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Decades after this worker’s injury, he is prescribed medical marijuana for pain management. But when the employer denies reimbursement, the conversation of coverage is brought into court.
Poorly misjudged inflation rates led people invested in the CalPERS long-term care insurance to pay extremely high rate hikes. The group took the pension plan company to court.
This fictive scenario sees U.S. public schools falling victim time and time again to elaborate social engineering schemes concocted by dastardly cybercriminals. But the fiction only goes so deep when looked at in reality.
Lockton’s Heather Miller knows the cannabis industry has its challenges, but it’s within those challenges that she sees opportunities for the insurance space.
A Georgia officer’s gender-affirming surgery is denied coverage by her employer’s health insurance. The legal battle continues at the federal level in court.
Ramona Tanabe assumed the role of WCRI’s CEO in May 2023. She shares her thoughts, her goals and career wins that have led her to this position.
When this injured worker self-weaned off opioids as a pain management medication, he turned to medical marijuana. The court had to decide who was responsible for payments.
Lockton’s Taylor Knott is keen to help his clients succeed. That’s why he’s actively watching marine trends and working to best understand the risks at hand.
Artificial intelligence used in employment practices promises faster, more efficient days, but there is an element of discrimination bias that must be addressed before this tech is fully adopted.
Mental health in higher education can lead to liability risk for institutions if it remains unaddressed. But there is buy-in to do more for students from all stakeholders, including insurance.
When it comes to predicting and preventing natural catastrophe property losses, risk professionals are finding tech solutions rooted in resiliency.
A recent WCRI report looks at how five workers’ compensation drug formularies have influenced the industry.
When this worker is the victim of gun violence, his status as an employee versus a contracted worker comes into question. Will he receive workers’ comp benefits for his paralyzing injury?
After a skin treatment gone awry, one patient at this day spa decides to sue the facility for its negligence.
HB 1808 would require Texas police officers to hold their own professional liability insurance coverage in the event of misconduct claims, but not all are keen on the idea.
This insurer is off the hook for $19 million for the renovation and restoration of a deteriorating school building on its policy.
COVID-positive workers’ comp claims can get complicated with undetected underlying conditions, but having a knowledgeable case manager can make all the difference.
Unvaccinated workers placed on furlough or laid off joined together in a class action against United Airlines after its mandatory vaccine mandate.
Accident and health insurance is considered a bespoke product that is optional for colleges. But given its far-reaching benefits, overlooking A&H could be a detriment to collegiate institutions.
This Marsh broker shares her journey and details the latest trends in workers’ compensation to watch.