Our most-read workers’ comp stories of 2020 revolve around the novel coronavirus, its worker safety implications and the financial effects it’s had on the industry.

Occupational exoskeletons are a growing domain of wearable technology designed to assist workers who perform physically demanding jobs. Exos seek to reduce injury risk for commonly injured body parts and are gaining traction in the workplace. There has been significant progress with exoskeleton standards, research and device development this year. Much has changed in 2020,… View Article

From whether or not employers can mandate a vaccine to the potential workers’ comp implications, here’s what businesses should be watching as the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out.

David Young and Tron Emptage share what Optum Workers’ Comp and Auto No-fault have been diligently working on all year to keep their employees and clients safe and informed during COVID-19.

In a matter of months, D&I has moved from being a function of a human resources department to becoming a key element of corporate governance and strategy, sitting squarely in the domain of the C-suite.

The year 2020 brought unexpected and grueling risk across several different sectors. We take a look at the most prominent risks faced this year and the lessons learned from them as 2021 quickly approaches. 

The frightening superlative given to fires that reach one million acres burned could become part of the risk lexicon as wildfires get larger.

Two digital sessions at the virtual National Ergonomics conference will teach attendees how to evaluate the success of ergonomics programs and how to communicate their value to a variety of stakeholders.

A compilation of the latest announcements, partnerships and products that are likely to have an impact on the insurance industry today.

Technology has advanced to the point that employers can pinpoint causes of injury and develop targeted safety improvements.

Every telemedicine account should have three “signature lines” of coverage: technology errors and omissions, medical malpractice and cyber liability, according to Gallagher’s Larry Hansard.

From burnout to pandemic stress, employees are coping with a variety of new mental health challenges.

Insurers pay when wildfires rage and hurricanes thunder in from our oceans. The drive is on for the industry to reduce its support for the fossil fuel use that contributes to climate change.

As Liberty Mutual’s Steve Deane explains, technology doesn’t hold as much merit without the people and culture behind it.

A CompTalk presented by the National Comp Conference dives into fentanyl’s transformation into one of the deadliest opioids in today’s epidemic.

Business resiliency is an ongoing practice that enables your organization to endure any type of disruption, respond effectively when one occurs, and improve after each incident.

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.

Normally, we think of geopolitical risk in terms of wars, terrorist acts, and tensions between states. COVID-19 broadened that perspective.

As the end of 2020 inches closer, the predicted absence and disability trends proved to remain prominent despite an unexpected pandemic.

Temple University hosted it’s 3rd Annual Enterprise Risk Management Conference, where experts shared insights on ERM best practices.