The Institutes Knowledge Group Releases 2024 Skills Report Highlighting Key Trends in Risk Management and Insurance
The Institutes Knowledge Group’s 2024 Skills Report offers insights into the most in-demand skills and educational trends within the risk management and insurance sectors.
May 13, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Shifting Dynamics: Embracing Horizontal Relationships in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling
Transforming the relationship between claims adjusters and injured workers into a collaborative partnership can enhance fairness and efficiency in workers’ compensation claims.
May 13, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
NCAA Eyes $2.7 Billion Settlement in Antitrust Lawsuit to Revamp College Sports Economy
The NCAA may pay over $2.7 billion in a landmark settlement, reshaping financial dynamics with athletes and aiming to stabilize college sports.
May 6, 2024
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Risk Management
Progressive Insurance Plans Massive Hiring Drive in 2024
Progressive Insurance is set to recruit over 10,000 employees across the U.S. in 2024, expanding its workforce to support customer growth.
April 29, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Effective Strategies for Field Adjusters to Enhance Efficiency and Manage Workload
Experienced adjusters share invaluable insights on increasing efficiency during field inspections, essential for managing property claims effectively.
April 29, 2024
Auto
Education & Training
Property
Technology
Navigating Tense Relationships in Insurance: An Underwriter’s Struggle
Underwriters and agents clash over communication and work dynamics, as seen in a detailed Reddit thread.
April 26, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Underwriting
Adjusters Discuss Challenges with Mitigation Company Charges and Negotiations
Adjusters on a professional forum share experiences and strategies for handling escalating bills from mitigation companies and their refusal to negotiate.
April 19, 2024
Education & Training
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Florida
LIMRA Conference Highlights Evolution of Accelerated Underwriting in Life Insurance
Experts at the LIMRA 2024 Conference discuss the balance of speed and risk management in life insurance accelerated underwriting.
April 17, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Technology
Texas A&M Contemplates Revival of Historic Bonfire Tradition After 25 Years
Texas A&M University explores the return of the Aggie bonfire tradition, seeking input from victims’ families 25 years after a fatal accident halted the event.
April 9, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Texas
Surging Dog-Related Injury Claims Highlight the Need for Owner Education and Pet Training
Dog-related injury claims have surged to $1.12 billion in 2023, underscoring the importance of pet education and training to curb this rising trend.
April 9, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Liability
Property
California
Florida
Texas
MLB Players Association Calls for Investigation into Pitch Clock’s Role in Rising Pitcher Injuries
With an alarming spike in pitcher injuries, the MLBPA urges a study on the pitch clock’s impact, amidst debate over its influence on player health.
April 8, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Technology
Independent Adjusters Face Industry Shifts Amid Quality Concerns and Carrier Changes
The adjuster community on Reddit discusses the evolving landscape of independent adjusting, sharing personal experiences and perspectives on industry changes.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Department of Labor Hosts Benefits Outreach for Nuclear Workers in Portsmouth
An essential information session in Portsmouth, Ohio, will guide former and current nuclear workers through benefits under the Energy Employees Program.
April 5, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
NYACT Rolls Out Comprehensive 2024 Training Schedule to Combat Insurance Fraud and Vehicle Crime
NYACT partners with major agencies to equip insurance and law enforcement professionals with the latest in fraud-fighting techniques for 2024.
April 5, 2024
Auto
Education & Training
Fraud
Insurance Industry
New York
Adjuster Regrets Promotion to Claims Manager, Laments Corporate Challenges
A newly promoted claims manager vents frustrations with the role, sparking advice and shared experiences on navigating corporate challenges.
April 2, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Property
Workers' Compensation
Texas
