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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…
Vericlaim acquires Farrell & Associates
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…
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…
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…
Sedgwick SVP Robin Joines receives Heart of RIMS Award and joins board of Spencer Educational Foundation
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…
Chris Mandel wins RIMS Goodell Award
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…
It was my privilege to present along with Dr. Paul Peak of Sedgwick at the 2016 National RX Drug and Heroin Summit in Atlanta, Georgia to discuss dangerous prescribing practices and at-risk patients. The conference was highlighted by a public ap…
Finding the employee the appropriate care from providers who understand workers’ compensation cases is vital. To help ensure the best results, claims and managed care professionals must work with these doctors and clinical experts to ensure that ever…
This is a real issue in the workers’ compensation and group health industries where 30% or more of the data in provider networks is incorrect.1 This includes information such as phone numbers, addresses and whether or not the providers are taking new…
RESPONDING TO A CHANGING WORKFORCE For many workers, especially millennials, workplace flexibility and family-friendly benefits are no longer just a preference; they are an expectation.1 When job candidates for key positions are in short supply, offe…
A wake-up call for mental health The startling news headlines have somewhat slowed since last month’s tragic Germanwings airliner crash which resulted in the deaths of all aboard. By now you are familiar with the story which repeatedly focused on the…