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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.

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January 11, 2024
Chris Harvey, senior vice president, client services and Wayne Mitchell, global director, automotive solutions
The evolving risk landscape of electric vehicles

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…

January 11, 2024 by Chris Harvey, senior vice president, client services and Wayne Mitchell, global director, automotive solutions
Press release
January 10, 2024
Sedgwick announces new executive leadership appointments in Asia

SINGAPORE, 11 January 2024 — Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has named Veronica Grigg its Chief Executive Officer in Asia along with key executive appointments of Steph…

January 10, 2024
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January 10, 2024
The Standard - Delivering the Sustainability Challenge

This article features comments from Ian Gibbs, National Technical Manager of Sedgwick Repair Solutions, on Delivering the Sustainability Challenge.

January 10, 2024
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January 10, 2024
Brice Caswell, director of product compliance and statutory administration and David Setzkorn, SVP, workforce absence and disability practice leader.​
Could paid family and medical leave become the new norm?

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) offers leave with job and benefit protection to eligible employees for qualifying events. However, employers are not required to pay employees when they take leave under FMLA or similar leave laws. In response …

January 10, 2024 by Brice Caswell, director of product compliance and statutory administration and David Setzkorn, SVP, workforce absence and disability practice leader.​
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January 10, 2024
Florida Can Now Import Prescription Drugs from Canada, Will That Lower Prices?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Florida’s request to import certain prescription drugs from Canada, which will open the way for the state to obtain drugs at lower prices than in the United States.

January 10, 2024
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January 09, 2024
Nicole Bartunek, client services manager and Andy McCallum, VP, specialty operations
Weathering the winter storm season in the U.S.

Millions of people across the U.S. are at risk as winter storms led to power outages, freezing pipes, dangerous roads and more. As the 2024 winter weather season unfolds, what should insurers, property owners and vehicle owners keep in mind? In this …

January 09, 2024 by Nicole Bartunek, client services manager and Andy McCallum, VP, specialty operations
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January 09, 2024
Big Interview: Sedgwick CEO Paul White

Paul White, regional CEO for international of Sedgwick, shares how loss adjusting and claims management will always be at the heart of what we do in order to grow.

January 09, 2024
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January 09, 2024
Ian McLennan
director, head of commercial repair solutions, UK
Use of vetted network contractors has material impact

As discussed in a previous blog, unvetted contractors may offer to complete a property repair or restoration job for less money, but enlisting tradespeople without the trusted oversight of a repair network brings additional risks — and possibly…

January 09, 2024 by Ian McLennan, director, head of commercial repair solutions, UK
Press release
January 08, 2024
Sedgwick appoints Mike Arena as Managing Director of Workforce Absence Business Development

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2024 — Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced that Mike Arena has been named Managing Director of Workforce Absence Business Development. …

January 08, 2024
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January 08, 2024
Scott Cameron, major and complex loss operations director, Sedgwick, UK; Justin Kuncaitis, senior forensic investigator, EFI Global, UK; and John Hinton, partner, Legal services, Sedgwick, UK
Fire risk in the UK: Are lithium-ion batteries the new chip pan?

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…

January 08, 2024 by Scott Cameron, major and complex loss operations director, Sedgwick, UK; Justin Kuncaitis, senior forensic investigator, EFI Global, UK; and John Hinton, partner, Legal services, Sedgwick, UK
Blog
January 04, 2024
Vince Vossel
VP, client services, special investigation unit (SIU)
Evolving attitudes toward insurance fraud

Insurance plays a critical role in our society and economy by providing protection against risk and uncertainty. Every day, the insurance industry makes people whole again after something unexpected occurs. Regrettably, there are a few bad actors who…

January 04, 2024 by Vince Vossel, VP, client services, special investigation unit (SIU)
Article
January 04, 2024
Trends to watch: New and emerging risks

Elizabeth Francy Demaret was featured in this article by Digital Insurance discussing the new and emerging risks in insurance.

January 04, 2024
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January 03, 2024
Max Koonce
chief claims officer
Demystifying presumptions in workers’ compensation

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’…

January 03, 2024 by Max Koonce, chief claims officer
Article
January 02, 2024
Sedgwick | Insurance fraud: a global problem, an Asia perspective

Insurance fraud has been a long-standing issue around the world. Here is how we are developing strategies that can tackle claims fraud in Asia.

January 02, 2024
Article
January 02, 2024
The changing insurance sector landscape and developing the workforce

Sedgwick’s Stephen Kerr elaborates on issues with finding good talent in the insurance sector, and the possible solutions.

January 02, 2024