Regulation/Legislation

For at least a short period of time, Arizona will have a top insurance regulator who has developed an insurance product comparison tool, a private exchange system and other tools for life and health insurance agents.

As InsurTechs make strong moves into the insurance market, legacy carriers are launching innovative new products.

Discrimination and harassment lawsuits filed by employees against current, former and even prospective employers have been on the rise.

Marijuana legalization and immigration reform are just two of the hot-button issues that could affect workers' compensation specialists this year.

The entrance of new players into this insurance market added an even more competitive element.

The cost of unnecessary compounded prescription drugs is a significant driver of workers' comp costs, and states are taking action to address the problem.