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June 16, 2016
David North
President and CEO
Supporting the OneOrlando Fund

The recent tragic events in Orlando, Florida—where 49 people lost their lives and dozens more were wounded in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history—weigh heavily on our hearts and minds. For Sedgwick’s 450-plus colleagues in the g…

June 16, 2016 by David North, President and CEO
June 10, 2016
Quinn Guist, President, CH
It's a wrap: Ohio MCO open enrollment 2016

Many within the workers’ compensation industry know that Ohio’s system is unique. In fact, even here at Sedgwick, we frequently hear, “that’s a state of Ohio situation.” The good news is that Sedgwick’s Ohio team of nearly 400 colleagues within the…

June 10, 2016 by Quinn Guist, President, CH
June 03, 2016
Michael Reynolds, Director of Total Performance, Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.
7 Steps to Forensic Investigation Success

The scientific method is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge (1).  Its origin is thought to be over 1000 years old and it is still used today to …

June 03, 2016 by Michael Reynolds, Director of Total Performance, Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.
May 27, 2016
How could current and future technology shape workers’ compensation?

New technology is reshaping the world in which we live. It takes the form of self-driving cars, virtual reality and 3-dimensional (3D) printers. Once thought to be cold and impersonal, technology is redefining our expectations and ho…

May 27, 2016
May 20, 2016
Matthew Zink, MPA, Manager Medicare Compliance & Structured Settlements
Case study: Structured settlements ease a large loss

What happens when you experience a significant large loss at your organization? We recently supported one of our clients through such an event and wanted to share lessons learned in the hopes they can help other employers be mindful of how structur…

May 20, 2016 by Matthew Zink, MPA, Manager Medicare Compliance & Structured Settlements
May 12, 2016
Dr. Paul Peak
Assistant Vice President Clinical Pharmacy
Over-the-counter problem no longer under the radar

Three weeks ago, I was wrapping up a discussion with a client and fellow Sedgwick colleagues on the opioid epidemic. Someone in the room received the unexpected text that Prince had died. In the next few moments, without any other information, my fel…

May 12, 2016 by Dr. Paul Peak, Assistant Vice President Clinical Pharmacy
May 06, 2016
Dr. Teresa Bartlett
Senior Medical Officer
Suicide rates rise - What can you do?

Life is precious!  The disturbing news hit the press late last month about the alarming escalating rates of suicide in this country.  The overall suicide rate rose by 24% from 1999 to 2014 according to the National Center for Health Stati…

May 06, 2016 by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, Senior Medical Officer
April 30, 2016
Shanea McKinney, Pharmacist
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is today

Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day today, Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and you could save a life. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was established in 2010 by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) …

April 30, 2016 by Shanea McKinney, Pharmacist
April 28, 2016
Workers’ Memorial Day

Today is Workers’ Memorial Day, an annual international observance to pay tribute to workers who have died or experienced exposures to hazards on the job. Thanks to the efforts of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and talent…

April 28, 2016
April 25, 2016
Mike McGee, ASE Senior Investigator, Investigative Locksmith, Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.
Taking a closer look when lightning strikes

According to the National Lightning Safety Institute, it is not uncommon for lightning to strike a vehicle, moving or parked. The effects of the strike vary from vehicle to vehicle depending on the circumstances related to the storm and vehicle typ…

April 25, 2016 by Mike McGee, ASE Senior Investigator, Investigative Locksmith, Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.
April 15, 2016
Chris Mandel, RF
SVP Strategic Solutions
Risk management maturity #RIMS2016

Earlier this week at the annual RIMS conference, I partnered with Iman H. Al-Gharabally, Team Leader ERM, from the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) to delve into the nature of mature and, by inference, effective risk management programs. My partn…

April 15, 2016 by Chris Mandel, RF, SVP Strategic Solutions
April 13, 2016
Jonathan Mast, Director Social Media
Caring counts at the Alpha Project

Time spent at RIMS is always worthwhile. We are fortunate to enjoy many opportunities to connect with friends, clients, colleagues and other industry partners, and it has been a pleasure spending time in San Diego this year. However, in the midst o…

April 13, 2016 by Jonathan Mast, Director Social Media
April 12, 2016
Robin Joines
SVP Risk Management
The Heart of RIMS

Editor’s Note: Robin was awarded the prestigious Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award at the 2016 Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) annual conference in San Diego, CA. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the Memphis RIMS chapte…

April 12, 2016 by Robin Joines, SVP Risk Management
April 11, 2016
Kimberly George
SVP Corporate Development, M&A, and Healthcare
Why mental health, why RIMS 2016?

Today I have the fortunate opportunity to present at RIMS 2016 with Scott Daniels, Director of Disability, Comcast on the topic of Achieving balance: Managing mental health and stress-related issues in the workplace. Mental illness is a leading cause…

April 11, 2016 by Kimberly George, SVP Corporate Development, M&A, and Healthcare
April 07, 2016
David North
President and CEO
Caring counts #RIMS2016

Spring is a time of promise, inspiration and excitement and part of that annual anticipation is attending two of my favorite events – Sedgwick’s annual Most Valued Performer (MVP) awards and the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) conference…

April 07, 2016 by David North, President and CEO