I have been coming to RIMS for over 20 years and it never grows old. I remain as excited this year as I did the first time I attended. Again I can say rapid changes are happening in our industry, especially in the area of technology. At Sedgwick…

Jon Wroten, Sedgwick senior vice president of regulatory compliance and quality, is profiled and recognized for his business accomplishments, leadership philosophy, and willingness to embrace change. The feature focuses on his roles as a deputy she…

As a reflection of our caring counts spirit, and our corporate responsibility to support the communities in which we work and live, we joined the strong network of volunteers, donors and partners that represent the Red Cross by giving the gift of ho…

With rare, catastrophic cases that result in life-altering injuries, engaging the right resources from day one can help improve the patient’s recovery. Most complex claims are not initially defined as catastrophic; it is the claim’s path that can lea…

Because healthcare can be complex, it’s very difficult for employees and their family members to know how to navigate all of the programs and health-related benefits their employer offers – and know who to call for what. Because so many of the benefi…

After receiving certified results of a state recount, 2016 closed with Maine Gov. Paul LePage issuing a proclamation of the Referendum Question 1 vote that allows recreational use of marijuana by those at least 21 years of age. Maine joins Alaska, Ca…

For companies with a global leave policy, the following leave types are offered: According to the Integrated Benefits Institute (IBI), employers are moving toward offering paid parental leave because they want to care for their employees and creat…

edge:Tell us about your role in the company. Stewart:Since 2009, I’ve led Vericlaim’s owned operations in the U.K. and been a member of the board of the vrs adjusters’ network, which comprises 3,500 licensed partners with expertise in loss adjusting …

Now that spring is here, many areas of the country are enjoying the warmer temperatures, but this season also brings the continuing threat of severe weather. When businesses are physically damaged and financial losses occur due to severe weather, it …

The alphabet soup of government compliance   There are many recent industry-related changes and others on the horizon that could have a significant impact on employer programs. Some of these legislative updates and rule changes occurred during 2016 …

Many industries today share a dilemma: how to bridge the talent gap. As seasoned professionals retire, they take with them institutional knowledge, industry experience, subject matter expertise, and technical and leadership competencies. Recru…

On Wednesday, April 26, from 8:30 am – 9:30 am Gert Cruywagen (Director of Risk Management for Tsogo Sun and author of the book “Jungle Risk Management”) and I will be presenting on a subject many risk professionals struggle with: identifying and exp…