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The next generation of workers’ comp claims professionals will need insurers to intelligently use technology to make the work more satisfying and less stressful.

Employee Safety Consciousness is the New Normal. Here’s Why That’s a Challenge and an Opportunity.

4 Features of the Modern ESG Landscape Risk Managers Should Keep on Their Radar
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Stricter Federal COVID-19 Mandates Coming This Fall. 6 Ways to Prepare for the Rocky Road Ahead

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Addressing Long-Haul COVID Complaints in the Workplace

PASC, also known as long-haul COVID, is a potential health concern employers must review as we return to the office in the coming months.

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No pandemic can stop an underwriter from getting the job done. We celebrate many in the insurance industry this year as we continue to push through such a difficult time, all while aiming for success.

Telemedicine Medical Malpractice Risks Are Real. Follow These Risk Management Tips to Avoid Issues

Telemedicine use surged as the pandemic forced more employees to work from home. Though in-person doctor visits have resumed, it’s likely that telemedicine will remain a prominent part of medical treatment. Its increased use presents a challenging slew of risks.

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Supply Chains Are Going Digital. Is Your Cyber Risk Management Program Up to the Challenge?

As supply chains continue to lean into a digitized marketplace, it is imperative that risk managers view every potential threat that could manifest into a true cyber catastrophe.

5 Steps Insurance Must Take to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Its Post-Pandemic Risk Strategy

Insurers have always had access to mountains of data but are now being asked to process it at unprecedented speeds that most simply cannot meet. Enter AI.

Russia’s Cyber Threat Was Incomprehensibly Underestimated. How You Can Use Technology to Not Get Caught Flat-Footed Again

Preventing cyber attacks from interfering with the 2020 election was a triumph, but it’s not time for a cyber security victory lap quite yet.

Reaching Through the Screen: Telehealth and Patient Engagement

While it existed before the pandemic, telehealth has increased in popularity since COVID-19’s onset. And for good reason.

The Person Behind the Claim: How Chick-fil-A’s Team Found the Workers’ Comp Recipe for Success

It’s easy to forget the positive impacts that claim professionals can have on a life.

Kids’ Chance Is an Amazing Way for Workers’ Comp to Give Back. Take It from NCCI’s Mark Mileusnic

For Mark Mileusnic, partnering with a charity that supports the children of injured workers is a natural extension of the workers’ comp mission.

COVID-BI Coverage Is Coming Down to Policy Language. How Courts Are Scrutinizing Every Word

As we approach the one-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the debate over COVID-induced business interruption coverage remains. 

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The Quest for Diversity & Inclusion Isn’t New. Why Can’t Insurance Get It Right?

Most things that are being done to solve the D&I issue can be equated to chiropractic manipulations. It makes you feel good for a while, but the underlying condition still exists.

The Year of Leaning into the Positive: 5 Absence Management Trends of 2021

Not all policy changes brought by COVID-19 have been negative. Here are some absence and disability trends we’ll continue to see in 2021.

Remote Loss Adjusting Vs. Boots on the Ground: Why Both Are Crucial for Top-Notch Claims Performance

Claims professionals are no stranger to catastrophe and disruption. It’s imperative that the claims process continues to expand its risk strategies in spite of hurdles, starting with fostering relationships and utilizing technology.

The Need for a New Telemedicine Insurance Product Is Here. So Where’s the Product?

Telehealth is likely to remain a main avenue for receiving health consultations. It is also likely to experience hiccups along the way. Insurers need to accept both realities. 

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Short Selling, GameStop and What Risk Management Has to Say About It All

As the GameStop stock scandal continues to make news, risk managers are forced to change their approach to alleviate future damage.

3 Ways to Address Cyber Risk and the Pandemic: What You Must Do to Keep an Eye on This Expanding Risk

Identification, education and knowledge will help everyone across the organization — from the top down — create a safer cyber security culture.

4 Reasons Why the Opioid Crisis Still Needs Our Attention

The opioid misuse crisis continues to negatively impact the lives of patients while costing our health care system billions of dollars. This is why it still deserves our focus.

If COVID-19 Didn’t Teach You These Resiliency Lessons, You Better Start Learning Them

Individuals and organizations should prepare for a different world following the disastrous pandemic.

Your Organization Risks Massive Knowledge Loss Should a Senior Employee Fall Sick. What Are You Doing to Prepare?

Beginning the year with a fresh look at day-to-day risks, what steps might you take to create a plan co-workers can access in your absence — and let the right people know how to find it?

What Do You Mean You Haven’t Reviewed Your Cyber Security Protocols During COVID-19?

Cyber security breaches have emerged as a top risk for businesses and companies alike. Insurance policies can provide a wide range of coverage for these types of losses.