Workers' Comp

Best Practices

Paid Family Leave claims processing tips

Joy Maas | May 25, 2018

New York State’s new paid family leave law may trigger more PFL claims nationwide.

News

P&C industry combined ratio for Q1 2018 lowest in past 5 years

Denny Jacob | May 24, 2018

The latest report from A.M. Best shows improvement despite 2017's catastrophe losses.

News

California employers: Proof of employment status is all yours

Hannah E. Smith, JD | May 22, 2018

In a decision with significant impact on the 'gig economy,' the California Supreme Court recently ruled on who has to prove that a worker is an independent contractor.

News

Who's using what in P&C insurance: May 21, 2018

PC360 Staff | May 21, 2018

Property & casualty insurance partnership and tech news from Intact Financial Corp., HSB, Zeguro, Guidewire, and more.

Market Insights

2017: A bad year for commercial lines, says Fitch Ratings report

Rosalie Donlon | May 21, 2018

Some segments within commercial lines showed a profit in 2017, but other segments continue to face significant challenges.

Commentary

How can tech best help small business insurance brokers?

Adam Sills | May 21, 2018

Breaking down and rebuilding insurance processes can be painstaking, but there’s still a lot more work to do.

Expert Opinion

Insurance industry impact: New laws on the horizon

David A. Sampson | May 18, 2018

The 2018 election cycle means debate about insurance issues in state legislatures, and uncertain outcomes at the federal level.

News

Insurers pull back from municipal-bond market as tax rates fall

Katherine Chiglinsky, Romy Varghese and Brian Louis | May 17, 2018

Progressive, Travelers Cos. and Chubb have collectively decreased their holdings of municipal bonds by $2.37 billion.

News

Train today's young workers to thrive for tomorrow's job market

Denny Jacob | May 17, 2018

As youth workers enter the workforce for the first time, employers must consider that for many this may be their first job.

News

Cybersecurity, InsurTech regulation poised to define 2018

Denny Jacob | May 17, 2018

Regulation is often cited as the most significant hurdle to innovation in the insurance industry.

Slideshow

Examining the most common — and costly — cause of construction injury claims

Danielle Ling | May 17, 2018

Researchers at Nationwide examine the most common and costly cause of workers' compensation claims, and offer tips to prevent these incidents.

Analysis

Medicare tips for auto insurance agents

Quincy Enoch | May 16, 2018

Insurance professionals who manage bodily injury claims stemming from auto accidents need to know their way around Medicare organizations.

The next wave of workplace safety and claims mitigation

Emil Metropoulos | May 15, 2018

The advent of connected devices and the Internet of Things is opening exciting new doors in the insurance industry.

News

Piece by piece: The state of affairs in the construction industry

Denny Jacob | May 14, 2018

The industry hasn't changed too much, but the biggest challenge is finding skilled labor due to a number of factors.

News

House Committee on Education & the Workforce discusses opioids and federal employees

Denny Jacob | May 09, 2018

The opioid crisis that currently exists in the U.S. has been fermenting since the 1990s.

News

The state of the P&C industry's social media presence

Denny Jacob | May 03, 2018

Are social media content programs effective? What content actually drives engagement from their followers? These are questions companies must ask themselves from time to time.

News

Top 10 best cities to start a business in 2018

Denny Jacob | April 30, 2018

For businesses willing to be headquartered outside the 'mainstream cities,' there are a number of up-and-coming cities worth exploring.

News

Texas attorney sentenced to prison for role in $26M workers' comp fraud

Steven A. Meyerowitz | April 27, 2018

Tshombe Anderson has been convicted of stealing patient information from over 200 injured federal workers and then using the information to fraudulently bill the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Worker’s Compensation Program.

Expert Opinion

Shooting frauds: A workers’ comp risk for insurers

Dennis Jay | April 25, 2018

Some employees are willing to endure serious pain to collect undeserved workers’ compensation payments.

News

Goldman Sachs says insurers' investment risk appetite cooling on U.S. fears

Julie Edde | April 24, 2018

Goldman Sachs’s asset-management unit, which oversees $250 billion for insurers, said an economic slowdown in the U.S. is the biggest investment risk for the industry for the first time since the financial crisis.

News

Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Commission replaces IVR with live receptionists

Rosalie Donlon | March 06, 2018

Hello, this is Becky. How may I direct your call?

Marijuana and insurance policy disputes

Hannah Smith | February 28, 2018

The lack of uniform cannabis laws creates some coverage confusion for insurers.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Feb. 28, 2018

Denny Jacob | February 28, 2018

News from Ryan Specialty Group LLC, J.S. Held, RIMS and more.

News

Maine employers to see lower workers' comp rates

Rosalie L. Donlon | February 26, 2018

An emphasis on workplace safety is paying off in the form of lower workers' comp rates for Maine employers.

