Editor's Forum

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new edition of NCCI’s Quarterly Economics Briefing, which examines the state of the COVID-19 recession going into 2021, and what changes are likely remain in a new, post-COVID economy. The Q4 2020 installment’s first report found that the economy recovered employment in every month from April-November… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Mobile Technology Is on Workers’ Comp Experts’ Minds Risk & Insurance How many workers are covered by COVID presumptions? PC 360 Workers Comp Claims Adjusting ASAP – It’s Over in 48 Hours J&L Risk Management Blog Editor’s Note: These… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features WCRI’s recent release of a new study that examines how the massive slowdown in economic activity early in the COVID-19 pandemic affected the workers’ compensation system, and the extent to which COVID-19 claims have arisen in the system. Key findings included that compared with Q1 2019, all states saw decreases… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. What Is ‘Super Nurse Syndrome’ and Why Ergonomics Should Focus on Fatigued Health Care Workers Risk & Insurance Delivery Company Offers Gig Workers $25 to Get COVID Vaccine Insurance Journal More than half of COVID-19 health care workers at risk… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the announcement from new organization The Transitions, which aims to spark planning in the workers’ compensation industry as it stares down a major existential threat in the form of a generational change in talent. The founding members of The Transitions are a multi-generational, purpose-driven group of industry veterans and emerging… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. COVID’s impact on workers’ comp Managed Care Matters Hospital Workers Are Protecting Us; How Ergonomics Can Help Protect Them Risk & Insurance Three MSP Predictions for 2021 Tower MSA Blog Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside news sources. We… [Read more]

In today’s issue of WorkCompRecap we announce a new leader, and the publishing of their new post in WorkCompWire’s exclusive “Leaders Speak” section, which features leaders from the Workers’ Compensation Industry, and focuses on issues that are timely, relevant, and thought provoking. Are you ready?? Find out who our new featured leader is right now… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features a new Guest Post from Ray Wise, Senior Vice President and Chief Sales Officer at EMPLOYERS on important topics that agents should be discussing with policyholders, how to assess their current business situations and needs, and advise them on the right coverage for the year ahead. Ray notes that most… [Read more]

CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Haven Healthcare’s demise – lessons for workers comp Managed Care Matters If JP Morgan, Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway Can’t Reform Health Care, Who Can? Risk & Insurance Workers Comp COVID-19 Vaccination Claims – Adjusters Confused J&L Risk Management Blog Editor’s… [Read more]

Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features NCCI’s announcement of its new roundtable discussion webinar called “COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: Data and Insights”. In the webinar attendees will get a first look at 2020 workers’ comp financial results and hear expert perspectives on what’s ahead for 2021, including key findings from NCCI’s Quarterly Economics Briefing and it’s… [Read more]