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June 22, 2023
Sedgwick launches power and energy division in the UK

LONDON, 22 June 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has launched a new power and energy division in the UK, under the leadership of industry veteran David Ward. The divi…

June 22, 2023
Blog
June 22, 2023
Adam Morell, JD, assistant vice president, product compliance and Brice Caswell, director, product compliance and statutory administration
DEI’s impact on leave

By now, most organizations recognize that embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace is the right thing to do. It helps employees feel welcomed, valued, respected and heard; provides fair access to resources, opportunities and …

June 22, 2023 by Adam Morell, JD, assistant vice president, product compliance and Brice Caswell, director, product compliance and statutory administration
News
June 21, 2023
Storm Bret gaining strength in the Caribbean

Storm Bret is a tropical storm that hit the Atlantic on Monday. The storm is expected to reach the Lesser Antilles group of islands in the Caribbean Sea by Thursday. Bret is intensifying as it moves toward the Lesser Antilles. The storm was about …

June 21, 2023
Blog
June 20, 2023
Tonya Scheuerman
senior consultant, engineering
Tackling equipment losses after fire and smoke

The impact of forest fire smoke on electronic equipment can be significant. Often, the damage can lead to electrical and structural problems that require costly repairs or replacements. In a previous forest fire blog, my colleagues shared guidance to…

June 20, 2023 by Tonya Scheuerman, senior consultant, engineering
Press release
June 20, 2023
Sedgwick names Mary Ann Anderson and Devin Shillington regional managers in Canada

TORONTO, June 20, 2023 — Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has appointed Mary Ann Anderson and Devin Shillington regional managers for Atlantic Canada and the Western reg…

June 20, 2023
Blog
June 20, 2023
Damian Glynn, director, head of financial risks, and Charlotte Duncalf, major and complex loss adjuster
Parametric insurance: is it the answer?

A new type of insurance policy is emerging in global markets: parametric insurance. As with any insurance coverage, it comes with both benefits and risks. To determine when it would be appropriate to take out a parametric cover, we must first underst…

June 20, 2023 by Damian Glynn, director, head of financial risks, and Charlotte Duncalf, major and complex loss adjuster
Blog
June 19, 2023
James Norman
international business development director
Intelligent resilience: 3 strategies for persevering through uncertain times

The insurance industry is, of course, not immune to the tumultuous economic climate in which businesses are operating today. Carriers are feeling the adverse impact of the ongoing shocks on their brands, workforce and financial performance. During pe…

June 19, 2023 by James Norman, international business development director
Blog
June 19, 2023
Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE
SVP, EFI Global
Sustainable construction practices: building a greener future

Corporate citizenship has become a business imperative in recent years and the pressure is on for organizations to develop strategies and deliver initiatives that showcase regard for a healthier planet. As environmental concerns escalate, sustainable…

June 19, 2023 by Juan Carlos Araiza, Ph.D., PE, SVP, EFI Global
Blog
June 16, 2023
Mark Buckingham
recall advisor
Defra releases guidance on UK single-use plastic ban

In preparation for a ban on certain single-use plastic products that goes into effect on 1 October 2023, the UK Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released guidance to assist businesses with the transition. Originally ann…

June 16, 2023 by Mark Buckingham, recall advisor
Blog
June 14, 2023
Karen Samuel
Acting general manager, DHS
Managing employee absenteeism: the importance of prioritising employee well-being and the cost of ignoring it

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 Karen Samuel, acting general manager, DHS who weighs in on the importance of…

June 14, 2023 by Karen Samuel, Acting general manager, DHS
Video
June 14, 2023
Sedgwick was again pleased to be featured in series 15 of the BBC’s established Claimed and Shamed documentary.

Steve Crystal, our international head of claims fraud, is featured explaining how an organised crime network based in France attempted to commit a €250,000 fraud by making a false fire claim.

June 14, 2023
Article
June 14, 2023
AI and Privacy: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Personal Data

Eric Schmitt, Global chief information security officer, writes about the adoption of generative AI in the business world transforming the way we work.

June 14, 2023
Blog
June 13, 2023
Mike Sankey
executive general adjuster
Cannabis: a growing exposure and an adjuster's perspective

Companies in the cannabis industry face a unique set of risks, from dispensary theft to greenhouse fires. On the property side, losses can range anywhere from a few thousand to upwards of a million dollars depending on the circumstances. For small st…

June 13, 2023 by Mike Sankey, executive general adjuster
Blog
June 12, 2023
Domenic Quartullo
Partner, forensic accounting services
6 steps to a thorough business valuation

Business valuations determine the true worth of a business, and in the context of forensic accounting are considered critical. This process is required for a range of purposes involving parties that have conflicting interests and are being advised by…

June 12, 2023 by Domenic Quartullo, Partner, forensic accounting services
Press release
June 12, 2023
Sedgwick acquiert les activités et les actifs du Commissariat d’Avaries de Paris

PARIS, le 12 juin 2023 - Sedgwick, leader mondial de solutions technologiques innovantes en matière de gestion de risques et d’expertise, se réjouit d’annoncer le rachat des activités et des actifs du Commissariat d’Avaries de Paris, spécialiste de l…

June 12, 2023