The post

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

Psychosocial Issues Are a Steep Barrier to Successful Return-to-Work. Better Support Starts with Ask...

How data mining and predictive analytics can be used to design a return-to-work program that addresses psychosocial issues and other barriers to successful claim outcomes. The post

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

Legal Roundup: Award Damages Ruled ‘Excessive,’ Tesla to Continue Civil Rights Suit and More

A Tesla suit on employee discrimination is set to continue after Tesla's countersuit failed. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

News + Notes: Ryan Specialty Agrees to Acquire Griffin, CyberCube Announces a $50 Million Investment...

The latest announcements, partnerships and products that will have an impact on the insurance industry today. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Am I Allocating Enough for a Medicare Set-Aside? Take These Pointers from a Pro to Find Out

With everything employers have on their plates, why should they care about Medicare Set-Asides, or MSAs? The main reason is: MSAs facilitate workers’ compensation settlements. The post

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

Looking to Further Reduce Your Worker Injuries? Take a Real Hard Look at First-Year Employees

New employees are disproportionately likely to sustain an injury on the job, so extra care and attention during their first year on the job can make an outsized impact. The post

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

8 Questions for Kevin Wolfe of Marcato Marine

Kevin Wolfe, president and chief executive of Marcato, is one of four veterans who have joined forces to create a new specialty marine underwriting agency, Marcato Marine Insurance Services. The post

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy

Addressing the Complexities of Issues Facing Pharmacy Programs The post Navigating Workers’ Comp Pharmacy appeared first on

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

2023 Teddy Award Application

Application deadline March 24, 2023. Nominate an organization for the 2023 Teddy Award today! The post 2023 Teddy Award Application appeared first on

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Legal Roundup: Oklahoma Wins Opioid Settlements, McDonald’s Franchisee Hit with Harassment Suit and...

Oklahoma’s latest round of suits against opioid manufacturers and distributors follows its 2019 win against Johnson & Johnson — the nation’s first case against an opioid-maker to go to trial. The post

Posted: Jan 18, 2023

Moving the Sphinx: How UPenn and Other Universities Protect Their Fine Arts Collections

A university's valuable collection can be an asset — or a liability. Insuring it requires a campus-wide effort. The post

Posted: Jan 17, 2023

We Asked 7 Insurtech Leaders Where to Expect Change in 2023. Here’s What They Said

Risk and insurance trends we can expect for 2023, as predicted by leading Insurtech executives and C-suite leaders. The post

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

News + Notes: Gallagher Acquires Buck for $660 Million, FinTech Firms Combat Human Trafficking and M...

The latest announcements, partnerships and products that will have an impact on the insurance industry today. The post

Posted: Jan 14, 2023

Sun Ministries’ Struggle to Insure Across State Lines Illuminates a Wide-Ranging Issue for Nonprofit...

Securing property coverage for nonprofit organizations is no easy feat, and it's one the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance is trying to solve. The post

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

Share Your Ideas and Connect at National Comp 2023

Share your knowledge and inspire the workers' comp community. Submit a proposal to speak at National Comp 2023 in September. The post ...

Posted: Jan 13, 2023

Workers’ Comp Claim for COVID Death Appealed, Court to Decide Next Steps

Four workers perished due to COVID-19, which they allegedly contracted on the job. One of the deceased's widow's is suing for workers' comp benefits. The post

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

500 Workers’ Compensation Stakeholders Identified the Top 10 Industry Challenges

Stakeholders from across the workers’ comp industry listed the top challenges their organizations faced this past year in a survey conducted by Risk & Insurance at National Comp and online. The post

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

Protected: 500 Workers’ Compensation Stakeholders Identified the Top 10 Industry Challenges

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: 500 Workers’ Compensation Stake...

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

When Insurance Wouldn’t Back This Mental Health Nonprofit, the NIA Stood Up to Fill in the Gap

Oregon-based nonprofit organization Albertina Kerr’s exposure profile became too risky for its previous insurer. That’s when NIA stepped in. The post

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

If Over-the-Counter Meds Are Prolonging Pain, What Does This Mean for Workers’ Comp?

Is it time to change our relationship to NSAIDs, like Advil? What are the alternatives? The post If Ove...

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Inflation Is Kicking Property Valuations in the Teeth. Better Make Sure Your E&S Coverage Has Enough...

Although inflation is hovering near 40-year highs, the E&S market continues to provide opportunities for viable long-term stability. The post

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Concerned About Inflation’s Impact on Workers’ Comp? Here’s What Reagan Companies’ Mike Lane Said at...

A 2022 Power Broker offers his perspective on what's shaping the future of the industry. The post Concerned About Inflation&#821...

Posted: Jan 09, 2023

Legal Roundup: Deceptive Movie Trailers, Racist Algorithms, Canceled Concerts and More

Are movie trailers “artistic, expressive works” or mere advertisement? A case currently before a U.S. district court could have big implications for studios’ future liability. The post

Posted: Jan 08, 2023

COVID Did Not Send Shockwaves Through Workers’ Comp in 2021, but Policy Fluctuations May Still Come....

As more recent data becomes available, the pandemic's long-term effects on workers' compensation are gradually becoming clear. The post

Posted: Jan 07, 2023

Your Fleet’s ELD Data Can Be Used Against You. How to Make Sure That Doesn’t Happen

Electronic logging devices for trucks are designed to improve safety, but what happens when plaintiffs’ attorneys use ELD logbook data against trucking companies? The post

Posted: Jan 06, 2023