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
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
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
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
West Virginia Man Charged After Illegally Using Over $20K in Deceased Relative’s Workers’ Comp Payments
A Salt Rock resident faces multiple felony charges after admitting to using more than $20,000 in workers’ comp benefits sent in error to his deceased relative’s account.
May 20
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
West Virginia
Property and Casualty Insurance Sees Best Underwriting Year Since 2013
The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry posted a 96.5% combined ratio in 2024, driven by a sharp recovery in personal lines and improved property performance.
May 9
Auto
Liability
Property
Workers' Compensation
Care Facility Worker Wins $40K in Retaliation Penalties After Reporting Safety and Labor Violations
A San Jose care facility worker was awarded over $40,000 in penalties after being unlawfully fired for reporting unsafe conditions and labor violations to California authorities.
May 8
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Solving the Adjuster Shortage with Agentic AI and Digital Coworkers
As the insurance industry faces a wave of retirements among claims adjusters, Agentic AI offers a scalable, efficient solution to maintain service levels and preserve expertise.
May 6
Insurance Industry
Property
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Early Behavioral Health Support Significantly Shortens Workers’ Comp Claim Duration
New Sedgwick research shows that addressing mental health within the first 90 days of a claim can reduce recovery time by up to 70%, improving return-to-work outcomes.
May 6
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
New York
Gen Z Still Leads in Workplace Mental Health Struggles Despite Slight Improvement
Although mental health concerns among Gen Z workers have slightly declined, they remain higher than other generations, highlighting the ongoing need for employer support.
May 1
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Four Charged in Southern California Workers Compensation Fraud Scheme
California officials charged four people with felony conspiracy and unlawful referrals in a $14.5 million workers’ compensation fraud scheme targeting Spanish-speaking workers.
April 28
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
California
New York Court Blocks City’s Attempt to Recoup Firefighter Injury Payments After Retirement
A New York court has ruled that post-retirement pension supplements paid to an injured firefighter are not subject to reimbursement under workers’ compensation laws.
April 21
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
New York
How Digital Payments Are Reshaping the Insurance Claims Experience
The insurance industry is navigating complex challenges to digitize payments, improve claims satisfaction, and meet the rising expectations of policyholders and vendors.
April 18
Auto
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation
New York Reports Surge in Workers’ Comp Fraud With $2.7M Identified in 2024
Workers’ comp fraud in New York rose nearly 30% in 2024, with 14 arrests and over $1.4 million in restitution returned to agencies, insurers, and employers.
April 18
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Workers' Compensation
New York
Orlando Trio Admits to $58 Million Construction Payroll Fraud Scheme
Three Orlando residents face prison time after pleading guilty to a years-long fraud scheme that evaded workers’ comp premiums and payroll taxes in the construction sector.
April 7
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Florida
Mental Health Becomes Leading Workplace Injury as Small Businesses Struggle with Safety and Costs
Three in four small businesses experienced a workplace injury in the past year, with mental health injuries now surpassing physical ones as the most reported incident.
April 2
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
How AI and Data Are Reshaping Workers’ Compensation Fraud Detection
Insurers are using artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and cross-industry collaboration to detect and prevent workers’ compensation fraud in real time.
March 31
Fraud
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
