Two hundred sixty attendees. One inaugural conference. Countless conversations continuing long after the sessions ended. For many in the Illinois workers’ compensation community, IL Work Comp Connect was more than an industry event. It was a deliberate in building something stronger: a more connected, collaborative space where claims professionals, attorneys, employers, vendors, and risk leaders … Read more
Workers’ Compensation Claims
When the unexpected happens on the worksite — a slip, a strain, an incident that triggers a claim — the clock starts ticking. For organizations in manufacturing, construction, or healthcare, that first response window can mean the difference between a manageable claim and a costly disruption. Many businesses hesitate, hoping a minor injury resolves on … Read more
The severity of Workers’ Compensation claims is rising in the insurance industry. At the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Annual Issues Symposium held earlier this year, the NCCI showed data confirming an industry-wide trend in increasing claim severity. The aging workforce, medical inflation from expensive technology, and rising wages leading to higher indemnity costs … Read more
