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Tackling the Adjuster Shortage: How CorVel University Is Training the Next Generation of Claims Talent

The double whammy of the Great Resignation and the Silver Tsunami has left adjusters strapped for talent. Training programs can help rehab the industry’s reputation and build loyalty among workers.

Investigating Every Worker Injury Is a Smart Strategy — but Its Success Depends on Preparedness

Identifying Mental Health Comorbidities Can Be Invaluable in Keeping Injured Worker Recovery On Track

From Hybrid Work to the Great Resignation and Retiring Boomers: Two Workers’ Comp Pros Discuss the Talent Gap and Possible Solutions

Technology for Today’s Workers’ Comp Medical Programs: 8 Attributes to Insist On

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COVID, ‘Direct Physical Loss’ and Your Property Policy: Can the Courts Even Figure This Out?

COVID-19 has brought forth an influx of business interruption claims as companies shutdown by the pandemic seek retribution. But the courts must determine if actual physical loss has occurred.

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This Is Actually Interesting If You’re an Actuary: Workers’ Comp Researchers Report Indemnity Costs Ticking Up

A new series of studies released by WCRI compares cost of claims among the 18 state workers’ compensation systems researched. 

Commercial Real Estate Liabilities Are Amplifying. How COVID’s Playing a Key Role

COVID-19 has brought about a range of unique claims filed against real estate asset managers by the three plaintiff types.

Legal Roundup: Philly Eagles Sue for Communicable Disease Coverage, MLB Faces Injury Allegation and More

The latest court reports and filings impacting the insurance and risk management landscape.

COVID in the Courts: Move Over Business Interruption, a Wave of Liability Claims Is Rolling In

Though plaintiffs will have a tough time blaming businesses for exposure to the virus, carriers are nonetheless prepping defense strategies and emphasizing risk mitigation to clients.

Legal Roundup: TikTok and Facebook Settle Illinois Privacy Law Complaints, Harvard Race Suit Presses On and More

The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

Texas’ Perfect Ice Storm of Denial: The Enormous Cost of Ignoring Grid-Strengthening Recommendations

After a damaging winter storm in 2011, officials in Texas received recommendations on weatherizing the state’s grid. Those recommendations were not followed, and in 2021, Texans paid a big price.

Physical Therapy Is a Workers’ Compensation Game Changer. But Only If All Stakeholders Collaborate

In a webinar hosted by One Call on January 26, experts in the workers’ comp industry discussed the importance of collaboration in a claim and how to ensure optimal success for an injured worker. 

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

COVID-BI Coverage Is Coming Down to Policy Language. How Courts Are Scrutinizing Every Word

As we approach the one-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the debate over COVID-induced business interruption coverage remains. 

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Remote Loss Adjusting Vs. Boots on the Ground: Why Both Are Crucial for Top-Notch Claims Performance

Claims professionals are no stranger to catastrophe and disruption. It’s imperative that the claims process continues to expand its risk strategies in spite of hurdles, starting with fostering relationships and utilizing technology.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

The Injury You Can’t See: Why Addressing Behavioral Health in Disability Claims Is Essential to a Worker’s Recovery

When a worker becomes physically injured, the behavioral health implications must be addressed as well.

Why Empathy Is Vital at Every Touchpoint in Workers’ Comp

Empathy plays no small role in achieving positive outcomes for injured workers. It’s time this “soft” skill is understood as essential throughout the workers’ comp ecosystem.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

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The latest court filings and cases that will have an impact on the risk management and insurance industry.