Employee injuries, and even fatalities, are unfortunately a common occurrence in the United States. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 5,190 workers — or an average of 15.03 per day — died on the job in…
With steadily increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) — the International Energy Agency expects 14 million sales by year’s end of 2023, a 35% year-over-year increase — the speed at which the industry is required to deliver EV sales wi…
Despite growing awareness and changes in technology, chip pans remain the most common cause of house fires in the UK, with around 12,000 cases every year, nearly 50 deaths and 4,600 injuries. There is, however, a ‘new kid on the block’, set to rival…
Workers’ compensation systems in the U.S. date back to the early 1900s – the first comprehensive law protecting injured workers was passed in Wisconsin in 1911. By mid-century, all states had introduced legislation that began the framework for today’…
As we wrap up 2023, we’re presented with an opportunity to reflect on the new and unexpected challenges our clients faced this year — and their resilience along the way. Employers, risk management and human resource professionals, brokers and c…
Whether you’re on a business trip or venturing afar during the holiday season to visit family or explore somewhere new, now is one of the busiest times of year to travel. Travel claims are on the rise in 2023; there’s always a chance that your trip…
After more than 30 years in various loss adjusting and management roles in the UK and the international business, I had the good fortune to be appointed interim CEO of Sedgwick’s Asia operations. I’ve known since the age of 17 that I wanted to be a l…
Lisez ceci en français.After several difficult years, many of the logistical issues that have impacted global supply chains are starting to stabilize. However, cargo theft remains a concern. With persistent inflation and other economic pressures, the…
Cannabis grow facilities are commonly referred to as “laboratories” housing nurseries or hydroponic operations to grow cannabis plants. These facilities operate in virtually every state — from large urban areas to small rural communities &mdash…
This blog is the first installment in a series where our experts highlight the aviation industry’s challenges and trends. In part one, we discuss the people story. Stay tuned for the second blog focused on the property/liability claims story, which i…
Last year, Sedgwick acquired Direct Health Solutions (DHS), a leading specialist provider of employer-based telehealth solutions in Australia. In this blog, we are joined by Christina Wunder, who weighs in on the importance of effective risk manageme…
It is a time of rapid change in the energy sector. After years of steady transition to renewables, progress has accelerated recently, with policies such as the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act deploying significant amounts of capital to fund both the dev…
The 2023 RIMS Western Regional Conference is just around the corner. An array of risk and safety managers will come together October 4-6 to connect on all things risk management in Vail, Colorado. There will be many opportunities to engage with us at…
The frequency of litigation in liability insurance claims is increasing incrementally as impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic subside. While litigation remains a small percentage of overall claim volume, the cost of resolving those claims is disproportio…
In late August, UK Members of Parliament criticised the UK government for failing to lead in regulating artificial intelligence (AI). The criticism came ahead of an AI summit the UK government is hosting in November, and followed the release of a gov…