Changing Third Party Administrators: An Introduction
As all of our primary casualty insurance programs are unbundled for claims and loss control, we regularly see insureds that want to make a change in their third ...
05/01/18
Falls: A Leading Cause of Workplace Accidents
Falls are one of the most critical workplace safety issues. Falls impact the health and well-being of employees and can result in serious disabling injuries. And ...
03/13/18
Ask the Liability Adjuster
Why is on-time reporting of liability claims important? The primary reasons for timely reporting are to protect the interest of the trucking company and driver ...
03/06/18
Strains in Your Workplace: What Really Can be Done About Them?
According to the BLS, 31 percent of lost-time workers’ compensation claims result from strain injuries—and these injuries required a median of 12 days away from ...
02/27/18
Managing Fatigue-Related Workplace Losses
Employees who report to work in an acute or chronically fatigued condition, or who become fatigued while on the job, may be at significantly higher risk of errors ...
02/12/18
Fracking, the Great American Oil and Gas Comeback and Its Effect on Risk Managers in the Energy Space
In recent years, the United States has dramatically changed the global oil and gas energy landscape. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration: ... ...
01/23/18
Telecommuting Employees and Workers' Compensation Considerations
Whether a formal or casual arrangement, telecommuting is becoming increasingly more common. Employees appreciate the convenience and flexibility while employers ...
01/09/18
Can Chronic Pain Patients Defeat Opioid Dependency? - Part Three: Helping Injured Workers Live Opioid Free While Managing Their Pain
In this PMA Executive Briefings series, we’re examining the challenge of managing chronic pain in injured workers. We began by exploring trends, treatment ...
01/08/18
What is a Teddy Award?
Each November, Risk & Insurance recognizes employers throughout the U.S. who achieve excellence in workers’ compensation with the Theodore Roosevelt Workers’ ...
11/06/17
Public Risk Magazine Article Features Results of the 2017 Public Entity Employee Safety & Loss Control Survey
Now more than ever, the best strategy for public entities to address workers' compensation costs is a holistic approach to prevent claims from occurring in the ...
10/10/17