Workers' Comp

Workforce Instability Now a Primary Safety Risk, Industry Listening Tour Finds

The American Society of Safety Professionals identified five themes reshaping workplace safety, including skills gap as a result of demographic shifts.

Drivers Report Worsening Road Conditions as Distraction, Aggression and Recklessness Climb

Slow Hiring Amid Resilient GDP Creates Mixed Signals for Workers’ Compensation in 2026

Workers’ Comp Reserve Releases Top $5 Billion Again but Carry Less Weight in Banner Year

Heat Exposure, Workplace Violence and Systemic Reforms Emerge as Key Workers’ Comp Legislative Trends

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The latest court decisions involving risk management and the insurance industry.

From OSHA to COVID-19: 50 Years of Workplace Safety Innovation

From gathering injury statistics to wearable technologies, here’s how workplace safety has evolved in the last half-century.

National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference Update 2020: Connection in Uncertain Times

There’s never been a greater need for the workers’ comp industry to come together and share its strength. Find out more about our conference plans for 2020.

COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Illness We Need to Fear When Employees Return to the Workplace

Coronavirus isn’t the only illness employers need to fear when they return to the office. Stagnant plumbing systems make Legionnaires’ Disease a top concern.

4 Ways PTSD Can Make Workplace Injuries Tougher to Treat

Return-to-work delays, physical pain and treatment non-adherence are all in play when an injured worker has PTSD.

Telemedicine’s Fine, But What Happens When Injured Workers Don’t Have Access During a Pandemic?

As hospitals focus on fighting COVID-19, many other types of care and procedures have been suspended. How will that affect workers’ comp?

7 Mental Health Myths — and Why They Matter in Workers’ Comp

Mental health components to a claim may send adjusters spiraling. Debunking these myths will help them better care for injured workers and cut back on claims costs.

Plummeting Premiums and Boatloads of Uncertainty: COVID-19 Will Hit Workers’ Comp as Hard as Any Line

Workers’ comp entered 2020 from a position of strength, but the pandemic and an economic downturn present challenge.

Riding the Gray Wave: How Ergonomics Can Help You Master Workplace Safety for Older Workers

Older workers may be more vulnerable, but their experience is indispensable, which is why it’s important to protect them with ergonomics.

Is Workers’ Comp Ready for Medical and Technological Evolution? It Better Be

New technologies and medical innovations are coming. Is workers’ comp ready?

Ergonomics: How Employers Can Make It a Way of Life in the Workplace

Teaching employees proper body mechanics can help prevent injuries and reduce musculoskeletal risk.

4 Causes of Zoom Fatigue and How To Address Them

As we shift to working remotely, Zoom fatigue and other conditions illustrate the toll tech takes on our bodies.

5 Tips for Helping Employees Manage Their Mental Health During COVID-19

This year’s Mental Health Month is like no other. The coronavirus pandemic, the stay-at-home directives and the economic downturn has had an impact on everyone’s mental health.

How Should Workers’ Comp Approach Pain Management During COVID-19?

COVID-19 may be making it difficult for chronic pain patients to access care. Here’s what workers’ comp can do to help.

Longer Claims, Falling Premiums: NCCI Details How COVID-19 Could Affect Workers’ Comp

A recent report looks at how the economic effects of COVID-19 are hitting workers’ compensation.

COVID-19 Is Exacerbating Employee Burnout. Here’s What Employers Can Do

A recent report found that one-fourth of U.S. employees are feeling burnout due to the novel coronavirus.

For This Workers’ Comp Power Broker, It’s All About Education

Pritchard and Jerden’s Steve Heinen has dedicated his career to learning about and improving the workers’ comp industry.

Workplace Ergonomics and Sports Medicine: Why They’re a Perfect Fit

The bridge between between a high-performance workforce and a peak-safety workplace might be wider than meets the eye.

Can the Auto Casualty Claims Process Assist Workers’ Compensation?

Can advancements in artificial intelligence that are being implemented in the auto insurance realm find traction in workers’ compensation?

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NCCI Study Examines Losses Over $1 Million in Workers’ Comp. Here Are the Main Takeaways

A recent NCCI examined how frequently claims exceeding $1 million occurred over the last 15 years.