The workers’ compensation system continues to evolve, reshaping how employers, insurers, and practitioners must approach claims management. Ignoring these trends risks higher costs, increased litigation, and long-term financial exposure. Complex claims and longer recovery times As workplace safety improves and...

In a sweeping deregulatory initiative that affects many industries, OSHA published 25 proposed rules in the Federal Register on July 1. While some of the proposals aim to rescind or revise standards considered outdated or duplicative, others reflect a deregulatory...

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released its annual guide to construction jobsite health and safety best practices. The 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report is based on 2024 data covering over one billion work hours from ABC members using...

If you’re like most work comp agents, you’ve probably had this moment before: You run a mod analysis for a prospect. You uncover issues—injuries driving up costs, claims that could’ve been better managed, and a mod that’s costing them big....

Subcontractor mistakes in workers comp can lead to significant financial and legal issues for the contractor and/or project owner. Here are tips on avoiding seven common mistakes: Choosing a subcontractor based on price alone While budget constraints are significant, choosing...

OSHA's "properly fit" rule became effective January 15, aligning construction standards with those already established for general industry and maritime employment. Construction employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) in various sizes and designs that accommodate a diverse workforce. Importantly,...

How to combat the troubling trend of longer claim duration for younger workers While younger workers (Gen Z) tend to have higher rates of workplace injuries compared to older workers, it's often said that they recover quicker, and the workers’...

The workers’ compensation landscape is undergoing significant transformation driven by new technologies, legal and regulatory challenges, economic factors, and evolving workforce dynamics. Employers that are proactive and informed are in the best position to navigate these complexities and effectively mitigate...