By Scotty Benton, VP, workers’ compensation practice; Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy; Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant; and Rich Wirth, SVP, risk services The statistics regarding drug use among the American workforce are alarming. Drugs can adversely affect a person’s judgment, reaction time, attentiveness, dexterity, cognitive function, productivity and more. It’s not hard to imagine how an employee […]

Supporting an atmosphere of learning by offering ongoing professional development opportunities enables employees to keep their skills sharp, gain new proficiencies, and enjoy personal and professional growth. For employers, providing access to corporate universities, tuition assistance benefits and mentorship programs is seen as a win-win for their employees and the business. In this podcast, we […]

NANTERRE, le 26 janvier 2023 – Sedgwick, leader mondial de solutions technologiques innovantes en matière de gestion de risques et d’expertise, dispose de son propre organisme de formation en France depuis 2018. Celui-ci, connu sous le nom de Sedgwick’s Campus, propose une gamme complète de formations pour accompagner la montée en compétences des collaborateurs de Sedgwick ; […]

By Lisa Orr, senior human factors consultant and Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant A core principle in risk services, one of the most effective ways to support employee safety and well-being and control workers’ compensation costs is to prevent on-the-job injuries from occurring in the first place. A population group that presents a significant challenge in this […]

By Scotty Benton, VP, workers’ compensation practice; Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy; Laura Oslund, senior risk services consultant; and Rich Wirth, SVP, risk services The statistics regarding drug use among the American workforce are alarming. An estimated one in 12 U.S. workers has a substance use disorder (SUD), and more than half of all adults diagnosed with […]

By James Norman, International business development director As we navigate reoccurring global events and uncertain times, insurance continues to play a critical role in risk transfer — providing assurance and allowing organizations to continue business as usual. Covers like business interruption (BI), cyber, trade credit and political risk may come to mind. With a greater […]

NANTERRE, 22 septembre 2022 – Sedgwick, leader mondial de solutions technologiques innovantes en matière de gestion de risques et d’expertise, dispose de son propre organisme de formation interne en France, Sedgwick Campus. Celui-ci propose une gamme complète de formations, d’activités, d’audits et de conseils pour accompagner la montée en compétences des collaborateurs de Sedgwick. Ce catalogue qui […]

By Adam Morell, JD, assistant vice president, product compliance When an employee is unable to work due to an illness or injury, employers are responsible for creating a safe, supportive environment for them to return to. But it doesn’t have to be an “all or nothing” approach. There are several ways to take care of […]

By guest author, Dr. Raymond Shelton Foreword by Mike Leslie, VP of sales, temporary housing, Sedgwick After a property loss, many insureds experience trauma as they work through the stages of grief for their damaged home, precious family heirlooms or priceless photos. Processing the loss can take time and may interfere with the ability to […]

By Lisa Orr, senior human factors consultant The rapid shift to work-from-home arrangements during the COVID-19 pandemic meant that many remote work setups were quickly put together without long-term considerations in mind. Given that two years have passed since the start of the pandemic, now is a good time to revisit these — what once […]

By Andrew Price, director, staffing solutions When an individual or organization faces a loss, finding the right local expert at a moment’s notice can be challenging. For daily claims and catastrophe (CAT) deployments, our colleagues work hand-in-hand with our network of independent field and desk adjusters (IAs) to manage the resulting claim surge and show […]

SYDNEY, Feb. 8, 2022 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, will begin offering its acclaimed Sedgwick University training programs in Australia to develop, upskill, and attract the next generation of claims professionals. In December 2021, Sedgwick University rolled out the plans for a global footprint to provide state-of-the-art claims and […]

Expanded geographic reach and diversified curricula to accommodate growth and skills goals of next-generation claims professionals MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 14, 2021 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, announced that its world-class training programs will continue expanding under the division name Sedgwick University. The company will align its in-person […]

By Scott Westman, senior vice president, casualty operations The further we get from the start of the pandemic, the more permanent the changes to the world of workers’ compensation become. New industry players have been introduced, business needs have been refined and program practices have evolved. Those who found ways to pivot quickly — while […]