Sedgwick’s experts and thought leaders are focused on key trends we believe will be critical this year. Learn more from our connected conversations; see how we’re responding to opportunities and issues facing people, property, brands and performance — and find strategies and solutions to meet each challenge.
Read our Connect 2024 list.
As we transition from the dog days of summer into the beauty that is fall foliage, many employees are preparing for one of the biggest fall activities in their household: children going back to school. According to a recent article in Employee Benefi…
Hear what Nicola Dryden has to say on Insurance Business TV.
Pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American healthcare providers write 259 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication each yea…
A powerful cyclone hit southern Brazil, causing 11 inches of rain in less than 24 hours. The significant rainfall, in addition to extreme winds, triggered floods and landslides, which affected 79 municipalities, caused two bridges to collapse and bl…
Given recent media interest regarding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), Sedgwick’s liability claims services group consider what the potential issues are, and what the current liability implications might be. What is RAAC? Autoclaved…
The deadliest earthquake in Morocco for more than six decades has severely impacted lives and property. The United Nations estimates 300,000 people across the region have been affected, and our thoughts are with the victims and their families. …
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the construction industry accounts for 38% of total global energy-related CO2 emissions, and some estimates suggest that investing in a more resilient infrastructure could save humanity a …
Frozen pipes are a recurring theme for Lisa McNab, an investigator in Sedgwick’s major loss team.
Business interruption (BI) is a significant concern for professional services firms — whether it be lawyers, accountants, medical professionals or consulting agencies. Any disruption, whether due to physical damages or technology downtime, can …
The California Association of Joint Power Authorities (CAJPA) will host their fall conference September 12-15 in Lake Tahoe, California. This event is a space for over 1,000 pooling professionals from all across the state to connect with general mana…
The RIMS Canada Council will host the 2023 Canada RIMS Conference September 11-14 in Ottawa. An array of risk managers across a variety of industries will come together to connect on all things risk management. There will be many opportunities to eng…
After typhoon Haikui made landfall in the province of Fujian on Tuesday, torrential rain deluged Hong Kong on Friday leading to widespread flooding across the densely packed city, as authorities shut schools and asked workers to stay at home. The ci…
The paid family and medical leave landscape has become more complex and state-by-state differences remain, but employers can take proactive steps to streamline their policies. In the world of accommodations for injured or disabled employees, training…
The risk of product recalls across five key industries remains prevalent in the U.S. according to data from Sedgwick’s latest Recall Index report. Despite recall activity falling less than one percent in Q2 2023 compared to the previous quarter, at o…
Ady Hall and Ian McLennan featured speaking about the increase of Escape of water (EOW) claims in the last few years.