Risk & Insurance

White Castle Employee Files Class Action Over Biometric Data Collection

Upon extensive review and a look at the Biometric Information Policy Act, the court determined that every time biometric data is collected and transmitted accounts as a claim.   The post

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Protected: Alternatives to the High Cost of Topicals for Pain Management

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Posted: Aug 28, 2023

Discover the Power of Physical Activity in Accelerating Injured Worker Recovery

Despite the initial challenges, engaging in regular activity is vital for healing wounds as it increases blood flow and oxygen supply to the injured areas. The post

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Rising Departures: Addressing the Great Resignation and Its Effects on Workplace Safety

In the wake of the post-pandemic Great Resignation, as millions of American workers consider quitting their jobs, employers face the dual challenge of retaining talent and ensuring workplace safety. The post

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

11 Downstream Risks of Accelerating Weather Events

From power grid failures to rising costs to more widespread injury and illness, these risks reflect just how complex and far-reaching the effects of climate change can be. The post

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Legal Roundup: American Airlines Hit with Racial Profiling Suit, Ozempic and Mounjaro Lawsuit and Mo...

The latest legal filings, including a suit against the makers of popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro.  The post

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

URMIA 2023 Annual Conference

Join us in Baltimore where the URMIA community will meet together to unravel the future of higher education risk management and insurance. No other space gives you a group of your peers to compare notes with on your latest challenge. The po...

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Protected: Two Strikes and You’re Out

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Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Protected: A Bulwark for Directors and Officers

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Posted: Aug 23, 2023

Rising Star Jason Bosley on the Importance of Communication and Team-Building

For Jason Bosley, director of risk & broking at Willis Towers Watson, long-term success in the dynamic and challenging financial services sector means assembling a team he can count on to deliver support. The post

Posted: Aug 23, 2023

4 Best Practices in Workers’ Compensation Claims Management

Workers' compensation claims management can be improved with prompt intervention, active communication, smart return-to-work initiatives and data-driven decision-making. The post

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Protected: 3 Economic Forces Putting Strain on Construction, and How Insurers and Insureds Are Respo...

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Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Why Aren’t California’s Workers’ Comp Payers Being Held to the Same Standard as its Providers?

In California workers’ comp, there are well-defined billing and payment laws and regulations. But not all the rules are being enforced. The post

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

Why Aren’t California’s Workers’ Comp Payers Being Held to the Same Standard as Its Providers?

In California workers’ comp, there are well-defined billing and payment laws and regulations. But not all the rules are being enforced. The post

Posted: Aug 22, 2023

To Reap the Rewards of Self-Funded Healthcare, Employers Need Best-in-Class Medical Stop-Loss Insura...

Rising healthcare costs — now often employers’ second-largest expense — can be mitigated by transitioning to self-funded plans with stop-loss insurance support, providing cost efficiency without compromising care. The post

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

Inflation Is Hitting Consumer Prices Hard. Here’s Why Workers’ Comp Hasn’t Felt It — Yet

While inflation in workers’ comp lags behind inflation in the CPI, medical inflation is a key metric that warrants further attention. The post

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

The Secret Sauce in Injured Worker Recovery? It’s Nutrition!

A truly optimized patient recovery plan includes nutritional education — and delicious, health-enhancing food. The post The Sec...

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

As Freight Shipping Sails Toward Cleaner Fuels, Will ESG Prove to be a Liability or a Benefit?

For cargo transportation companies transitioning their fleets to clean energy sources, there are benefits in publicizing a formal ESG platform — but also risks. Fortunately, insurers are there to help them navigate the way. The post

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

As Freight Shipping Sails Toward Cleaner Fuels, Will ESG Prove to Be a Liability or a Benefit?

For cargo transportation companies transitioning their fleets to clean energy sources, there are benefits in publicizing a formal ESG platform — but also risks. Fortunately, insurers are there to help them navigate the way. The post

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

The Insurance Communicators: 8 Questions for Doug Menelly of WTW

Doug Menelly of WTW shares his views on what the insurance industry could improve on in its approach to communications. The post

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Legal Roundup: Cigna Sees Suit Over Denied Coverage, Insulin Pricing Under Court Eye and More

The latest court filings and decisions that could have an impact on risk and insurance. The post

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Health Care Students Need Mental Health Resources to Face On-the-Job Pressures. Insurance Can Help

A look at how higher education can address the mental health needs of its health care and medical students before they graduate and experience burnout. The post

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

Active Patient Management: How It Can Drive Better Outcomes and Reduce Costs

Actively monitoring and coordinating care is essential to success in workers’ compensation. The post

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Protected: Early Symptom Evaluation for Musculoskeletal Complaints: How This Tool Is Improving Patie...

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Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Rising Star Natalie Gomez Says That Aspiring Brokers Should Find the Right Mentor — and Not Be Afrai...

Client-focused and detail-oriented: These are the qualities that define Marsh’s Natalie Gomez. The post

Posted: Aug 16, 2023