The Power Of User Experience: How To Simplify The Claims Decision-Making Process

The claims decision-making process can be very complex, considering all of the different information available to adjusters for each and every claim. Adding technology into the claims workflow can help improve adjusters’ experiences and give them the right information at the right time to simplify the process.
May 24, 2019 Education & Training

The Art And Science Of Taking Recorded Statements

When handling claims, a critical piece of the early investigation often involves obtaining a claimant’s recorded statement. If completed quickly and thoroughly, a statement can be a pivotal tool for assessing the validity of a claim and steering it toward early resolution.
May 20, 2019 Education & Training

Factoring In The AOB Equation: The Latest Litigation Trend

One of the biggest challenges facing homeowners’ insurance companies in Florida during the past decade has been the rise of assignment-of-benefits claims.
May 16, 2019 Education & Training Litigation Property Florida

Objects In Motion: Defending The Tractor-Trailer Versus Passenger Vehicle Rear-End Collision

Sir Isaac Newton knew a thing or two about what happens to an object in motion. One of his observations: “Change in velocity depends on the mass of the object.” If only physics was included on a driver’s licensing exam.
May 15, 2019 Auto Education & Training Liability

Excellence Is Obsolete: Redefining The Standard For Success

“Something deep in the human heart breaks at the thought of a life of mediocrity.” ― C. S. Lewis
May 14, 2019 Education & Training

Making The Case For Private Mediation Sessions

Joint mediation sessions are increasingly rare. Possible reasons for this trend include the parties’ impatience, fear of conflict that cements a tone, polarizing presentations, and the idea that listening could signal weakness.
May 14, 2019 Education & Training Litigation

Tales From A Truck Driver: Lack Of Human Touch Will Kill Workers’ Comp

We live in the age of technology. Robotics and automation are all the rage, and industries everywhere, including workers’ compensation, are looking to increase efficiencies and “improve process.”
May 10, 2019 Education & Training Workers' Compensation

How To Be More Productive By Scheduling Fun First

Most everyone will agree that having a vacation on the horizon is exciting. Yet 55% of Americans don’t take their all their vacation time. Americans have been conditioned to believe that fun and leisure time are less important than getting ahead and climbing the corporate ladder.
May 10, 2019 Education & Training

Key Difference Between Leaders And Managers

About 35 years ago in a political science class, Dr. Campbell stated, with tongue planted firmly in cheek, that “plagiarism is copying from one source, research is copying from more than one source.”
May 10, 2019 Education & Training

Replacing The Irreplaceable: Steps For Claims Professionals When Fine Art, Historical Architecture Is Damaged

When assessing any insurance claim, the first thing a claims professional should do is look at the value of the various items in question. But when some of those items are priceless, the process becomes more complicated.
May 9, 2019 Education & Training Washington

Six Science-Backed Techniques To Help You Make Hard Decisions

The typical adult makes 35,000 decisions each day. If you do the math (and account for seven hours of sleep), that’s about 2,000 decisions every hour — or one choice every two seconds.
May 8, 2019 Education & Training

How (Properly) Wasting Time At Work Increases Productivity

If you’ve ever watched a professional tennis match, you know how much stamina the sport requires. From thigh slaps to squats to light jumps, players will do just about anything to maintain their high energy and laser-focus.
May 7, 2019 Education & Training

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Takes Minority Stake in Canopius

Canopius AG announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance (SFMI). Under the terms of the transaction, SFMI will become a significant minority investor in Canopius.
May 3, 2019 Education & Training Marine Property

Farmers To Use Virtual Communication Training Program For Claims Reps

Farmers Insurance has announced a partnership with Talespin, a company that provides virtual reality and augmented reality products for businesses, to develop a VR training curriculum that focuses on simulating workplace conversations to help employees practice key interpersonal skills.
May 2, 2019 Education & Training Technology

Workers’ Comp And The Talent Gap: Let’s Get To Work

Ever try to talk to a 14-year-old about workers’ comp? I’ve tried with my son. I typically get a blank stare for a second before I lose him to Instagram.
April 29, 2019 Education & Training Workers' Compensation
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