Content from Denise Johnson
Denise Johnson is a freelance journalist based in Arizona. She is also the former editor of Claims Journal. Reach her at denisehjohnson@yahoo.com.
National Hurricane Center Focuses on Improving Long Term Forecasts
Advancements in weather prediction tools have allowed the National Hurricane Center (NHC) to introduce two new products, a storm surge flood prediction map and a five day tropical weather graphical ...
Google Glass: An Insurer’s Secret Weapon?
In just a few years, adjusters may no longer be saddled with multiple devices for appraising damage, according to a recent industry white paper. Instead, one device alone will serve as a camera, tape ...
Carriers Strive to Improve Claims Technology
Insurers continue to focus on improving claims technology, according to Karlyn Carnahan, research director at Celent. The main area of improvement is the replacement of aging claims administration ...
Emerging Global D&O Claims Trends
Directors and officers claims are increasing here and in other parts of the globe, according to insurance industry experts. Claims centered on merger acquisition, healthcare service vendor operations ...
What Causes Wildfires? People, Brush and More
Spring's not even over and already wildfires have raged in California, New Mexico and Oregon this year. A bulletin issued by the National Interagency Fire Center forecasts above normal fire potential ...
The ACA’s Anticipated Effect on P/C and Workers Comp Lines
Although parts of the Affordable Care Act have been in place since 2010, key reforms began on January 1, 2014. According to industry experts, the ACA won't affect the medical bill payment process; ...
WCRI Studies Link Fee Schedules to Lower Payments
States that do not have a fee schedule in place are likely to pay more for workers compensation-related medical services, according to two Workers Compensation Research Institute studies that ...
How to Avoid Potentially Violent Situations During Claims Investigations
Working in unfamiliar locations on stressful losses, usually alone, adjusters in the field can be at a disadvantage when it comes to knowing if a situation with a policyholder or claimant could turn ...