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November 03, 2023
Sedgwick acquiert Adner en France

PARIS, 3 novembre 2023 – Sedgwick, leader mondial de solutions technologiques innovantes en matière de gestion de risques et d’expertise, fait l’acquisition d’Adner, un important cabinet d'expertise en sinistres construction en France, spécialisé dan…

November 03, 2023
Article
November 02, 2023
The Fight Over Return-to-Office Is Turning Into a Disability Dispute

David Setzkorn, leader of Sedgwick’s workforce absence and disability practice, comments on workers' requests to stay home in this article published by The Wall Street Journal.

November 02, 2023
Press release
November 02, 2023
Sedgwick expands client relationship team in the UK

LONDON, 2 November 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has bolstered its client relationship management team in the UK with the appointment of five client directors. Th…

November 02, 2023
Article
November 01, 2023
Pain treatment becomes safer, more complex

Data on workers compensation drug spending is clear: Opioid prescriptions and costs for injured workers have plummeted over the past 10 years as employers, claims managers and others aimed to greatly reduce dangerous pain medications in comp.

November 01, 2023
Article
November 01, 2023
Why cannabis farms are a growing problem for property insurers

Properties can generate a wide range of familiar insurance claims, such as storm damage to a roof or a burst pipe. But insurers also face a more sinister type of property claim...

November 01, 2023
Blog
November 01, 2023
Matt Cohen, senior vice president, client services, and Lori Newhouse, M.Ed., CRC, CCM, AVP of clinical operations, RTW, TWP & vocational services, Careworks
Advocating for airlines: stabilizing the aviation industry in a time of unprecedented change

This blog is the first installment in a series where our experts highlight the aviation industry’s challenges and trends. In part one, we discuss the people story. Stay tuned for the second blog focused on the property/liability claims story, which i…

November 01, 2023 by Matt Cohen, senior vice president, client services, and Lori Newhouse, M.Ed., CRC, CCM, AVP of clinical operations, RTW, TWP & vocational services, Careworks
Article
October 31, 2023
Best Standing Desk Converters of 2023

In this article, Lisa Orr, senior human factors consultant, comments on proper workplace ergonomics.

October 31, 2023
Article
October 31, 2023
L’expertise reste une profession indépendante

L'expertise reste une profession indépendante Xavier Gazay, CEO France & Europe de Sedgwick : "En tant que groupe international, nous devons être en mesure de délivrer une palette complète d’offres sous une même bannière".

October 31, 2023
Article
October 31, 2023
Relation client : experts et assureurs face aux dérapages croissants des assurés

Christophe Friang, Directeur général adjoint de Sedgwick France, participe à l’enquête de l'Argus de l'Assurance sur la recrudescence des incivilités, essentiellement verbales.

October 31, 2023
Blog
October 30, 2023
Christina Wunder
head of DHS
Navigating future uncertainties: the crucial role of risk management for employers

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 Christina Wunder, who weighs in on the importance of effective risk manageme…

October 30, 2023 by Christina Wunder, head of DHS
Article
October 30, 2023
Clever claims management wins Sedgwick's Ben Marsh an ANZIIF award

Read the full interview of Ben Marsh, the manager of the Christchurch branch of Sedgwick.

October 30, 2023
Legislative update
October 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. September 2023 leave law summary – U.S. Legislation in Calif…

October 30, 2023
Article
October 27, 2023
Technology transformation in workers’ compensation

Kimberly George and Mark Walls of Out Front Ideas were featured in a webinar where they discuss the future of workers' compensation.

October 27, 2023
Blog
October 27, 2023
Chris Bakes, managing director, auto solutions and Telly Berry, director, vendor management
Imagine the possibilities at SEMA 2023: maintaining a carrier mindset and fueling a customer-focused approach

Across the auto industry, trends range from lengthy cycle times and high indemnity costs to inefficient repair processes. This can often mean having to make a dozen calls to solve each challenge. But what if carriers and third party administrators (T…

October 27, 2023 by Chris Bakes, managing director, auto solutions and Telly Berry, director, vendor management
News
October 26, 2023
Hurricane Otis hits Acapulco

Damage has been extensive after a tropical storm rapidly strengthened into a powerful Category 5 hurricane and made landfall in the resort city of Acapulco, Mexico, on Wednesday. Sustained winds of 165 mph ripped walls and roofs off buildings, shatt…

October 26, 2023