IRMI Energy Conference Presentation to Focus on Impacts of Oil Prices on Comp Claims

A Liberty Mutual underwriter who works with the energy sector will speak about potential impacts of low oil prices on workers' compensation risks Tuesday at the Insurance Risk Management Institute's energy conference. Alex Beaver will speak on issues such as possible policyholder advantages in lowering deductibles, tweaking the hiring process and anticipating shifts in claim activity, according to a Thursday press release. Low oil prices might lead to layoffs, which could sway workers' compensation claim trends, according to the statement. Beaver's presentation will run from ...