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4 Factors Leading to High-Cost Claims Involving Back and Shoulder Injuries

Back and shoulder injuries are not only among the most frequent workplace injuries, but are also some of the most expensive to manage. While many cases resolve with appropriate treatment and rehabilitation, some escalate into high-cost claims that increase expenses for employers, insurance carriers, and the workers’ compensation system overall. These cases often involve delayed […]

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How Five Generations Contribute to Workers’ Compensation Claims

August 26, 2025

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5 Lessons Learned from the 2025 WCI Conference

August 25, 2025

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Pending Legislation Seeks to Curb Third-Party Litigation Funding

August 11, 2025

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3 Key Findings from WCRI’s Report on Post-Inflation Trends in Medical Payments

August 11, 2025

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Risk Management

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A Guide to Active Fall Protection: Protecting Workers at Height

Falls remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the workplace. To help prevent these incidents, OSHA requires employers to provide either passive or active fall protection. Passive protection includes guardrails, netting, and hole covers that are installed on a worksite, either temporarily or permanently. Active protection comes into play when […]

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7 Practical Workplace Safety Strategies to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls

August 26, 2025

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How Excess Carriers Can Help Schools Manage Emerging Risks

August 11, 2025

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Alone, Not Unprotected: Safety Strategies for Lone Workers

July 23, 2025

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4 Benefits of Online Office Ergonomic Self-Assessments

July 14, 2025

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Claims Management

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4 Strategies for Long-Term Stability in Self-Insured Groups

Self-insurance continues to be a cost-effective business option for employers when funding their insurance needs. Optimized risk control and claims services can help reduce accidents, ultimately helping to control the costs of insurance for members. Profitable groups, upon the approval of regulators, can also return surplus or dividends back to members, which can then be […]

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How Carriers and TPAs Collaborate to Drive Better Claim Outcomes

September 9, 2025

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Are You Making These Claims Review Mistakes?

August 11, 2025

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Medical Cost Containment in Catastrophic Claims: A Balancing Act

July 23, 2025

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The Effects of Underestimating Degenerative Conditions in Workers’ Compensation Claims

July 14, 2025

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