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August 04, 2023
Chris Harvey
VP, crisis solution
Cybersecurity threats in the medical device sector

As technology rapidly evolves, cybersecurity has become indispensable in many industries. As the risk of cyberattacks infiltrates the healthcare industry, U.S. Congress is pressured to take action. As a range of medical devices — IV pumps, MRI …

August 04, 2023 by Chris Harvey, VP, crisis solution
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August 03, 2023
Tracy Peterson
branch manager for Nelson and Blenheim
Collaboration amid catastrophe: responding to disaster in New Zealand

In late January 2023, Auckland experienced record rainfall and flooding. Two weeks later, Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand and was cited as the worst storm to affect the country this century. The upper North Island, Gisborne and the Hawkes Bay areas…

August 03, 2023 by Tracy Peterson, branch manager for Nelson and Blenheim
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August 03, 2023
Which insurance specialty will grow this year?

Nicola Dryden was featured in Insurance Business UK. Watch now to learn about which insurance specialty will grow in 2023.

August 03, 2023
Article
August 02, 2023
‘A watershed moment’ – Reaction as Consumer Duty comes into force

’Firms will now have a laser focus on looking at everything through the lens of the customer,’ says chief client officer, Nicola Dryden.

August 02, 2023
Article
August 02, 2023
Opioid dependency drugs on rise in comp

Reema Hammoud, Assistant vice president, clinical pharmacy, featured in Business Insurance. Find out why the workers' compensation industry is seeing a rise in the percentage of claims containing prescriptions for drugs used in managing opioid depend…

August 02, 2023
Article
August 01, 2023
Leveraging DEI

Page 33: Meet several career pioneers who help implement diversity, who leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for a more diverse workforce, and who bring about social change at major STEM companies.

August 01, 2023
Article
August 01, 2023
How the Nova Scotia floods compare to Hurricane Fiona

“In terms of damages, it is comparable [to Fiona],” Michael Galea, senior vice president of operations, said of the rain storm in Nova Scotia this past week.

August 01, 2023
Blog
August 01, 2023
Chris Bakes, managing director, auto solutions, Kyle Dunlap, AVP, client management services and Jason Kurutz, director, product management and business strategy
Creating care-focused options for improved fleet resilience and safer driver behavior

Within the transportation and logistics arena, automotive fleet operators face unique and complex claims challenges related to cycle times, costs and safety. Whether serving a commercial leasing firm, corporate vehicle fleet, or trucking and transpor…

August 01, 2023 by Chris Bakes, managing director, auto solutions, Kyle Dunlap, AVP, client management services and Jason Kurutz, director, product management and business strategy
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July 28, 2023
Don't let a summer break lead to burnout

Mark Debus, clinical manager of behavioral health at third-party claims management, talks about how employers can support the mental wellness of their workers returning to work.

July 28, 2023
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July 28, 2023
Ryan Gooley
recall consultant
FDA expands list of priority guidance topics for its Foods Program

On July 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) and Office of Food Policy and Response (OFPR) released an updated list of draft and final guidance topics that will be a priority for the …

July 28, 2023 by Ryan Gooley, recall consultant
July 28, 2023
Cargo ship fire still blazing in the North Sea

A cargo ship caught fire off the Dutch coast on Tuesday, and as of Friday, it is still burning. Crew members were evacuated with the help of helicopters and lifeboats Tuesday. According to the Dutch Coast Guard, it is still not safe to bring a salvag…

July 28, 2023
Legislative update
July 27, 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. June 2023 leave law summary — U.S. Legislation in Calif…

July 27, 2023
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July 26, 2023
Michael D. Matthews, M.S., P.E.
forensic mechanical engineer, EFI Global
Assessing the risk of robots in the age of automation

Emerging technologies and robotic assemblies are paving the way for automation to become a meaningful part of life. Efficiency, safety, productivity and convenience are a few reasons behind the increased dependency on such technologies. From a financ…

July 26, 2023 by Michael D. Matthews, M.S., P.E., forensic mechanical engineer, EFI Global
Article
July 26, 2023
Could AI reduce product liability insurance claims?

Chris Occleshaw says AI has a 'sophisticated ability to actually detect defects that humans might not be able to identify'.

July 26, 2023
Article
July 25, 2023
The power of recognition programs to build bonds

Douglas Dell, vice president and director of Vale National Training Center, Inc., is featured in PropertyCasualty360. Read about newest generation's entrance into the workforce.

July 25, 2023