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By Sherri Hickey |
January 13, 2012
Opioid misuse and abuse is a huge problem in the workers’ compensation field, contributing to an increase in deaths and medical costs. Meant to be prescribed after major surgeries or major trauma, these drugs are intended for short-term use or end-of-life cancer pain. “Short-term” is meant to signify a span...
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By Stephen J. Klingel |
July 27, 2011
As any casual observer of the news knows, the incidence of obesity in the U.S. is growing dramatically. And intuitively, the implications of this trend for workers’ compensation are disturbing.
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By Ron Berman |
July 11, 2011
Avoid the mistakes that many insurance professionals make that can negatively impact the outcome of dog bite cases.
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By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com |
February 7, 2011
A number of deaths that occurred in Louisiana, Florida and Virginia were not likely due to the presence of Chinese drywall in homes, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) review.
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By Jon Urbanek |
February 3, 2011
The worst economic downturn since the great depression, the uncertainty of health care reform, and the ever-rising cost of care have converged to create a difficult selling landscape for group health. There are emerging opportunities, however, that can help ease the strain.
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By Phil Gusman, PropertyCasualty360.com |
February 1, 2011
A number of deaths that occurred in Louisiana, Florida and Virginia were not likely due to the presence of Chinese drywall in homes, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention review.
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By Harry Shuford and Tanya Restrepo |
January 17, 2011
Obesity is growing globally, with America leading the way. In the United States, the incidence of obesity is the highest of all reporting countries and the trend continues unabated.
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By Marguerite Swallow, PropertyCasualty360.com |
December 1, 2010
The average cost per claim for dog bites has risen nearly 30 percent since 2003.
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By Marguerite Swallow, PropertyCasualty360.com |
November 19, 2010
According to the most recent data from the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), the average cost per claim for dog bites has risen significantly in the last few years.
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By Mary Anne Medina |
May 17, 2010
There is still considerable media buzz surrounding Chinese drywall. For many homeowners, the nightmare is far from over. Why are the culpable manufacturers not answering U.S. courts?
