Work stress can play havoc with men’s heart health especially when the stressful working conditions are not matched with suitable compensation, says a new study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality... Read more »
Employees in Asia are under “significant mental health strain,” with 82% having a moderate to high risk of developing mental health issues. That’s according to a new report from insurance broker Aon... Read more »
Home Instead shares tips for prioritizing one’s well-being during World Alzheimer’s Month OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s continues to rise – now exceeding... Read more »
The City of Beverly Hills is home to about 33,000 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau reporting. The City employs about 1,200 people including first responders. (Photo provided by the City... Read more »
Bloomington-Normal is heating up this week, with temperatures expected to reach near 100 degrees on Thursday and Friday. All of central Illinois is under an excessive heat warning until 8 p.m. Friday.... Read more »
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Karolinska Institutet found that babies are more likely to be delivered prematurely when their father or mother has a psychiatric... Read more »
Lars Vedel Kessing, DMSc Credit: Dagens Medicin A recent investigation conducted in Denmark has shed light on the lifetime risk of experiencing mental health disorders and receiving psychotropic medication, as well as the long-term... Read more »
More than a third of Vermont high school students and one-fifth of middle school students have reported recently experiencing poor mental health, according to a recent survey. LGBTQ+, students of color, and... Read more »
Share on PinterestA study looks at how eating habits can offset risk factors for obesity. Iryna Auhustsinovich/Stocksy A new study finds that people who are at higher risk for developing obesity can... Read more »
–CHOP researchers suggest more targeted intervention against discrimination, particularly in states with higher rates of structural stigma — PHILADELPHIA, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the... Read more »
New 6-year data from the ACAPELLA study, a real-world analysis of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) on ocrelizumab (Ocrevus; Genentech), showed a higher rate of severe infection in treated patients aged 55... Read more »
Gallagher Bassett’s Jennifer Cogbill speaks on the multitude of behavioral health opportunities available to elevate employee mental health and drive continued improvement in injury outcomes. The pandemic period was an almost singular... Read more »
R&I: What was your first job? My first job out of college was working in the finance space for a mortgage company. I was a loan officer for the company and, much... Read more »
Vermont captive regulators and advocates journey to Mexico as part of a push for more international business for the domicile. Demand for captive insurance in Mexico has risen exponentially over the past... Read more »
The benefits package an employer can now provide an employee goes well beyond what was once the status quo. Attracting and retaining top workforce talent is crucial for employers who face many... Read more »
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being. Unfortunately, mental health issues are often stigmatized, leaving many people feeling ashamed or embarrassed to seek help. However, it is important to... Read more »
This fictive scenario sees U.S. public schools falling victim time and time again to elaborate social engineering schemes concocted by dastardly cybercriminals. But the fiction only goes so deep when looked at... Read more »
Rising Star Courtney Cassidy Sees Many Paths to Success in the Insurance Industry : Risk & Insurance
CAC Specialty broker Courtney Cassidy shares her brokerage journey and how her passion for a clean energy future is fueling her work today. Come see the Stars! As part of our ongoing... Read more »
Ramona Tanabe assumed the role of WCRI’s CEO in May 2023. She shares her thoughts, her goals and career wins that have led her to this position. Every year, the Workers’ Compensation... Read more »
Joe Peiser is Head of Commercial Risk Solutions, North America for Aon. He can be reached at [email protected] From the economic fallout of COVID-19, to the hard property market, to the volatility... Read more »
At this year’s RIMS conference, experts shared how combining traditional safety models with the use of technology can help employers improve workplace safety — and even enhance quality of life for some... Read more »
See who in the industry is being hired and promoted in this edition of People on the Move, including WCRI’s new CEO, Golberg Segalla’s workers’ comp team expansion and more. Goldberg Segalla... Read more »
Authors of a new study identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity that can help health care professionals better assess children at elevated risk for a self-harm event. Findings were published online... Read more »
Shots fired, now what? The right training can make all the difference when the worst happens at your workplace. One week before their May 1st presentation at RIMS in Atlanta, Ike Jenkins... Read more »
This Risk Strategies broker likes working with high net worth clients because they recognize the value of a thoughtful risk management approach. Come see the Stars! As part of our ongoing... Read more »
National Construction Safety Week is in May. Here’s how incorporating mindfulness can help construction workers stay physically and mentally safer. It’s easy to understand why construction workers have stressful jobs. They’re working... Read more »
Prolonged stress can lead to cognitive decline, impair memory formation, and increase the risk of developing cognitive disorders. Prolonged stress could negatively effect cognitive functions such as poor memory Prolonged stress is... Read more »