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Sedgwick’s experts and thought leaders are focused on 23 key trends we believe will be critical this year. See how we’re responding to opportunities and issues facing people, property, brands and performance — and find strategies and solutions to meet each challenge.

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September 01, 2023
Wayne Mitchell
global director, sales and marketing
U.S. lawmakers revisit regulations for autonomous vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicated that it plans to publish a notice of proposed rulemaking on automated driving systems (ADS) this fall. Simultaneously, several members of the U.S. House of Representatives are …

September 01, 2023 by Wayne Mitchell, global director, sales and marketing
Blog
September 01, 2023
Neil Wright
director, professional liability claims
Navigating professional indemnity insurance

Professional indemnity insurance — also referred to as professional liability or errors and omissions — is used by lawyers, accountants and other professionals who require expert guidance and coverage for their business. In this podcast, …

September 01, 2023 by Neil Wright, director, professional liability claims
Press release
September 01, 2023
Sedgwick promotes David Harrison to lead UK liability claims services

LONDON, 1 September 2023 – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits, and integrated business solutions, announced that industry veteran David Harrison will take the helm as director of its liability claims services in …

September 01, 2023
Legislative update
August 30, 2023
Legislation updates: Disability, leave and workers' compensation

Sedgwick regularly monitors and reports on disability, leave and workers' compensation legislation impacting our customers. Click on the links below for summaries of recent updates. July 2023 leave law summary — U.S. Legislative changes f…

August 30, 2023
Press release
August 29, 2023
Sedgwick désigné employeur attractif 2023 pour les métiers de l’IT par 01Net et Pro-Conso

PARIS, le 29 août 2023 - Sedgwick, leader mondial en solutions intégrées d’expertise d’assurance et de gestion des risques, est désigné par le magazine 01NET et le groupe Pro-Conso comme l’un des employeurs particulièrement attractifs dans le secteur…

August 29, 2023
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August 28, 2023
Bob Richards
OAM, national executive adjuster
Understanding proximate cause

In the insurance space, the concept of proximate cause plays a pivotal role in determining the outcome of insurance claims. Insurance policies are designed to provide coverage for specific perils and damages, but when multiple events occur simultaneo…

August 28, 2023 by Bob Richards, OAM, national executive adjuster
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August 28, 2023
Terrence Phoon
quantity surveyor, New Zealand
Quantity surveyors: doing the right thing for the customer at an acceptable cost to the insurer

In the construction industry, a quantity surveyor plays a central role in every new build project. They work out the quantities and costs of materials as well as the time and labour on tenders. They also negotiate contracts and work schedules, advise…

August 28, 2023 by Terrence Phoon, quantity surveyor, New Zealand
News
August 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia expected to become hurricane as it heads toward Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia is strengthening quickly as it approaches the Gulf coast of Florida, where it is expected to make landfall as a major hurricane and bring storm surges, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and hurricane-force winds as early as Tuesday…

August 28, 2023
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August 25, 2023
Mike Beber
chartered building surveyor
Modern methods of building: the future for the construction industry?

Many of our listeners may not be familiar with modern methods of construction — commonly referred to as MMC. In today's podcast, Mike Beber, chartered building surveyor, discusses some advantages and disadvantages of MMC, the status of this typ…

August 25, 2023 by Mike Beber, chartered building surveyor
Article
August 25, 2023
AI and advanced analytics transforming insurance claims handling

Richard Sheridan was featured in Insurance Times. ’Analytics and claims bring to life the knowledge we possess about our customers,’ says head of customer experience and insight.

August 25, 2023
Press release
August 24, 2023
Gregory Terlecky, Siroos Shariati and Amir Mirarab join EFI Global

TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2023 – EFI Global, a leading, full-service international consulting firm specializing in forensic engineering, environmental, fire investigation and specialty consulting services, welcomed three new members to its forensic engineeri…

August 24, 2023
Article
August 24, 2023
How insurers cope with shifting ground caused by summer heatwaves

Kevin Williams was featured in Insurance Post. Learn more about how insurers are trying to minimise the damaging impact of heatwaves on property.

August 24, 2023
Article
August 24, 2023
What the Nova Scotia floods cost insurers

Michael Galea, senior vice president of operations, talks about the Nova Scotia floods in comparison to Fiona.

August 24, 2023
Blog
August 23, 2023
Paul Gilbert
forensic consultant, large complex loss - EFI Global
­­Reinstating equipment after a water exposure loss

When a piece of equipment is exposed to water and therefore experiences a contamination-related loss, a process to ensure that the impacted mechanical and electrical assemblies are properly cared for should ensue immediately. The goal is to reconditi…

August 23, 2023 by Paul Gilbert, forensic consultant, large complex loss - EFI Global
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August 22, 2023
Dr. Reema Hammoud
AVP, clinical pharmacy
How AI is transforming the pharmaceutical industry

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been utilized for some time now in the pharmacy setting, but it has evolved significantly in recent years. So much so that pharmacies can better predict drug effectiveness, identify potential side effects, quicken tim…

August 22, 2023 by Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP, clinical pharmacy