COMMENTARY

A day of setbacks reveals something greater

Our team is ramping up for volunteer day in advance of the Workers' Compensation Institute's annual conference in Orlando.

EXPERT OPINION

Workplace violence assessment and response

Workplace violence can include everything from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. What can employers do to prevent incidents?

PROFILE

Cosentino's Food Stores: Improving workers' comp outcomes by focusing on employees

Award Winner: For Cosentino's Food Stores, improving workers' comp performance meant putting people first.

PROFILE

How a Dallas school district slashed workers' comp costs

Award winner: The Dallas Independent School District's Workers' Compensation Program dramatically cut spending while putting teachers and students first.

MARKET INSIGHTS

U.S. workers' comp strong in 2017, long-term projections unclear: Fitch

Fitch believes that the workers' compensation industry may still generate underwriting profits this year.

BEST PRACTICES

Keeping outdoor workers safe and cool in the extreme heat

Workers new to outdoor jobs are generally most at risk for heat-related illnesses.

RESEARCH

Wearables are making the workplace safer

Wearables can help improve worker safety by monitoring the wearer's physical status and environmental conditions.

CASE STUDY

Insurer questions impact of athlete's injuries

An ex-pro football player who received workers' comp benefits may have to return them after appearing on Survivor.

COMMENTARY

Why do injured workers turn to attorneys in workers' compensation cases?

There are four system failures that lead to litigation.

MARKET INSIGHTS

Top causes of high-dollar workers' comp claims

Safety National recently completed a review of its largest workers' comp claims and uncovered certain trends employers should be aware of.