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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.

#MeToo: What the EPL Trend Conversation Looks Like Five Years On

3 Ways Medicare’s New Fiscal Year May Impact Workers’ Compensation Payers

The Great Resignation Is Putting Strain on Workers’ Comp and Bodily Injury Claims Teams. Artificial Intelligence Can Help

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New Interpretation of OSHA Rule Could Prevent COVID Outbreaks from Being Reported

In a regulation created by OSHA, employers are not technically required to report COVID-19 cases or outbreaks in their workplaces. 

A Closer Look at the COVID Presumption Laws and the Lasting Impact They’ll Have on Workers’ Comp

The nature of COVID-19 has led some states to legislatively amend the workers’ compensation social contract and shift virus costs to employers and insurance carriers retroactively. The costs could be staggering.

Marsh Reports COVID’s Impact on Workers’ Comp Is Less Than Anticipated, But There Are Still Risks to Be Wary Of

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, experts foresaw an influx of workers’ comp claims; a recent study shows that prediction has not played out.

9 Questions for BHSI’s Andrew Walker, Head of Claims for UK & Europe

Andrew Walker of BHSI discusses the current claims landscape and what it takes to keep abreast of the risks ahead.

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

Claims, Capacity and COVID: Welcome to M&A Insurance in 2020

Deals are still getting done during the pandemic. But they’re coming with increased frequency of claims notifications.

National Comp 2020: The Link Between Behavioral Health and Physical Health Is Stronger Than You Think

Physical recovery goes beyond healing a body part. This National Comp session delves into the link between physical and behavioral health.

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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.

Court Rules Restaurant Not Covered by Insurance for Construction Dust ‘Damages’

One restaurant attempts to recoup lost profit through its insurer after road construction disrupts its day-to-day operations.

If a Protest Turns Violent, How Will My Insurance Respond?

Businesses are preparing for protests to turn destructive, while the property insurance market braces for even tougher times.

Broadway Theater Operator Attempts to Recoup from Insurer Monies Lost During COVID-19 Shutdowns

Thanks to state-mandated shutdowns, the show must not go on. To combat COVID losses, one theater operator has turned to its insurer.

Opioid Manufacturers Teva and Allergan Face Insurance Fraud Charges

The N.Y. DFS files charges against Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan for insurance fraud in connection to the state’s opioid crisis.

Legal Roundup: Ben Affleck’s Movie in an Insurance Bind, Pro Wrestling Worries Over Head Injuries and More

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

Mega Claims in Workers’ Compensation: The NCCI Weighs In

This latest study was held in response to stakeholder suggestions to NCCI that mega claims may be increasing in frequency and severity.

Labor Company on the Hook for Own Defense After Worker Sues for Wage Violations

In an underlying complaint, one contracted worker filed suit against his employer after his wages were withheld.

Legal Roundup: McDonald’s Faces Discrimination Practice Suit, the U.S. Capitol Takes on Instacart and More

The latest court cases and their impact on the risk management and insurance industry.

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.

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