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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COVID-19’s Impact Is a Moving Target; Time for Workers’ Comp to Perfect Its Aim

Always put the injured worker first and treat the whole person. That’s a best practice regardless of the state of the world.

COVID-19 Forced Claims Adjusters to Work from Home. Here’s How It Turned Out

The COVID-19 crisis forced the workers’ compensation industry’s hand. Although many adjusters wanted to work from home, they weren’t given the opportunity. Now they’re getting their chance.

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.

Tech Is Advancing the Biopsychosocial Care Movement. Is Your Workers’ Comp Program Ready?

New technologies promise better treatment plans and faster recovery, but do carriers and brokers think they’re worth the money?

Opinion | As Baby Boomers Leave Workers’ Comp, Knowledge Transfer Has to Happen Immediately

The youngest baby boomers will retire in 2030. Workers’ comp needs to start preparing for their knowledge transfer now.

3 Ways to Make Sure Your Ergonomic Projects Stay on Track

Humans are creatures of habit, which is why improper implementation of ergonomics could cause emotional and physical tension in the workplace.

Workers’ Comps Claims Adjusters Get the Chance to Telecommute. Now Can They Make It Succeed?

Staying connected to co-workers and injured workers is paramount for claims adjusters. They can remain connected, working from home, but may need support from their organizations to do so effectively.

Have You Considered COVID-19’s Workers’ Comp Implications for Frontline Workers?

Workers in important industries who find themselves still in the workplace as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on are in a bind, and so are their employers.

Lessons from an Elite Eight Basketball Coach in Workplace Mental Resiliency

Former collegiate basketball coach Pam Borton is helping employers fight burnout by teaching them to take an injury prevention approach to mental health.

How the Remote and Gig Employment Landscape Is Changing the Future of Workers’ Comp

A panel at the virtual Future of Risk conference discussed how the workers’ comp industry is likely to change in the future.

First Responders Want COVID-19 to Be Covered Under Workers’ Comp. Will Governments Comply?

The nation’s largest police union is calling for COVID-19 presumptions for first responders.

Exoskeletons and Workers’ Comp: How the Insurance Industry Can Lead the Way

Occupational exoskeletons present a transformational opportunity for the insurance industry to catalyze workplace safety and drive down workers’ comp costs.

COVID-19 and Injured Workers: Telehealth Provides Digital Access to Recovery

As COVID-19 forces business closures, telemedicine programs are stepping up to keep injured worker care on track.

Starbucks Brews New Mental Health Benefits for Employees. Here’s Why Your Company Should, Too

The coffee giant Starbucks will roll out expanded mental health offerings for its employees on April 6.

5 Ways Ergonomics Can Help Improve Coronavirus Telecommuting

In the wake of COVID-19, work-from-home is a new reality that has hit corporate America and beyond. Here are five strategies to ensure proper ergonomics.