There was a time when cars were only about getting from one place to another. Today, with the advent of cell phones, wireless-enabled laptops, and portable printers, the car has become a mobile office — especially for field claim adjusters who spend so much of their time in vehicles.
What could make their lives easier? Almost anything that could improve the transition of a four-wheel capsule designed for dashing down a highway at 70 miles per hour to a stable, spacious work space that doesn't require contortions to get comfortable in order to catch up on paperwork and go online.
Fortunately, there are equipment and modifications available that can turn a car into an ergonomically supportive office environment. Companies are beginning to take on the challenge of outfitting fleet vehicles to better accommodate traveling workers like claim adjusters. Their goals? Fewer injured workers and increased worker productivity.
Want to continue reading?
Become a Free PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader
Your access to unlimited PropertyCasualty360 content isn’t changing.
Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:
- Breaking insurance news and analysis, on-site and via our newsletters and custom alerts
- Weekly Insurance Speak podcast featuring exclusive interviews with industry leaders
- Educational webcasts, white papers, and ebooks from industry thought leaders
- Critical converage of the employee benefits and financial advisory markets on our other ALM sites, BenefitsPRO and ThinkAdvisor
Already have an account? Sign In Now
© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.
