Using Data and Analytics in Workers’ Compensation January 7, 2014 By Robert T. Lewis, Esq. In the workers compensation space, not only have claim costs increased because of medical issues, but the landscape has also... Read More
Frigid Weather Could Lead to Burst Pipes and Fallen Trees January 7, 2014 Dangerously low temperatures, such as those enveloping the central, eastern and even southern United States, bring with them potential hazards... Read More
Dangerous Heating Choices During Cold Snap Can Lead to Home Fires January 7, 2014 The bitter cold weather settling over much of the Midwest and Northeast is unpleasant for most, but life-threatening for some... Read More
Freezing Weather Threatens U.S. Crops January 6, 2014 By Luzi Ann Javier, Jeff Wilson and Elizabeth Campbell Freezing weather across the U.S. will damage crops from winter wheat to oranges and is threatening livestock, sending cattle futures... Read More
‘Polar Pig’ Threatens Coldest U.S. Weather in Two Decades January 6, 2014 By Brian K. Sullivan and Naureen S. Malik The coldest air in almost 20 years is sweeping over the central U.S. toward the East Coast, threatening to topple... Read More
After 78% Stock Plunge Tower to be Bought by Amtrust January 6, 2014 By Zachary Tracer Tower Group International Ltd., the insurer that plunged last year amid reserve shortfalls, arranged to get a lifeline from AmTrust... Read More
WCRI Studies Link Fee Schedules to Lower Payments January 3, 2014 By Denise Johnson States that do not a have fee schedule in place are likely to pay more for workers’ compensation-related medical services,... Read More
Snapchat to Target Breaches Show Holiday Season Vulnerability January 3, 2014 By Sarah Frier and Peter Burrows A string of cyber attacks over the holidays — involving Snapchat Inc., Microsoft Corp.’s Skype and Target Corp. — underscore... Read More
Inexperienced Teen Drivers Easily Fall Into Distraction, Accidents January 3, 2014 Teens may begin their driving habits with great caution, but as months behind the wheel pass, they begin to multi-task... Read More
Train Fire Restarts Safety Debate as U.S. Reviews Keystone XL Pipeline January 2, 2014 By Jim Snyder, Lynn Doan and Bradley Olson The derailment and fire that led to the evacuation of a North Dakota town has renewed the debate over whether... Read More