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University Employee Sustains Bike Injury, Still Qualifies for Workers Comp

University Employee Sustains Bike Injury, Still Qualifies for Workers Comp

A woman who fell off her bike and was injured while leaving her workplace at the University of California will be eligible for Workers Compensation but cannot sue her employer for negligence, an appeals court ruled. Based on the \"premises line\" rule, the employee was still engaged in the course of her employment when the accident occurred, as she was…

Report: Workers’ Compensation Claims Fueled by Job Inexperience, Older Age

Report: Workers’ Compensation Claims Fueled by Job Inexperience, Older Age

A recent study examined 1.2 million on-the-job injury reports to determine which populations are most vulnerable to Workers’ Compensation Insurance claims, Property Casualty 360 reported this month. Brand-new hires were responsible for 34% of all claims assessed; among small businesses, first-year workers made up around 43% of claims, the publication reported. “There has always been a…

Workers’ Compensation Market Overview

Workers’ Compensation Market Overview

Unlike practically every other line of business within the insurance industry, Workers’ Compensation remains in a historically soft market that is now entering its eighth year. This soft market is expected to continue for another two to three years unless a severe recession adversely affects capacity. One of the main reasons that Workers’ Compensation remains soft is that it remains…

Navigating a Soft Workers’ Compensation Market

Navigating a Soft Workers’ Compensation Market

During this webinar, our experts joined for a discussion on the current state of the Workers\' Compensation market, including insights and tips on how to navigate the continued soft market. https://vimeo.com/804081972/5e4cfda673

New Ohio Law Clarifies Workers’ Compensation for Work-at-Home Injuries

New Ohio Law Clarifies Workers’ Compensation for Work-at-Home Injuries

New legislation that goes into effect in Ohio on Sept. 23 will amend the state’s rules on Workers’ Compensation benefits to address injuries that occur while an individual is working from home. Signed into law in June, House Bill 447 adds exclusions and guidelines for injuries sustained by at-home employees, Property Casualty 360 recently reported. In…

Trending Intel: July 2022

Trending Intel: July 2022

Below we highlight the top 5 trending intel topics in July 2022.   1. Property & Casualty Overview & Outlook Commercial Property, Cyber Liability and Coastal Properties Watch as our experts discuss the Property & Casualty market as we begin the third quarter of 2022. This panel discussion included insights into…

Multiple Accidents Bring Boston Construction Projects to a Halt

Multiple Accidents Bring Boston Construction Projects to a Halt

Two separate construction accidents in Boston recently caused a stoppage on projects by the region’s largest construction company. According to reports, Suffolk Construction halted work at multiple job sites on May 6 in order to “reinforce safety awareness” after multiple workers were hurt when a former power plant under construction collapsed May 4, followed by an accident at another job…

Workers’ Compensation Market Overview

Workers’ Compensation Market Overview

The Workers’ Compensation market has been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and several other factors over the last year. What has not changed is that we are in the eighth consecutive year of a soft market within Workers’ Compensation that offers plenty of opportunity for capacity and competitive prices for clients. Current headwinds indicate that trend could change, however. While capacity…

Workers’ Compensation Specialty Webinar

Workers’ Compensation Specialty Webinar

During this webinar were joined by special guests Mike Muma, Managing Director, Underwriting, Markel Specialty Small Commercial, and Justin Dorman, National Product Manager, Workers\' Compensation, Burns & Wilcox, for a discussion on the current state of the Workers\' Compensation market, including the impact of COVID-19, technology, and the employment environment.   https://vimeo.com/668383587/9d7d0d441f

Semi-Truck Strikes Crane Resulting in Highway Construction Tragedy

Semi-Truck Strikes Crane Resulting in Highway Construction Tragedy

A road construction worker was tragically killed on I-94 in Michigan on Aug. 27 after a semi-truck struck the crane that the worker was operating. According to Michigan State Police, the worker was completing bridgework on an overpass near Paw Paw and had attempted to jump from the equipment before it was hit by the semi-truck. The worker died at…

Workers Injured as Metal Beams Fall ‘Like Dominoes’ at Construction Site

Workers Injured as Metal Beams Fall ‘Like Dominoes’ at Construction Site

Two workers narrowly avoided serious injuries after being thrown from horizontal metal beams at a construction site on the Boston University campus May 14. The accident happened when a steel column fell to the side, causing the adjacent beams to topple “like dominoes” and partially collapse the steel frame of what is slated to become a 13-story data sciences building…

Ask the Expert Q&A: Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Ask the Expert Q&A: Workers’ Compensation Insurance

The past year has brought numerous changes to work sites around the world, however some of the most common risks remain the same. To learn more about workplace hazards and Workers’ Compensation Insurance, we spoke with Justin Dorman, National Product Manager, Workers\' Compensation, Burns & Wilcox, Charleston, South Carolina. What are some of the greatest risks in the workplace today?…

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