Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new edition of NCCI’s Quarterly Economics Briefing, which examines the current state of the economy and the implications for workers’ comp insurance. Key highlights from this edition included a continued exploration of critical issues impacting the US labor market, with this edition focusing on the impact… [Read more]
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CompLinks: 2/3/23
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Experts Urge Better Access to Opioid Rescue Drugs to Save Lives in Georgia Insurance Journal ‘Apprentices are safer,’ study of workers’ comp claims finds Safety + Health Magazine Workers Comp Requirement Trap – Maximum Conundrum J&L Risk… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Merging & Making!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features more M&A news with the announcement from software solution providers Insurium (CHSI Technologies Corp) and Spear Technologies that the organizations will be merging into a single company offering a full suite of integrated insurance tech solutions specifically for Property & Casualty insurance organizations. The combined organization, to be known as… [Read more]
CompLinks: 2/2/23
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Florida Approves New WC Rule: Carriers Must Verify Subcontractor Employees Insurance Journal 2022: The Top 10 California Workers’ Comp Developments Workers’ Comp Zone Effective Communication Skills in Work Comp ReduceYourWorkersComp Editor’s Note: These links lead to outside… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Acquisition Action!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features some M&A news, with the announcement from Paradigm that it has acquired health care decision-support company Welvie. Paradigm noted that it works closely with individuals and families throughout the care management and recovery process, and that it expects Welvie’s platform will be valuable in helping its clinicians deliver information to… [Read more]
CompLinks: 2/1/23
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Kids’ Chance New Initiative: Helping Even More Kids Impacted by WC Injuries Achieve a Brighter Future Risk & Insurance Report on Mass Shootings Urges Workplace Violence Prevention Plans Insurance Journal 3 Quick Fixes to Stop Out of… [Read more]
A New Leader Speaks!
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! Leaders Speak 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… [Read more]
CompLinks: 1/31/23
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. The Top 3 Workers’ Compensation Trends of 2023 Carrier Chronicles The aging workforce’s effect on electrical safety Safety + Health Magazine 5 Medicare Secondary Payer Stories from 2022 and What They Can Teach Us Risk & Insurance… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Compiling Complications!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features the release of a new report from WCRI that found 7% of workers with COVID-19 claims received treatment for long COVID after the acute period of the infection. WCRI noted that while long COVID prevalence was the highest among workers who were hospitalized during an acute stage of disease, some… [Read more]
WorkCompRecap: Imagination & Transformation!
Today’s issue of WorkCompRecap features Sedgwick’s release of its “Imagine 23” report of major industry trends and issues that employers, brokers, carriers, risk managers, human resources professionals and product safety experts should be aware of throughout the coming year. For Imagine 23, Sedgwick’s experts and thought leaders focused on 23 essential trends to watch in… [Read more]