How Artificial Intelligence Enhances Clinical Pharmacists’ Role in Workers’ Comp Care
Clinical pharmacists are using AI to enhance drug therapy oversight, reduce risk, and improve recovery outcomes for injured workers in complex workers’ compensation claims.
June 2, 2025
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
CMS Expands Section 111 Reporting to Include Voluntary WCMSA Data for Workers’ Compensation Claims
Beginning April 4, 2025, CMS requires Responsible Reporting Entities to include available WCMSA data in Section 111 reports for workers’ compensation settlements involving Medicare beneficiaries.
June 2, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Early-Season Hurricanes: Where June Storms Typically Form and Why Activity Has Increased
Although June is typically a quiet start to Atlantic hurricane season, recent years show a rise in early storm activity, especially near the Gulf and Southeast U.S. coasts.
May 28, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Alabama
Louisiana
Texas
Frustrating Claims Processes Drive Policyholders to Avoid Filing and Consider Switching Insurers
A new survey finds 22% of consumers skip filing claims due to complex processes, while 64% would switch insurers for a smoother digital experience.
May 28, 2025
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Technology
How AI Can Help Insurers Detect and Cut Down on Fraud
With advanced analytics and pattern recognition, AI could help P&C insurers save up to $160 billion annually by detecting both soft and hard fraud more effectively.
May 28, 2025
Fraud
Property
Risk Management
Technology
New Insurance Operations Designation Targets Efficiency and Service Excellence
The Institutes has introduced the Associate in Insurance Operations designation to standardize training, enhance efficiency, and elevate service across insurance operations teams.
May 28, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Why Intelligent Operations Are Now Essential for Insurance Carriers
As legacy systems strain under rising demands, insurers are turning to AI-driven operations to reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and future-proof their business models.
May 24, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Cyber Threats Stabilize as Active Insurance Drives Down Claims and Losses in 2024
Coalition’s 2025 Cyber Claims Report shows stable claim trends amid rising cyber threats, with Active Insurance reducing claim frequency and boosting policyholder resilience.
May 21, 2025
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
What the NCCI AIS 2025 Revealed About the Future of Workers Compensation
The NCCI AIS 2025 conference revealed how workers comp is staying strong amid economic uncertainty, with trends in claim frequency, medical use, and emerging industry risks.
May 21, 2025
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
AM Best Warns Insurers Could Face Risk Modeling Challenges After NOAA Ends Disaster Data Updates
AM Best says NOAA’s decision to retire its billion-dollar disaster database could hinder insurers’ ability to track secondary perils and price risk effectively.
May 21, 2025
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Mexican Navy Training Ship Crashes into Brooklyn Bridge Killing Two and Injuring Several
A Mexican Navy training vessel collided with the Brooklyn Bridge during a goodwill tour, leaving two dead, multiple injured, and prompting an ongoing investigation.
May 20, 2025
Catastrophe
Marine
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New York
Connecticut Moves Swiftly to Block Massive Spike in Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates
Facing a 235% hike in workers’ compensation premiums after a court ruling, Connecticut lawmakers passed urgent legislation to stabilize insurance costs for employers statewide.
May 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
Former California City Official Accused of Embezzling Nearly $200K in Insurance Fraud Scheme
A former assistant city manager in La Cañada Flintridge faces 34 felony charges for allegedly diverting nearly $200,000 in insurance claim checks to his personal account.
May 20, 2025
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Risk Management
California
Millions of Homes Unprotected as Climate-Driven Insurance Costs Soar
New research shows insurance protects against climate disasters, but millions of flood-prone homes remain uninsured as premiums climb beyond affordability.
May 20, 2025
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Kentucky
Louisiana
New York
Workers’ Comp Remains Profitable in 2024 as Claim Severity Rises and Premiums Drop
Despite a 3% drop in premiums and rising claim severity, the workers’ comp sector posted an 86% combined ratio in 2024, marking 11 straight years of underwriting gains.
May 20, 2025
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