News

Massachusetts top court limits definition of ‘regular compensation’ in workers’ comp case

Steven A. Meyerowitz | February 22, 2018

The definition of "regular compensation" in many states determines when an injured employee can collect workers' comp benefits and may have an effect on how much the employee collects.

Expert Opinion

Here's how one incumbent insurer became an InsurTech startup

Phil Kalin | February 22, 2018

Together, insurance startups and incumbents can learn from and complement each other in reinventing the industry.

Commentary

Here's how one incumbent insurer became an InsurTech startup

Phil Kalin | February 22, 2018

Together, insurance startups and incumbents can learn from and complement each other.

News

Massachusetts top court limits definition of ‘regular compensation’ in workers’ comp case

Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq. | February 22, 2018

The definition of 'regular compensation' in many states determines when an injured employee can collect workers' comp benefits.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Feb. 21, 2018

Denny Jacob | February 21, 2018

News from Kemper Corporation, Coalition, HackerOne and more.

News

Arizona names InsurTech veteran interim director of insurance

Allison Bell | February 21, 2018

For at least a short period of time, Arizona will have a top insurance regulator who has developed an insurance product comparison tool, a private exchange system and other tools for life and health insurance agents.

News

Lawyer made her settle workers’ comp claim, client asserts

Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal | February 15, 2018

Be careful what you say under oath, especially if you decide to appeal a judge's decision.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Feb. 14, 2018

Denny Jacob | February 14, 2018

News from Sapiens International Corporation, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC, the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation and more.

News

OSHA's asbestos regulations and litigation: What insurers should know

Peter Dinunzio, Jeffrey Fegan | February 14, 2018

Failure to comply with OSHA regulations on construction projects involving asbestos increases the risks for all involved.

Market Insights

Pro athletes get tackled by insurance cons

Dennis Jay | February 13, 2018

From fake workers comp claims to phony property losses, these players tried to game the system.

News

10 more issues impacting workers' compensation in 2018

Kimberly George and Mark Walls | February 09, 2018

Marijuana legalization and immigration reform are just two of the hot-button issues that could affect workers' compensation specialists this year.

News

5 reasons to consider an injury-prevention and treatment program

Nicole Chaudet | February 08, 2018

A few simple changes to the workplace and processes can lead to substantial workers' comp cost savings for employers.

Commentary

Celebrating Texas-sized pride over IICF’s Southeast Benefit Dinner

Enya He | February 08, 2018

Sixth annual event raised record amounts for local charities, showcasing efforts by the insurance industry to join forces for the greater good.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Feb. 7, 2018

Denny Jacob | February 07, 2018

Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, The Hartford, AmWINS Group Inc. and more.

News

Workers' comp vs. personal injury: Understanding the differences is essential

Mark R. Schmidt and George G. Rassias | February 06, 2018

An employee's workplace injury may fit into a number of claims categories. Here is an overview of the ways personal injury and workers' comp claims differ.

News

Curbing prescription drug compounding in workers’ compensation

Don Lipsy | February 06, 2018

The cost of unnecessary compounded prescription drugs is a significant driver of workers' comp costs, and states are taking action to address the problem.

Market Insights

Navigating this year's risk management challenges

Kathryn Tazic | February 01, 2018

Employers should know about these risk management and benefit trends to capitalize on opportunities in 2018.

News

PIA unveils 2018 policy and advocacy priorities

Jayleen R. Heft | February 01, 2018

In its policy and advocacy document, the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents outlines its 2018 priorities in six areas.

News

Workers' compensation renewal rates suffered through most of 2017

PC360 Staff | January 31, 2018

Four lines of insurance ended 2017 with slightly higher premium renewal rates.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Jan. 31, 2018

Denny Jacob | January 31, 2018

News from Beazley, Brownyard Group, Brightway Insurance and more.

News

Using medical marijuana to treat construction workplace injuries

Jake Morin | January 29, 2018

Medical marijuana may be a good alternative to opioids for some, but what are the pros and cons for the construction industry?

News

The 10 law firms most used by insurance and finance companies

Caroline Spiezio | January 26, 2018

While companies in the insurance and finance sectors continued to turn in-house to get legal work done, they certainly kept law firms busy as well.

News

10 workers' compensation trends to watch in 2018

Kimberly George and Mark Walls | January 25, 2018

Healthcare consolidation, new drug treatment guidelines and judicial challenges are a few of the issues impacting workers' compensation specialists.

News

Ex-California agent sentenced for stealing $100,000 in premiums, investment funds

Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq. | January 19, 2018

An investigation revealed that a former licensed insurance agent collected premium payments from several clients for workers' compensation and commercial general liability, but failed to place coverage with any carrier.

News

How to help employers address opioid addiction in the workplace

Jeff Guardalabene | January 18, 2018

Your clients may not know the best approach for supporting employees who are dealing with opioid addiction.

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: Jan. 17, 2018

Denny Jacob | January 17, 2018

News from Sapiens International Corporation, Relation Insurance Services, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America and more.