Debbie Michel is president of Helmsman Management Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Mutual Insurance, one of the nation's largest property and casualty insurers. With over $5.5 billion in losses under management, Helmsman is the TPA partner of choice for businesses with 1,000 employees or more.
National Underwriter: Are there any specific trends in the workers comp space that you've identified in the two years since you've led Helmsman Management Services? Things that perhaps both insurers and client organizations should keep an eye on?
Debbie Michel: With the average medical cost per workers compensation lost time claim continuing to grow, and looming changes in our healthcare delivery system, there is a renewed interest in holistic health and wellness.
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