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Safety National Announces Executive and Senior Management Promotions to Support Organizational Growth
Safety National announced changes to the company’s executive and senior management structure today. The following realignment of responsibilities became effective on April 1, 2024. Nick Kriegel, formerly Senior Vice President of Operations, General Counsel, and Secretary, joined the executive management team as Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, General Counsel,…
Is This General Liability Claims Cost Driver on Your Radar?
As liability insurance claims continue to increase in frequency and severity, legal system abuse is one of the top general liability claims trends that should be on the construction sector’s radar. Inclusive of social inflation and nuclear verdicts, legal system abuse refers to the factors that can influence litigation results…
6 Workers’ Compensation Reform Considerations
Originally published in PC360 | February 2, 2024 This year marks a significant year in the election cycle, with a presidential election and several gubernatorial elections taking place. One of the issues in consideration for some states includes reforms to their workers’ compensation system. With insurance regulated at the state…
20 Issues to Watch in 2024
Originally published in Insurance Thought Leadership | January 14, 2024 Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark kicks off yearly with our popular 20 Issues to Watch webinar. While there are certainly more than 20 issues to discuss, we focused on the high-impact matters relating to risk management and employee…
Short-Term Factors that Can Impact Catastrophic Workers’ Comp Claims
Originally published in PC360 | November 13, 2023 While the severity of a work injury can serve as a barometer for how long the healing process will take, other factors can also play into the return-to-work timeline and impede the path to recovery, including occupation and mental health issues. To help…
Technology Transformation in Workers’ Compensation
Originally published in PC360 | October 26, 2023 Whether you are a risk manager, physician, attorney, claims manager, payer, or service provider, the evolution of technology modernization in workers’ compensation affects everyone. Now is the time to invest in technology tools, data science and other tech specialists to drive your…
20 Issues to Watch in 2023
Originally Published in Insurance Thought Leadership | January 18, 2023 Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark kicks off the year with our popular 20 Issues to Watch webinar. While there are certainly more than 20 issues to discuss, we focused on the high-impact matters relating to workers’ compensation, healthcare…
10 Ergonomic Strategies to Protect Your Aging Workforce from Injury
Originally Published in PropertyCasualty360 | August 16, 2022 Workers over the age of 55 represent a large and essential segment of the American economy, and their influence is growing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, one-in-four U.S. workers will be 55 or older by 2030. During the pandemic,…
Five Steps to Building a Risk Control Plan
Originally Published in the Illinois Municipal League Review | May 2022 It is no secret that the public sector faces a set of unique risks and challenges when it comes to designing a public entity risk control plan, however, certain fundamentals can provide a blueprint to building that plan effectively….
Employer Trends Shaping the Workplace
Originally Published on Insurance Thought Leadership | December 7, 2021 Employers are adjusting their workplaces to accommodate evolving expectations of the workforce and regulatory requirements. How have human resources leaders aligned benefit and HR programs to support new or changing business needs? How are employers addressing the return to the…