How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer back injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve back injuries. What steps could you take to […]

The International Association of Claim Professionals announced yesterday that ACM President Dhara Patel has been named president of the board of directors for the 2022-2023 board term. IACP is an international organization focused on providing executive level education, networking and support for senior level claims executives in insurance and reinsurance companies, brokers and claims management […]

Two co-workers continually ridicule a third co-worker, unbeknownst to management. Fed up, she slashes tires on their cars in the employee parking lot and is caught on surveillance tapes. A belligerent customer showed up today, yelling and pushing over chairs. The ex-spouse of an employee has shown up for the past three days, trying to […]

September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by CDC, EPA, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and other federal agencies, the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools, and communities. What are your risks? First, know […]

Steps to lessen the risks of manual material handling Manual material handling occurs in just about every job function, from office worker, supervisor, retail worker, construction worker and more. NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) has estimated that 33-50 percent of occupational injuries involve overexertion – either improperly handling materials, or handling and […]

No matter where your insurance client (or your entity, if you’re self-insured) is located, there’s always the risk of a natural or man-made disaster. Of course you’re aware of this – that’s why you have property insurance. Whether it’s tornadoes in the Midwest, floods in Kentucky or fires in New Mexico, Arizona and California, disasters […]

This article by ACM President Dhara Patel published in Property Casualty 360 on April 26, 2022.   Insurers sell a promise, and they deliver on that promise when claims arise. That’s where the value of insurance rises to meet the challenges insurers may face in this pandemic, technology-driven era. Four key factors are impacting the […]

National Safety Stand-Down Week: Protect your workplace from fall hazards     Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and more than 10,000 suffer serious injuries. They are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job injury deaths in the industry. Whether your insured (or your company, if you’re […]

Last week we discussed two of ACM’s 2022 workers’ compensation claims initiatives, Rebound and RapidResponse, that not only significantly help resolve claims more quickly, lowering payouts and reducing litigation costs for employers and insurers. Even more important, they provide injured employees the latest in quality medical care and returning them to gainful employment. Today we’ll […]

Four of ACM’s 2022 workers’ compensation claims initiatives will significantly help resolve claims more quickly, providing injured employees the latest in quality medical care and returning them to gainful employment. At the same time, they will help in  lowering payouts and reducing litigation costs for employers and insurers. These four include Rebound (return-to-work), RapidResponse, Head […]