The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, originating in Wuhan in China, has been widely reported in the media and there’s a handy summary of what we know about it so far on the Sedgwick blog. The world has already seen more than 2,000 reported cases…

Earlier this month, journalists and technophiles descended on Las Vegas for Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, to check out all the latest gadgets and gizmos. With quirky devices sat alongside creative triumphs, there was something for everyone. …

Last month’s mystery virus in Wuhan, China has officially made its way to the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the first case of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the U.S. was announced on January 21,…

Sedgwick’s industry experts and thought leaders are committed to keeping our clients informed on emerging trends and industry news. We’re excited to introduce our list of “Conversation threads for 2020,” which highlights the topics and trends that em…

For employers operating in multiple states — and even in single states — it’s become more challenging to effectively manage employee benefits. Many bills have been introduced that have components impacting paid leave benefits, such as cha…

Last year the volume of motor vehicle recall alerts across the EU reached 475 – the highest figure for a single year in the 2010s and a significant 11 per cent rise over 2018 (428). Data from the European Commission’s rapid alert system confirmed t…

Last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified workplace burnout in the 11th Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), the manual physicians use to assign a diagnosis for treatment and medical billing. The update…

As of January 1, 2020, the People's Republic of China implemented its new Interim Provisions on the Recall of Consumer Products. China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) released the new rules on November 26, 2019, which define recal…

Our team of recall experts starts every day in the same way. A cup of coffee, a quick scan of the newspapers and then onto the RASFF portal for a bird’s eye view of what’s going on regarding recalls across Europe in the food and drink sector.Usually,…

Sedgwick colleagues around the world serve people and organizations with empathy. Whether it’s helping a client’s employee overcome a health crisis or an insured homeowner rebuild after a natural disaster, taking care of people fills our hearts each …

Utilization review (UR) is an effective and proven approach that ensures injured workers receive timely and appropriate medical treatment for their work-related injuries. With UR, nurses review medical requests, comparing them to evidence-based guide…

Our team of product recall experts is constantly monitoring reports on Europe’s rapid alert system to see which brands and retailers will bear the brunt of the inevitable counterfeit or faulty toy recall this Christmas season. After all, this is t…

In November, Australia experienced one of its worst series of bushfire events – with bushfires occurring concurrently across multiple states. At present in December, many of these fires are still burning and spreading to other regions. Of concern is …

Each month we look closely at trends in recall alerts and notifications across Europe to understand any patterns that may be arising in the category. Recalls in electrical appliances are of particular interest to many now due to widespread alarm cau…

In November 2019, the volume of recall alerts relating to the motor vehicle category spiked to 47 across the EU — the highest the category has seen since July. Data from the European Commission’s rapid alert system confirmed the monthly stats:…