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September 06, 2023
Florida Regulators Remind Insurers to Take Care of Insureds as Claims Come in

John Gragson, senior vice president of claims operations, featured in Insurance Journal.

September 06, 2023
Blog
September 06, 2023
Buddy Poljan
professional engineer
Equipment contamination and quantification after a property loss

Across various industry sectors and businesses, commercial electrical and mechanical equipment can be exposed to contaminants from fire, water and other perils. After a loss event, particulates often settle on susceptible surfaces — which can l…

September 06, 2023 by Buddy Poljan, professional engineer
Press release
September 06, 2023
Sedgwick named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-…

September 06, 2023
Blog
September 06, 2023
Chris Occleshaw
recall consultant
New data shows European product recalls hit record high in second quarter of 2023

European product recalls increased 7.8% in the second quarter of 2023, marking a fourth consecutive quarter of aggregate growth across the automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device and consumer product sectors. According to Sedgwi…

September 06, 2023 by Chris Occleshaw, recall consultant
Article
September 05, 2023
Helping Maui recover after the wildfires

Dereck Driggs was featured in PropertyCasualty360. Click to read about helping Maui recover.

September 05, 2023
Blog
September 05, 2023
Heather Lawley
global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG)
International Day of Charity: celebrating our colleagues and community champions

September 5 is the International Day of Charity — offering a chance for organizations to increase and enhance social responsibility around the world, and to celebrate volunteerism and philanthropic activities. Our colleagues demonstrate every d…

September 05, 2023 by Heather Lawley, global head of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Blog
September 04, 2023
Chris Occleshaw
recall consultant
New UK product safety regime review presents manufacturers with increased regulatory obligations

In early August, the government of the United Kingdom released 13 proposals to change product safety. While stakeholders have been expecting these proposals for a while now, a few of the changes came as a surprise to regulatory experts because they c…

September 04, 2023 by Chris Occleshaw, recall consultant
Blog
September 01, 2023
Wayne Mitchell
global director, sales and marketing
U.S. lawmakers revisit regulations for autonomous vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that it plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking on automated driving systems (ADS) this fall. Simultaneously, several members of the U.S. House of Representatives are …

September 01, 2023 by Wayne Mitchell, global director, sales and marketing
Blog
September 01, 2023
Neil Wright
director, professional liability claims
Navigating professional indemnity insurance

Professional indemnity insurance — also referred to as professional liability or errors and omissions — is used by lawyers, accountants and other professionals who require expert guidance and coverage for their business. In this podcast, …

September 01, 2023 by Neil Wright, director, professional liability claims
Press release
September 01, 2023
Sedgwick promotes David Harrison to lead UK liability claims services

LONDON, 1 September 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions, announced that industry veteran David Harrison will take the helm as director of its liability claims services in …

September 01, 2023
Legislative update
August 30, 2023
Legislation updates: Disability, leave and workers' compensation

Sedgwick regularly monitors and reports on disability, leave and workers' compensation legislation impacting our customers. Click on the links below for summaries of recent updates. July 2023 leave law summary — U.S. Legislative changes f…

August 30, 2023
Press release
August 29, 2023
Sedgwick désigné employeur attractif 2023 pour les métiers de l’IT par 01Net et Pro-Conso

PARIS, le 29 août 2023 - Sedgwick, leader mondial en solutions intégrées d’expertise d’assurance et de gestion des risques, est désigné par le magazine 01NET et le groupe Pro-Conso comme l’un des employeurs particulièrement attractifs dans le secteur…

August 29, 2023
Blog
August 28, 2023
Bob Richards
OAM, national executive adjuster
Understanding proximate cause

In the insurance space, the concept of proximate cause plays a pivotal role in determining the outcome of insurance claims. Insurance policies are designed to provide coverage for specific perils and damages, but when multiple events occur simultaneo…

August 28, 2023 by Bob Richards, OAM, national executive adjuster
Blog
August 28, 2023
Terrence Phoon
quantity surveyor, New Zealand
Quantity surveyors: doing the right thing for the customer at an acceptable cost to the insurer

In the construction industry, a quantity surveyor plays a central role in every new build project. They work out the quantities and costs of materials as well as the time and labour on tenders. They also negotiate contracts and work schedules, advise…

August 28, 2023 by Terrence Phoon, quantity surveyor, New Zealand
News
August 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to become hurricane as it heads toward Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia is strengthening quickly as it approaches the Gulf coast of Florida, where it is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane and bring storm surges, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and hurricane-force winds as early as Tuesday…

August 28, 2023