Michelle Kerr

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Michelle Kerr is Workers' Compensation Editor for Risk & Insurance, and chair of the annual National Comp conference. She can be reached at [email protected]

Ironshore and Liberty Mutual Experts Address the Steep Challenges Ahead for the Health Care Industry

The health care industry has borne a heavy burden throughout the pandemic. Burnout, a potentially dangerous talent gap and increasing financial strain on the industry are key risks insurance executives have in sharp focus.

Opinion | 3 of COVID-19’s Crucial Lessons for Workers’ Comp

There’s a lot to be learned from the workers’ compensation teams operating during a worldwide pandemic. Here are just three.

Opinion | In the Midst of a Pandemic, Doing Right by Your Employees Is the Least You Can Do

If the principle of doing the right thing is ingrained into your company culture, acting on it will be automatic when the time comes.

Next-Level Occ-Health Training Will Help Improve Care for Injured Employees

A new model of specialized training is helping to elevate the quality of care and the speed of return to full function.

Select Medical’s Katie McBee Talks Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Biopsychosocial Care Method

While musculoskeletal disorders can be difficult to treat, one of the most effective tools against chronic pain can be found in our brains rather than in a prescription bottle. 

National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference Goes Virtual for 2020

No hotels, no airfare, just great content. National Comp is gearing up to present an engaging lineup this October and throughout the year. Find out more and register for free.

6 Ways COVID-19 Testing Could Unexpectedly Rattle Your Insurance Program

COVID-19 testing is becoming a vital part of employers’ workplace safety measures, but an assessment of how testing could impact your insurance portfolio is a necessary first step.

3 Critical Questions You Need to Ask Before Testing Employees for COVID-19

Some employers are scrambling to implement COVID-19 testing or screening procedures as they reopen. These tips can help organizations avoid putting themselves at legal risk in the process.

Illinois Is the Latest to Add COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Presumptions; What Will that Mean for Employers?

Illinois joins the growing list of states with legislative amendments that extend workers’ compensation protections to certain classes of employees who contract COVID-19. 

Ford Hacks Its Own SUVs to Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 for the NYPD

Necessity is the mother of all invention. That’s how the NYPD inspired Ford to build a self-sanitizing mode for police SUVs. 

COVID-19’s Top Legal and Regulatory Pitfalls for Workers’ Comp — What to Watch Out For

As businesses reopen and workers’ comp compensability laws proliferate, employers have their hands full staying in compliance with a myriad of rules for keeping workers safe.`

National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference Update 2020: Connection in Uncertain Times

There’s never been a greater need for the workers’ comp industry to come together and share its strength. Find out more about our conference plans for 2020.

Plummeting Premiums and Boatloads of Uncertainty: COVID-19 Will Hit Workers’ Comp as Hard as Any Line

Workers’ comp entered 2020 from a position of strength, but the pandemic and an economic downturn present challenge.

Ransomware and the Public Sector: Why Hackers Are Seeing a Green Light

The latest IT security report from Corvus shines a light on the extreme vulnerability of municipalities, government agencies and schools. The good news: It also outlines a clear path to improvement.

Expert Perspective: Plot a Clear Path to Recovery from the Start

When all stakeholders understand the direction care will take, it is easier to prevent care delays and avoid harmful treatment missteps.

Expert Perspective | Set the Tone for Successful Claims From the Very Start

Plotting out steps to recovery at the onset of a claim helps engage injured workers in their treatment and can minimize treatment delays.

Risk Management Is at the Center of It All, Says This CRO

To serve a company in a risk management role, says QBE North America’s John Langione, is an opportunity to serve the entire organization and learn the industry in a unique way.

Dynamic Speakers Wanted for NWCDC’s New Short-Format Talks

NWCDC is launching a new short-form educational platform to share quick and powerful ideas. What idea are you passionate about? Submit your proposal now.

Insurance Is Not Boring: Take It From This Young Brokerage Executive

Brokerage executive Felipe Jose Cuartas of Gallagher says the insurance industry is full of promise and opportunity for young people launching their careers. 

The 2020 Insurance Executives to Watch: Liberty Mutual’s David Perez

David Perez, chief underwriting officer, North America, for Liberty Mutual’s Global Risk Solutions, is ensuring the organization’s underwriting talent is well prepared for tougher times ahead.

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