A Message From the Editor

The Department of Labor has issued a new overtime rule that is estimated to impact 1.2 million workers who were previously exempt from overtime. A top story in today's workers' compensation watch details what employers need to know about this new overtime rule that will impact their businesses. Another top story analyzes the impact of an aging workforce. As a growing number of older Americans work past retirement age, what does this mean for workers' compensation? Discover the answers to this and more in the stories below.

– Denny Jacob, associate editor

Market Insights

The aging workforce and workers' compensation

By Matthew Zender

Older adults are working past retirement age — what does this mean for workers' compensation? Read More

Analysis

What employers need to know about the DOL's new overtime rule

By Elizabeth P. Johnson and Lindsay M. Massillon

The Department of Labor estimates the rule will impact 1.2 million employees who were previously exempt from overtime. Read More

Investigation

Union wants probe of working conditions at hurricane-damaged disabilities facilities

By Christine Sexton

The union is concerned about air quality issues after the facilities were damaged last year in Hurricane Michael. Read More

Commentary

What's the best approach to the small commercial market?

By Mark Breading

Insurers' strategies are changing the distribution channel environment in the small commercial market. Read More

News

P&C Legislative Round-Up: October 2019

By Heather Turner

The latest insurance-related legislative news from Maryland, California, Florida and more. Read More

Market Insights

The top business risks of 2019

By Heather Turner

The World Economic Forum analyzes the risks world executives identify as being the greatest threat to their businesses. Read More

News

Around the P&C insurance industry: October 9, 2019

By Danielle Ling

News from JGS Insurance, Convex Group, TrustLayer, AXA XL and more. Read More

News

Judge rules against Liberty Mutual in pharmacy-fraud lawsuit

By Max Mitchell

The insurer argued that doctor-owned pharmacies were receiving unlawful prescription kickbacks for workers' comp patients. Read More

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Insurance Best Practices: Leveraging RPA to Gain Efficiencies, Increase Customer Satisfaction

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