New research finds companies led by CEOs exposed to severe childhood disasters report 24% fewer worker injuries, highlighting the impact of leadership traits on safety outcomes.

Paper checks still dominate insurance payments, but fraud data, workflow drag, and customer expectations are pushing carriers toward digital alternatives.

Higher medical costs, cumulative trauma litigation, and social inflation are driving severity and pressuring reserves, with California signaling a potential market shift.

Grid operators warn of record winter demand and prolonged outages as ice damage, extreme cold, and emergency measures collide across multiple regions.

As automation reduces administrative workload, claims professionals are gaining time to strengthen communication, manage outcomes, and reduce litigation risk through human connection.

A Disney World stunt show performer is recovering after intervening to stop a 400-pound boulder from reaching the crowd. The show has been altered pending a safety review.

Courts require more than a positive THC test to prove workplace marijuana impairment. Here’s what claims adjusters need to know post-AB 2188.

A California officer faked a disabling injury while collecting benefits, only to be caught performing manual labor on his property. The case underscores the vigilance required in high-risk workers’ comp claims.

A Tennessee judge found a hospital worker failed to meet state notice rules after alleging psychological harm from workplace events. The claim was dismissed with prejudice after the worker did not respond to the motion.

Cost containment takes priority over talent attraction as employers battle rising healthcare costs and embrace transparency and digital health tools.

PTSD and psychological injury benefits without physical harm could spark new challenges for claims adjusters, from rising costs to legislative uncertainty.

A Texas appellate court sided with a commercial driver, finding he was exempt from arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act’s transportation worker exception.

A new industry-wide survey reveals sharp increases in anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and missed work due to mental health—raising concerns for insurers and employers alike.

A retired NFL player’s claim for cumulative injury is denied under California’s tightened workers’ comp rules for out-of-state athletes, highlighting key jurisdictional limits.

2024 saw premium decline but continued strong underwriting and operating margins, with early 2025 data pointing to another profitable year in the WC line.