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Florida Returns To Daubert Standard For Admission Of Expert Testimony

The ink was barely dry on Florida Supreme Court’s 2018 decision in DeLisle v. Crane Co., 2018 WL 5075302 (Fla., Oct. 15, 2018). That decision declared Florida’s § 90.702 — which adopted the Daubert standard for the admission of expert testimony — unconstitutional and returned the state to the Frye standard which had been around since 1922.
October 4, 2019 Education & Training Subrogation

Plotting A Compliance Course: What To Consider When Determining Whether Or Not To Submit An MSA To CMS

For Workers Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSA), there is no requirement that they be submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for approval, although it is common for settling parties to do so. What are the benefits of not submitting a WCMSA to CMS, and when does it make sense to take that course of action?
October 3, 2019 Education & Training Workers' Compensation

New Jersey’s Dangerous “Entire Controversy Doctrine”

New Jersey common law employs an equitable doctrine known as the “Entire Controversy Doctrine” (ECD), which can be a trap for the unwary and used as a secret weapon to destroy subrogation claims.
October 1, 2019 Education & Training Property Subrogation New Jersey

Refuting Fake News: Confront Allegations Of Falsified Records Early To Defend The Record

Public distrust in institutions is an inescapable reality in today’s news. A 2018 New York Times article discussed this topic within the context of the medical profession and noted public trust in medical providers has decreased nearly 40 percent in the last 40 years.
September 30, 2019 Education & Training Litigation

Treat Each Claim As Unique; Look At Whole Picture

Stepping back to look at the whole picture when evaluating a claim and treating each case as unique is important for determining the best course of action, said legal experts in a presentation Monday at the Chicagoland Risk Forum at the Marriott Magnificent Mile in Chicago.
September 26, 2019 Education & Training Liability Workers' Compensation

Three Things Young Insurance Pros Want From Their Bosses

Young insurance professionals want their older managers to wrap their heads around a few concepts when it comes to working with young people: flexible work environments, mentoring and being open-minded.
September 20, 2019 Education & Training

Risk Management 2025: What Will The Industry Look Like In Just A Few Short Years

A talent shortage, diversity initiatives and the disconnect between education and practical skills are predicted to have a large impact on the industry.
September 20, 2019 Education & Training Risk Management

Six Named Storms At Once In Atlantic And Eastern Pacific Basins Ties Modern Record

Six named storms are currently active in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific basins, which appears to have tied a record number of combined storms at once in those two areas.
September 19, 2019 Education & Training

The Critical Piece Of Mapping Out The Claims Process

Insurance providers who are paying for consultants to help change claims processes may be missing a piece of the puzzle.
September 17, 2019 Education & Training Technology

AZ Insurance Regulator Warns Of Phishing Scam Targeting Insurance Professionals

Arizona’s Department of Insurance (AZDOI) has sent an email to all insurers operating in the state which warns them of an ongoing phishing scam.
September 16, 2019 Education & Training Arizona

Adjusters Beware The Potential Risks Of Illicit Drug Residue

As we continue to face a national opioid crisis, insurance adjusters need to keep their safety top of mind during the inspection of a drug-related claim.
September 12, 2019 Education & Training Property Risk Management

You Can’t Teach Claims Adjusters This Skill

As the chief claims officer for Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company, Erin Fischer hears one question all the time. “The Number 1 question I get is: Do you need to hire claims people who are technical experts?’” Fischer said Wednesday.
September 12, 2019 Education & Training

Ned Ryerson And The Future Of Insurance

We may be approaching a crisis-level talent gap. Why? Perhaps because so few young people have had a positive introduction to the industry.
September 6, 2019 Education & Training Weird

Even Monkeys Cannot Explain Why Companies Insist On Workers’ Compensation Waivers Of Subrogation Endorsements

Most state workers’ compensation laws, or cases construing them, allow the employer and its carrier to waive its right to subrogate against a third party that caused or contributed to an employee’s injury. The purpose of a subrogation waiver is not well understood and is a subject of some confusion in the marketplace.
August 30, 2019 Education & Training Subrogation Workers' Compensation

7 Insurance Giants Say Social Responsibility Is On Par With Shareholder Value

Joining dozens of CEOs of America’s biggest businesses, these insurance industry leaders acknowledged they are beholden to their communities more than their shareholders.
August 29, 2019 Education & Training Risk Management
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