COVID-19

How to Stabilize the Insurance Markets: A Case for Government-Backed Catastrophic Perils Coverage

If the pandemic taught insurance anything, it’s that a unified and government-backed catastrophic peril coverage form might be the future for stability within the markets.

Attorney Vaccination Status Becomes Subject of Investigation, Court Must Decide if Insurance Should Cover the Defense

The List of Social Stressors College Students Can Face Is Endless. Meet the People Stepping Up to Help

4 Key Factors Impacting the U.S. Commercial Property Insurance Markets

Why Contest Mental Health Claims in Workers’ Comp When You Can Prevent Them to Begin With?

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Workers’ Comp Power Broker Rose Ko Shares Insight on Data Analytics’ Impact in the Sector and the Latest Trends to Watch

Power Broker Rose Ko shares her journey through the industry and the latest claims trends she’s seen in the workers’ compensation space. 

In Memoriam: Jack Hampton, June 24, 1942 – June 13, 2022

Risk & Insurance lost a friend, a long-time contributor and a Risk All Star when Jack Hampton passed away on June 13. We take a pause here to mourn his passing and celebrate his many accomplishments.

2022 Workers’ Comp Power Broker Steve Love Shares Insurtech Insights and What Makes Brokering a Great Career

Steve Love, CEO of SolePro, shares his journey to a career in brokering and the origins of his Insurtech company.

Vaccination Polarization: Employees Want Mandates, But Employers Must Consider Workers’ Comp and EPLI Risks

A new survey examines attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace.

The Wright Brothers Never Imagined This. High Fuel Prices, Pilot Shortages and Terminal Shutdowns Threaten Aviation Margins

As more travelers fight to book seats on a dwindling number of flights, airlines cannot afford any additional disruptions.

Why COVID Business Interruption Claims Are Dragging More Than Two Years Since Shutdown

Many businesses without virus exclusions in their BI policy are still not receiving payment for losses brought on by the pandemic.

The Great Balancing Act of 2022: How Can We Use Data to Maintain Business Optimism in the Face of Resilience Fatigue?

From the Russia-Ukraine crisis to supply chain issues, how a business responds and perseveres through risk matters.

How Pandemic Recovery Pivots May Benefit Restaurants, Retail and Hospitality

This session at the CLM Workers Compensation and Retail, Restaurant & Hospitality Conference looks to help businesses pinpoint which aspects of their operations could be improved during pandemic recovery. 

COVID-Related Workers’ Comp Claims Are Here. And Yes, A Small Percentage of Them Are Costly

A recent report by Mitchell revealed that while COVID-19 claims have eased in quantity, they are resulting in higher costs.

Are Mid-Sized Companies Ready for Future Pandemics? Somehow, Many Still Don’t Have a Mitigation Strategy

Although COVID cases in the U.S. have eased of late, companies still need to have a plan for additional flare-ups. But many don’t.

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How Miami-Dade Public Schools Helped Their Police Officers Fight COVID

Getting public school police officers the care they needed meant taking on the risk of visiting emergency rooms during the pandemic.

Why a Return to the Office Warrants an Urgent EPLI Review

A 2022 RIMS session examined new EPL risks companies may face now that the pandemic has permanently changed the ways we live and work.

Ensuring COVID Vaccine Distribution on a Global Scale: How Marsh’s Julie Martin Got It Done

From government underwriter to 2022 Nonprofit Power Broker®, Marsh’s Julie Martin has quite the story.

Penalty Shot: NHL Sues Its Insurers Over COVID-19 Losses

The National Hockey League has filed suit against its insurers over alleged revenue losses during mandatory COVID-19 shutdowns.

As Mask Mandates Lift, What Happens to Employers’ Liability Exposures?

Now that the CDC recommendations say most Americans can remove their masks, what should employers do to keep workers safe?

The Hartford Study: Workers Delaying Routine Health Care Could See Higher Injury Rates

43% of workers surveyed have delayed routine health care check ups since the start of the pandemic.

Enlyte 2022 Workers’ Comp Predictions Reveal Staffing Pinch

The Great Resignation, coupled with mental health stressors, has employers and payers in the workers’ comp space feeling the strain.

Here’s How Policymakers See the Workers’ Comp and COVID-19 Connection

A recently published RAND paper discusses the extension of workers’ comp benefits for those working outside the home during the pandemic.

Vaccine Mandate Update: How the Latest Legal Rulings Could Influence EPLI Coverage

Employers who were preparing to implement vaccine or test requirements might be wondering what they should do to protect their workforce and shield themselves from EPL risk.

5 Pressing Issues Workers’ Comp Execs Are Focused on in 2022

From the talent gap to rate adequacy issues, here are five trends workers’ comp industry leaders highlighted.