At NWCDC 2019 mega-session ‘Disability Prevention: What’s Needed to Keep Routine Claims from Deteriorating’, Dr. Gary M. Franklin talks strategies that prevent acute pain from becoming long-term disability.

A panel at the 2019 National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo titled “The Opioid Epidemic: Mitigating Employee Safety and Health Risks” drew audience attention to alternatives that are helping curb the crisis.

When Clemens’ Food Group wasn’t achieving desired results from workers’ compensation incentives, they changed strategies. The result? Less injuries, faster recovery and a shining reputation for putting people first.

Kohl’s Department Stores knew a reactive approach in claims management wouldn’t help them achieve their goals. So they got proactive.

Two risk managers with backgrounds in heavy industry were able to bring crucial risk management lessons learned into the hospitality arena.

Increased hurricanes, opioids, women workers and more are just some of the latest trends driving construction risk.

A freight carrier accused of price fixing is on the hook for its defense after late notice was given to its insurance company.

If it can be determined that individual companies are responsible for climate change, investors and insurers might want to brace themselves for massive payouts.

Clawbacks govern the behavior of corporate executives and manage reputational risk. Despite their complications, more employers are utilizing their protection.

After an accident, it’s unclear whether Uber is liable for injuries incurred by passengers or if drivers — and yes, even the passengers themselves — are responsible.

Trying to forestall wildfire damage, PG&E willingly shut down service to customers. More of this, not less, is on the way, which makes business resiliency planning all the more important.

The poisonous actions of pharma companies peddling painkillers are a social scourge that cannot be accepted.

A 2011 staged pirate attack on a Greek cargo vessel was an outlandish attempt to collect an insurance payment. These extreme fraud claims pose a legitimate threat to marine underwriters.

In our economy’s engine, capital is the fuel and insurance is the oxygen. How insurers pivot and manage their exposure to climate change could yet play a major role in reducing the threat.

Companies are adopting biometric systems to enhance security, but aren’t going far enough to protect the unique data from breaches.

Risk Strategies’ Kristina Marcigliano applied her passion and expertise to create a better claims experiences for her clients.

USC’s gynecologist was accused of sexual misconduct while “attending to” patients. In court, USC’s insurer argued it did not have to defend the university.

MGM will pay up to $800 million to the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. What does this say about corporate liability after mass casualty events?

This director of corporate operations believes risk management has done a great job of filling the talent gap, but it can do more to adopt helpful technologies into the fold.

What happens when foreign powers start holding U.S. companies liable for gun deaths suffered by their citizens on U.S. soil? A whole new area and era of risk exposure.