The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently published the findings of its study on the use of chiropractic care to treat injured workers in the United States suffering from lower back pain. As a chiropractor by training and a longti…

Lisez ceci en français During the RIMS Canada conference, an array of risk managers will come together to discuss potential exposures and upcoming trends. Whether a full transfer of risk, partial transfer of risk or full retention is being considere…

Read the English version Lors de la conférence RIMS Canada, un groupe de gestionnaires de risques se réunira pour discuter des risques potentiels et des tendances à venir. Qu'il s'agisse d'un transfert complet de risque, d'un transfert partiel ou d'…

Getting ready for the workday. Going on a walk with family. Grocery shopping. Working out with a friend. These scenes are what many of us typically associate with a normal routine. But for injured workers, life is quickly turned upside down. Navigati…

Workers’ compensation’s original premise, the “Grand Bargain”, has remained consistent since its inception in the early 20th century. There have been exceptions and variations to the definition of disease and injury coverage, types of benefits and to…

Read the English version Ces dernières années, les saisons des CATNAT se sont montrées plus ardues que la moyenne et, selon les premières estimations, l'année 2022 devrait confirmer cette tendance. Les incendies de forêt, les ouragans, les glisseme…

The public entity space looks different today than it did in the 1970s. As we gear up for the 2022 CAJPA annual conference, Jon Paulsen - VP, self-insurance pooling administration and Jody Moses - managing director, client services have insights to s…

After experiencing a property loss — especially during hurricane season — homeowners have difficulties finding temporary housing that doesn’t impact their normal daily routines. The short-term crunch of finding housing in an area with wid…

As transportation technology progresses, issues of safety, fraud and liability will need continuous monitoring to match the changing landscape. Electric scooters (or e-scooters) are now a familiar sight on UK streets but are new enough that safety an…

While the word “yacht” may evoke images of leisure cruising and carefree living for many people, vessel owners know there is much to consider when it comes to protecting their maritime investment. This is particularly true for those who sail to, or k…

For more than two years, news of global economic fluctuation — driven by the fallout of COVID-19 and a variety of climatic, geopolitical and other factors — has dominated financial headlines. The automotive industry is, of course, not imm…

Lisez ceci en français. What if the answer to more sustainable practices in the property industry was as simple as repairing and reusing? New technology, when combined with trained experts, could in fact reduce the amount of waste following a clai…

Read the English version. Et si la réponse à des pratiques plus durables dans le secteur de l'immobilier était aussi simple que la réparation et le recyclage ? De nouvelles technologies, associées à l’intervention d’experts qualifiés, pourraient en …

All eyes on workers’ compensation… and a look at what’s next Workers’ compensation is comprised of multiple state systems, each with their own unique set of rules and regulations that are in constant flux. The definition of compensability is…

The Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) will celebrate the 76th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference and the 33rd Safety & Health Conference in Orlando, Florida August 21-24. An array of stakeholders representing all facets of the in…