workers’ compensation News
New CEO at Comp Carrier Pinnacol Set to Deal with Workforce Changes
John O'Donnell picked an interesting time to change jobs. The way the world works is radically changing, and just as the pandemic—apparently—wanes, he's taking the helm of a large workers ...
Goodbye Google, Hello Insurance: Problem Solver Works on AI Platform for Claims Adjusters
Tom Vykruta, chief executive officer and co-founder at InsurTech EvolutionIQ, is no stranger to solving hard problems. Problem solver was essentially the job description for the relative newcomer to ...
Supreme Court Asked to Resolve Federal Drug Law vs. State Medical Marijuana Laws Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to address whether federal drug law that criminalizes possession of marijuana invalidates state orders requiring employers and their workers compensation ...
How Wearable Tech Can Drive Down Workers Comp Claims
As we begin a new year, there's a new way to think about workers comp insurance—a way that goes beyond providing a transfer of risk to utilizing connected technology that helps to prevent risk. ...
W.R. Berkley Optimistic Yet Cautious About Workers Compensation
W.R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial lines property/casualty insurance company, indicated in its Q4 and full year 2021 earnings call that while it is optimistic about 2022, it is exercising caution ...
Does Workers Comp System Do Harm? Employers Seek Ways to Curb Lawsuits
Employers may be warming up to the idea that fighting some workers compensation claims and medical treatments can be counterproductive, and new emphasis should be placed on keeping injured workers ...
Judge Overturns $4.5B Settlement Protecting Sackler Family From Opioid Lawsuits
A federal judge overturned a roughly $4.5 billion settlement that legally shielded members of the Sackler family who stand accused of helping fuel the U.S. opioid epidemic, a decision that threatened ...
Appeals Court Revives COVID-19 Healthcare Worker Mandate in 26 U.S. States
A federal appeals court on Wednesday revived in 26 U.S. states a COVID-19 mandate issued by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of healthcare workers to get vaccinated if they ...