workers’ compensation News
WC InsurTech Omaha National Group Raises $45M; Business Model Transition Underway
The InsurTech Omaha National Group, a provider of workers compensation insurance and payroll services, is transitioning to being a direct insurance writer in the space. A new $45 million venture cash ...
Buckle Up for Interesting Times: Not a ‘Standard’ Hard Market
Interesting. Fluctuating. Moderating. Fun. Those are the words that Patrick M. Gallagher, the chief executive officer of Gallagher Global Brokerage for the Americas, used to respond to a question ...
OSHA in the Spotlight With Biden’s Vaccine Plan
President Joe Biden's sweeping new vaccine requirements have Republican governors threatening lawsuits. His unapologetic response: "Have at it." The administration is gearing up for another major ...
Average U.S. Commercial Insurance Price Hikes Continue to Trickle Downward: Willis Towers Watson
While aggregate U.S. commercial insurance price hikes continue to moderate, most lines are still producing robust price increases, according to Willis Towers Watson. Excess/umbrella produces ...
Judge Will Approve Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Plan Shielding Owners From Opioid Lawsuit Liability
A U.S. judge said on Wednesday he would approve OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP's bankruptcy reorganization plan, clearing a path to resolve thousands of opioid lawsuits and shielding the company's ...
Urbint Raises $60M to Scale Up Incident Prevention Software Tech
Urbint, a software startup that can benefit insurers and risk managers, raised a $60 million venture capital round that will help the company scale its technology and develop new products. Energize ...
OSHA Urges Employers to Make Fully Vaccinated Workers Wear Masks
The U.S. agency that regulates workplace safety issued guidance on Friday urging employers to require many fully vaccinated workers to wear masks to protect unvaccinated colleagues and customers, ...
COVID-19 Did Not Delay Workers Comp Med Treatments But Some Care Avoided: WCRI Study
COVID-19 did not delay medical treatment for workers' compensation claimants, but did decrease the amount of emergency care and other services provided to injured workers, a study released Thursday ...