As we come together for RIMS’ RISKWORLD conference April 30 – May 3, Sedgwick’s focus is on helping clients and the broader industry imagine what’s possible with the right knowledge, resources and solutions. There will be many opportunities to engage…

Sedgwick’s Imagine 23 thought leadership list highlights “what if” scenarios. That is precisely the space in which we, as forensic accountants for the insurance industry, operate. Our job is to determine what would have happened from a financial pers…

A recent report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change painted a dire picture of the health of planet Earth and its fragile environment being pushed to the brink. As outlined in the scientific report, human behaviours since …

There has never been a more critical time for us to understand the nuances of environmental sustainability, a circular economy and waste management. Whether you’re a private company, in the public sector, represent a local community or an individual …

Between elevated alcohol consumption during COVID-19 lockdowns and new distilleries popping up across America, the spirits market is booming — and shows no signs of slowing down. Grand View Research foresees a compound annual growth rate of 30.…

While the core type of cover provided under a standard commercial property policy has generally remained consistent over the years, most have been recently expanded to include wordings you might not ordinarily expect. Wider cover helping customers r…

The European Union will officially adopt legislation to end sales of new petrol- or diesel-powered vehicles beginning in 2035 after EU Member States gave final approval to the law in late March. The final vote on the legislation was originally schedu…

As we approach the tenth anniversary of the introduction of qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) to low value personal injury claims, a recently unreported case from Liverpool County Court has sparked new discussion around liability investigations…

Lisez ceci en français. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has proven that it can dramatically change the analysis of artwork as it relates to restoration and loss adjusting. A recent authentication case concerns a painting attributed to the It…

Read the English text. L’intelligence artificielle a d’ores et déjà prouvé qu’elle pouvait révolutionner l’analyse des œuvres d’art tant en termes de restauration que d’expertise. Un cas récent d’authentification concerne un tableau attribué au pei…

Preparing for parenthood is no easy feat — and pregnancy is a significant undertaking. Expectant parents know the importance of researching family history and prenatal vitamins, but there are many aspects of the journey that are not as clear. E…

April 7 is World Health Day, a time dedicated to raising awareness of issues in public health. From my experience as a medical doctor and my role at Sedgwick supporting our managed care team and advising on complex workers’ compensation cases, I’ve h…

The spate of activist attacks on fine art in major European museums last year may have quieted, but the vandalism reminds us that even the most fragile objects of history are constantly exposed to threat. Sedgwick is well positioned to help reduce su…

April is Stress Awareness Month, an observance dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and cures for today’s stress epidemic. In this blog, I want to explore the meaning of stress, what contributes to it, how to recognize it and som…

Some studies show that when diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is done well within an organization that teams are more successful and innovative and as a result, perform better. As we come together for Celebrate Diversity Month, Heather Lawley sha…