
AI-Powered Data Tools from Carpe Data Revolutionize Insurance Fraud Detection
Carpe Data uses AI and analytics to enhance fraud detection in insurance claims, reducing loss expenses, improving operational efficiency, and speeding up claims resolution.
October 4, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California

AI Transformation in Workers’ Compensation: Benefits and Roadblocks
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize workers’ compensation by enhancing decision-making, streamlining claims processes, and predicting outcomes. However, challenges like data quality, transparency, and standardization must be addressed for successful integration.
October 4, 2024
Litigation
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
California

How to Address Three Common Mental Health Concerns in Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers’ comp claims involving mental health conditions can be costly and complex. Understanding the three main types of concerns can help adjusters mitigate risks and reduce claim costs.
October 4, 2024
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Key Restaurant Insurance Claims Insights to Help Adjusters Minimize Payouts
Understand the most frequent and costly insurance claims in the restaurant industry, from equipment breakdown to employee injury, and how claims adjusters can help mitigate risks.
September 30, 2024
Liability
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Florida
Michigan
Mississippi
New Jersey

Workers’ Compensation Outpaces P&C Lines with Sustained Profitability and Low Claims Frequency
Workers’ compensation continues to boost the property and casualty insurance industry with an 88.7 combined ratio in 2023, driven by reduced claims frequency, workplace safety, and competitive market conditions.
September 23, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Insurance HR Professionals Tackle Talent Retention and AI Concerns in 2024
Insurance industry HR leaders continue to battle long-standing challenges like talent retention, while preparing for AI’s impact on workforce management in 2024.
September 18, 2024
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Pennsylvania Court Upholds Widow’s $2.3M Asbestos Verdict, Orders Full Delay Damages
A Pennsylvania appeals court upheld a $2.3 million verdict for the widow of a mesothelioma victim, ruling that COVID-19-related court delays do not exempt defendants from paying full delay damages in asbestos cases.
September 18, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Pennsylvania

UPS Driver Wins $237.6 Million in Racial Discrimination and Retaliation Lawsuit
A UPS driver was awarded $237.6 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit after a jury found he was subjected to a hostile work environment and unjustly fired. UPS plans to appeal the decision.
September 16, 2024
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California
Oregon
Washington

Shifting Workers’ Comp Focus Toward Recovery Outcomes for Faster Return to Work
Software is helping injured workers track their recovery, shifting the focus in workers’ compensation from cost containment to achieving faster, better outcomes that benefit both employees and employers.
September 16, 2024
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation

Improving Workplace Safety to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs
Employers and claims professionals must prioritize injury prevention, safety culture, and risk management strategies to control workers’ compensation claims and costs across various industries.
September 13, 2024
Education & Training
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation

Silica Dust Exposure Drives Enforcement and Mitigation Actions Across States
Regulators are intensifying efforts to mitigate silica dust exposure, leading to significant fines and actions to prevent lung injuries in industries like stone fabrication and countertop manufacturing.
September 11, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
California
Illinois

U.S. Commercial Insurance Prices Climb 5.9% in Second Quarter of 2024
U.S. commercial insurance rates rose by 5.9% in Q2 2024, with notable hikes in excess liability and commercial auto, while workers’ comp, cyber, and D&O liability saw price decreases.
September 11, 2024
Auto
Liability
Property
Workers' Compensation

Soccer Player Wins Second Chance for Knee Injury Claim Appeal
A professional soccer player’s workers’ compensation claim was revived after a court ruled her right knee injury could be related to a prior left knee injury from her playing days, despite earlier denials.
September 9, 2024
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
District Of Columbia

X Faces Class Action Over Alleged Age Discrimination in Mass Layoffs
A federal judge has allowed roughly 150 former workers over age 50 to pursue a class action lawsuit against X, alleging age discrimination in the company’s 2022 mass layoffs under Elon Musk’s ownership.
September 5, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
California

Buddy System for Workplace Safety Faces Challenges Despite Its Benefits
While the buddy system is often praised for improving worker safety in high-risk environments, experts warn of potential downsides, including inconsistent practices, cost concerns, and reduced management oversight.
September 4, 2024
Liability
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Colorado
Connecticut
Missouri



