Workers' Comp

For Robert Norris, CIO at Pinnacol Assurance, being involved in strategic business decisions is more than a component of his role as the company's IT leader -- it's also part of his job title.

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.

With the nation's legislative landscape dominated by health care reform and relatively stable workers' compensation rates in 2010, workers' compensation fell off the radar screen.

TransCare Corp., a medical transportation company serving the mid-Atlantic, has seen dramatic improvements in workers' compensation claims closures since implementing an intake/triage program in July 2010.

TransCare Corp., a medical transportation company serving the mid-Atlantic, has seen dramatic improvements in workers' compensation claims closures since implementing an intake/triage program in July 2010.

A majority of industry leaders at the Property/Casualty Insurance Joint Industry Forum said they expect an improvement in personal auto and homeowners insurance profits this year, but many more — such as The Hartford's Liam E. McGee, left, — believe improvements are not coming in workers’ compensation or commercial lines....