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March 20, 2023
Sedgwick appoints Andre Mataia head of construction in Australia

SYDNEY, 21 March 2023 — Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has named Andre Mataia head of its construction adjusting team in Australia. The promotion showcases the growth …

March 20, 2023
Blog
March 16, 2023
Beth Burry, managing director, clinical programs and Jo Copeland, SVP design and strategy
Managing lost workdays and medical costs with nurse triage

On-the-job injuries present a variety of challenges for impacted employees and their employers. In today's podcast we are joined by Beth Burry, managing director, clinical programs and Jo Copeland, SVP design and strategy who discuss what clinical co…

March 16, 2023 by Beth Burry, managing director, clinical programs and Jo Copeland, SVP design and strategy
Blog
March 13, 2023
Max Koonce, chief claims officer, and David Guaragna, SVP, operations
Inflation and the current claims landscape

Price increases can be seen across all industries — from food and fuel to construction and manufacturing. When we look at the claims industry, these same factors are influencing costs in workers’ compensation, auto and property claims. Inflati…

March 13, 2023 by Max Koonce, chief claims officer, and David Guaragna, SVP, operations
Article
January 30, 2023
Kids’ Chance New Initiative: Helping Even More Kids Impacted by WC Injuries Achieve a Brighter Future

Andrea Buhl, president of managed care, provides commentary in this Risk & Insurance article.

January 30, 2023
Blog
October 11, 2022
Kathy Tazic
managing director client services
Expand your view at National Comp 2022

Our industry will gather at National Comp in Las Vegas Oct. 19-21. We look forward to seeing our clients and partners throughout the conference and talking about some of the significant challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Here is a glim…

October 11, 2022 by Kathy Tazic, managing director client services
Blog
October 10, 2022
Rebecca Sherman
clinical behavioral health specialist
Mental wellness: awareness to action

Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day, a time designated for education around mental health issues and mobilizing efforts to support people around the globe. This topic is important to me not only because I’m a licensed clinical social worker and claims…

October 10, 2022 by Rebecca Sherman, clinical behavioral health specialist
Blog
September 12, 2022
David Kessler, D.C., M.H.A. CHCQM, SVP and medical director, Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio (MCO)
Chiropractic care in workers’ compensation

The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently published the findings of its study on the use of chiropractic care to treat injured workers in the United States suffering from lower back pain. As a chiropractor by training and a longti…

September 12, 2022 by David Kessler, D.C., M.H.A. CHCQM, SVP and medical director, Sedgwick Managed Care Ohio (MCO)
Blog
September 07, 2022
Tracey Davanport, VP, clinical operations and Melissa Shannon, senior clinical team lead
Empowering injured workers: the role of a surgery nurse

Getting ready for the workday. Going on a walk with family. Grocery shopping. Working out with a friend. These scenes are what many of us typically associate with a normal routine. But for injured workers, life is quickly turned upside down. Navigati…

September 07, 2022 by Tracey Davanport, VP, clinical operations and Melissa Shannon, senior clinical team lead
Blog
August 29, 2022
Revel Boulon
senior marine surveyor/adjuster and leader, yacht practice
Navigating the waters of yacht coverage

While the word “yacht” may evoke images of leisure cruising and carefree living for many people, vessel owners know there is much to consider when it comes to protecting their maritime investment. This is particularly true for those who sail to, or k…

August 29, 2022 by Revel Boulon, senior marine surveyor/adjuster and leader, yacht practice
Article
August 23, 2022
Can Antidepressants Really Cause A Heat Stroke In The Summer?

Sedgwick's Reema Hammoud weighs in on which antidepressants carry the most risk

August 23, 2022
Article
July 22, 2022
Your Workers’ Comp Claims Strategy Impacts Your Brand — Top Employers Explain Why It Matters

Max Koonce, chief claims officer, provides commentary in this Risk & Insurance article.

July 22, 2022
Blog
July 12, 2022
Andrew Buchanan
head of construction liability, Australia
Takeaways from recent judgment under New South Wales’ DBP Act

The Supreme Court of New South Wales recently delivered an important decision on the duty of care owed by building practitioners under the highly publicised Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) Act, which took effect on 11 June 2020. Both the act …

July 12, 2022 by Andrew Buchanan, head of construction liability, Australia
Blog
July 06, 2022
Dr. Teresa Bartlett, senior medical officer and Andy Kovacs, manager of risk services
Coping with the summer heat wave and keeping workers safe

With summer underway in the Northern Hemisphere, and above-normal temperatures expected in many areas, the heat is on many of our minds. In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, senior medical officer and Andy Kovacs, manager of risk se…

July 06, 2022 by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, senior medical officer and Andy Kovacs, manager of risk services
Blog
June 27, 2022
Beth Burry-Jackson
SVP, managed care operations
Improving outcomes: PTSD in the workplace

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) claims can be particularly tricky due to the shifting nature of the diagnosis. Greater awareness around mental health is helpful, but there are several factors that greatly impact a patient’s outcome. The challen…

June 27, 2022 by Beth Burry-Jackson, SVP, managed care operations
Article
May 25, 2022
Data could prompt comp industry to reconsider chiropractors

Jeff Ziblut, vice president of clinical operations, provides commentary in this Business Insurance article.

May 25, 2022