Hurricane Michael, Other Challenges Impacting Georgia’s Timber Industry April 1, 2019 Georgia’s timber industry is facing many headwinds as it seeks to recover from the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Michael...
Misdiagnosis Most Common Reason for Malpractice Claims, Studies Claim April 1, 2019 Two recent studies underscored the significance of misdiagnosis as a source of medical malpractice claims. Coverys, a malpractice carrier based...
Insurance Industry Facing Competitive Labor Market April 1, 2019 Like other industries today, the property/casualty insurance industry is facing a highly competitive job market as it strives to fill...
Insurers Cautious About Marijuana Insurance Market April 1, 2019 The marijuana industry is an opportunity for insurers as more states have legalized the drug. But there are still risks...
Agencies Looking for New Talent Have Their Work Cut Out for Them April 1, 2019 By Stephanie K. Jones Newsflash to insurance agency owners seeking to onboard new employees: Expect to have to pay more, offer more and train...
Some Data Indicates Increasing Accident Rates in Marijuana States April 1, 2019 Preliminary research indicates that the legalization of recreational marijuana in 10 states has increased accident rates, the Insurance Information Institute...
Another View April 1, 2019 Bunker, a startup broker focused on independent contractors and small businesses, sees gig workers and their workers’ compensation insurance needs...
Workers’ Comp Subscription Rate in Texas Fell From 2016 to 2018 March 18, 2019 Between 2016 and 2018, the percentage of private sector employers participating in the workers’ compensation system in Texas fell from...
Truth-Tellers for Claims Adjusters March 18, 2019 By Jim Sams 3-D Images, Surveillance Video Cameras Help Catch Fakes The physician couldn’t tell what was causing the smudge on a CT...
Deadly Southeast Tornado Outbreak Spawned 36 Tornadoes, 23 Deaths March 18, 2019 The number of tornadoes confirmed to have touched down in a deadly outbreak across the Southeast in early March was...