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Attorney Involvement Linked to Weaker Physical Recovery in Workers’ Comp Claims, WCRI Finds

Injured workers represented by attorneys reported a 10-point lower physical health and recovery score three years after injury than unrepresented workers, with little difference in medical payments, according to the Workers Compensation Research Institute.

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Insurers Widen Gap Between A.I. Leaders and Laggards, SAS Research Finds

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Willis Re announces a new Health Practice leader and IOA grows it’s Western region presence; all of this and more in this edition of People on the Move. 

During COVID-19, Risk Managers Must Act Now to Be the Heroes Businesses Need

Businesses pivoting to address COVID-19 hold lessons for how we can create a more resilient society.

This Supreme Court Case Shows Exactly Why Every Employer Needs to Understand ERISA Requirements

As an employer, it is important to understand ERISA and the penalties involved for non-compliance.

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COVID-19 Business Interruption Relief Legislation Drafted by Butler University Risk Manager

A Butler University Risk Management professor is urging Congress to pass a pandemic risk insurance backdrop.

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Butler’s Risk Manager Calls for a Pandemic Risk Insurance Act

Butler University Risk Management professor Zach Finn recommends a Pandemic Risk Insurance Act to help mitigate coronavirus losses for businesses. 

6 Commonsense Ways to Quantify and Mitigate Flood Risk

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COVID-19 and Business Interruption: How Insurance Can and Cannot Mitigate Losses

Coronavirus is causing massive disruptions and losses to businesses. Here’s where insurance may help.

Coronavirus and Telecommuting: How One Risk Is Giving Way to an Even Bigger Cyber Threat

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Marsh appoints a new chief executive officer for Victor Insurance Holdings and Insurance Office of America names a cannabis risk management consultant in this People on the Move.

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Insurance Professionals: Stop Sitting on Your Hands and Start Mentoring Young Talent

As the insurance industry faces a talent shortage, mentorship could be the key to helping young people find their footing in the industry. 

The 2020 Executives to Watch: FM Global’s Kevin Ingram

Kevin Ingram discusses FM Global’s approach to risk mitigation and how this ‘finance-minded guy’ fits in.

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The Hanover names a new president of professional liability, a London-based Willis Towers Watson employee has been named the winner of the 2019 ModelOff Championship and more in this edition of People on the Move.

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Fearless Female Leader: MAPTYCS Jacqueline LeGrand on Her Two Decades in Insurance

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