Workers' Comp

Compensation for Worker’s COVID Illness Barred by Exclusive Remedy Provision, Court Decides

A ConAgra employee, who contracted COVID-19 on the job and transmitted the virus to his wife, is suing the company for her death. 

The Trials and Triumphs of a Workplace Injury: A Workers’ Comp Professional’s Harrowing Journey Through the Workers’ Comp System

Here Are the 4 Workers’ Comp Trends Payers and Providers Should Keep on Their Radar

Workers’ Comp Power Broker Rose Ko Shares Insight on Data Analytics’ Impact in the Sector and the Latest Trends to Watch

Do Workers’ Comp Pros Need to Worry About Climate Change?

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Compensation for Worker’s COVID Illness Barred by Exclusive Remedy Provision, Court Decides

A ConAgra employee, who contracted COVID-19 on the job and transmitted the virus to his wife, is suing the company for her death. 

The Trials and Triumphs of a Workplace Injury: A Workers’ Comp Professional’s Harrowing Journey Through the Workers’ Comp System

In part one of this two-part series, Michelle Despres of One Call shares how she broke her leg while on the job and what happened as she entered the workers’ comp space as an injured worker for the first time.

Workers’ Comp Power Broker Rose Ko Shares Insight on Data Analytics’ Impact in the Sector and the Latest Trends to Watch

Power Broker Rose Ko shares her journey through the industry and the latest claims trends she’s seen in the workers’ compensation space. 

Do Workers’ Comp Pros Need to Worry About Climate Change?

Climate change poses immense safety risk to the workforce, says Jeff Rush of California JPIA. Employers must understand their exposures.

From the Carrier Side to the Broker Side, 2022 Workers’ Comp Power Broker Mike Lane Recounts His Career Path

2022 Workers’ Comp Power Broker shares how he went from the carrier side to the broker side and how he fits into his unique role at Reagan Companies.

Workers’ Comp Payments for Dispatcher’s Mental Injury Claim Disputed in Court

An emergency dispatcher suffering from PTSD seeks workers’ compensation for her mental injury but is denied.

2022 Workers’ Comp Power Broker Steve Love Shares Insurtech Insights and What Makes Brokering a Great Career

Steve Love, CEO of SolePro, shares his journey to a career in brokering and the origins of his Insurtech company.

Air Ambulance Used for Injured Workers Takes Insurer to Court Over Medical Bills

Travelers refused to pay air ambulance EagleMed’s fees after transporting injured workers to better equipped hospitals.

Vaccination Polarization: Employees Want Mandates, But Employers Must Consider Workers’ Comp and EPLI Risks

A new survey examines attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination policies in the workplace.

3 Critical Workers’ Comp Legislative Movements NCCI Is Watching

From single-payer health care to medical marijuana reimbursement these are the legislative trends payers should be watching.

Is CMS Pre-Approval Required for MSAs? No, But Workers’ Comp Pros Should Still Tread Carefully

Are non-CMS approved MSAs still an option for settling parties? Differing opinions can leave settling parties at best confused, and at worst, stalled.

How Is Workers’ Comp Insurance Fairing in 2022? NCCI’s State of the Line Report Dives In

NCCI presenters detailed the findings of the 2022 State of the Line report at its annual event, held in-person this year.

This Group of Workers Faces Frequent and Costly Injuries. Why Company Culture Is Key to Keeping Them Safe

A Traveler’s report found that 35% of workplace injuries occurred during a worker’s first year on the job.

Let’s Crush Racial, Cultural and Cognitive Barriers and Make Safety Training Work for Everyone

As employers scramble to keep their businesses staffed, safety trainings that speak to the needs of underserved workers could be a key part to avoiding turnover due to injuries.

Why These Novel Physical Therapy Strategies Are Getting Attention from Workers’ Comp

Newer and more innovative physical therapy approaches are making their way into the workers’ comp space.

How Student-on-Teacher Violence Is Creating Greater Workers’ Comp Exposures in Public Schools

With schools now re-opened, under-socialized children are acting out.

Bardavon Health’s Dorothy Riviere Dishes on Physical Therapy Trends in Workers’ Comp

At RIMS 2022, Dorothy Riviere, chief clinical officer of Bardavon Health, spoke about PT and pain management, and the need to better educate injured workers.

5 Workers’ Comp Risks to Monitor and Mitigate All Summer Long

When the season changes, so too do workers’ compensation risks.

Workers’ Comp Power Broker Patrick Tyler Shares Insight on Construction Industry Needs During a Pandemic

2022 Workers’ Comp Power Broker Patrick Tyler walks Risk & Insurance® through the highlights of his career.

Workers’ Comp Power Broker Ettie Schoor Shares Insight on Pandemic Risk, Mentorship and Comp Trends

2022 Workers’ Comp Power Broker Ettie Schoor shares her journey through the industry, from working at a large brokerage to starting her own business.