ACM’s subrogation tool, SubroFy, has been in operation a little over a year. We checked back in with the team recently to learn more about the tool and how it’s been working. This new digital tool significantly increases the identification of subro opportunities. It’s a user-friendly platform that fits into the claims team’s daily workflow […]

As an employer, it’s imperative during the winter season that you stay aware of outside temperatures. This will help you better help gauge workers’ exposure to wind chill and prevent cold stress. You will also need to monitor workers’ physical condition during tasks, especially those who are not as used to working in the cold […]

  We have added Claims Advocacy as a new – and important – layer of the claims handling process, ensuring that the injured worker’s voice is genuinely heard. These new steps in our claims process ensure we defend and safeguard the injured worker’s rights, genuinely considering their concerns and wishes when we make decisions about […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates workplace safety in the United States. Is your company in compliance with OSHA standards? By following these four pillars of health and safety compliance, you can uphold OSHA’s standards and ensure a safe workplace. Related: OSHA’s top 10 violations for 2022 [slideshow] Health and safety policies that […]

OSHA announced last September its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for 2022. Number one is fall protection. Numbers 2-5 are hazard communication, respiratory protection, ladders and scaffolding. Numbers 6-10 are lockout/tagout, powered industrial trucks, fall protection training, personal protective and lifesaving equipment and machine guarding. “OSHA’s annual Top 10 list helps […]

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 […]