Industry Insights
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Zachry: A Guide to Training and Development for Claims Managers | 05/27/2026 | |
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| By: Bill Zachry | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| The role of a claims manager is not just pivotal, but indispensable in ensuring the smooth operation of any claims organization. These professionals oversee complex claims processes, manage teams and make critical decisions impacting organizational performance and customer satisfaction. ...Read More | |||
| Cohen: Returning People to Work Starts With Returning Them to Life | 05/20/2026 | ||
| By: D. Diann Cohen | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | |||
| Mental health conversations are finally becoming more open in both our personal lives and the workplace. That is a good thing. For far too long, mental health struggles were hidden, misunderstood, or treated separately from overall wellness. As a mother, this subject is deeply personal to...Read More | |||
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Zachry: Managing Grief in Workers' Compensation | 05/13/2026 | |
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| By: Bill Zachry | |||
| State: NA | Segment: Top | 1 | |||
| I have gone through a difficult period. Over the last year, I lost a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, three of my closest friends, and several close friends. The losses came one after another, each arriving before I had finished grieving the last. ...Read More | |||
| CAAA: DWC Audit Raises Concerns Over Unpaid Benefits, Systemic Violations | 05/12/2026 | ||
| By: CAAA Communications Team | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| California’s workers’ compensation system returned more than $1 million in administrative penalties through audits in 2024, according to a newly released annual report...Read More | |||
| Montgomery: N.Y. Is Right to Celebrate. What Can Calif. Learn? | 05/11/2026 | ||
| By: Catherine Montgomery | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| New York's Workers' Compensation Board recently issued a bulletin touting its accomplishments over the last several years. While it’s hard not to be skeptical of a gove...Read More | |||
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Paduda: What's Up in Work Comp? | 05/08/2026 | |
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| By: Joe Paduda | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| Here are a few notable items for your consideration. ...Read More | |||
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Lalancette: Recent Clarifications of the Going-and-Coming Rule | 05/06/2026 | |
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| Source: Chelsea M. Lalancette | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| The "going-and-coming" rule is a foundational doctrine in California workers’ compensation law, defining the boundary between compensable work-related injuries and noncompensable personal risks. ...Read More | |||
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Goldstein: Costly 3% Diclofenac Raises Questions About Who Benefits | 05/01/2026 | |
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| By: Cliff Goldstein | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| Diclofenac is becoming an increasingly popular medication in workers’ compensation and auto accident cases. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug available as a pill or as a topical medication. ...Read More | |||
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Zachry: Better Care, Better Recovery, Better Outcomes | 04/29/2026 | |
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| By: Bill Zachry | |||
| State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | |||
| One of the most overlooked and underutilized tools in workers’ compensation is also one of the simplest: a clear, accurate physical job description of the work the worker was doing at the time of the injury. ...Read More | |||
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Curtius: Medicare Set-Asides in Workers' Compensation Settlements | 04/27/2026 | |
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| By: Kelly A. Curtius | |||
| State: CA | Segment: WEST | 0 | |||
| In workers’ compensation, the best file is often a closed file. But settling a case is not always straightforward. ...Read More | |||
