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The Sedgwick podcast covers a wide range of topics such as workers’ compensation, liability, property, disability and absence management goes far beyond just managing claims.
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Friday Aug 25, 2023
Modern methods of building: the future for the construction industry?
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Many of our listeners may not be familiar with modern methods of construction — commonly referred to as MMC. In today's blog, Mike Beber, chartered building surveyor, discusses some advantages and disadvantages of MMC, the status of this type of building in the UK, the risks that insurers and brokers should be aware of, transferability of modular construction to other industries and more.
Friday Aug 18, 2023
A focus on fine art: determining potential risk exposures
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Even the most fragile objects of history are exposed to threat. The spate of activist attacks on fine art in major European museums, including Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers” and the Mona Lisa are a reminder that fine art claims are on the rise. In fact, while many acts of vandalism on museum artworks are common, they are rarely publicized. Creating awareness of potential risk exposures and asset vulnerability can potentially stop a loss event from escalating, or stem it completely. In today's podcast, we're joined by Grace Best-Devereux, executive adjuster, fine art and jewellery, and Aliette Fenton-Sharp, claims underwriting director, who discuss the types of fine art claims Sedgwick handles, the importance of determining risk exposures and more.
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Hurricane season 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
For those living in hurricane prone areas, it's critical to begin developing a catastrophe plan. While we can't predict what's coming our way, we know that the Atlantic hurricane season — running from June 1 to November 30 — will bring new challenges, and there are preparedness steps to ensure a smooth recovery. In this podcast, Jay Sitapara, regional manager, loss adjusting; Andrew McCallum, sales and client development; and Revel Boulon, senior service marine manager weigh in on the risks to consider before, during and after a hurricane and share how we help our insurance carrier clients handle the influx of claims and ensure the hundreds (potentially thousands) of people filing claims at one time are taken care of.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Fixed recoverable costs (FRC)
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Fixed recoverable costs (FRC) may cause ripples in litigation matters beginning in October 2023. An extension of the FRC regime will result in coverage of a wider range of investigations in the UK. In this podcast, we are joined by Paul Squires, partner, legal services, who shares the reason for the change and how it will be applied, what the impact will be, and whether the market is prepared. For more information, contact paul.squires@uk.sedgwick.com.
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Electric vehicle property losses
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Slowly but surely, electric vehicles (EVs) will become a fixture in modern-day life. But as the market continues to grow, there are new challenges for companies, customers, and insurers to consider. EVs use parts and technology that present unique risks for mechanics, the supply chain, and the claims industry alike. It’s critical to understand all the ways in which handling claims could be impacted or changed. In this podcast, we're joined by Barry Porter, claims quality team lead, and Jarred Eckman, quality assurance specialist, who weighs in on the history of electric vehicles, property loss considerations, and more.
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Flood resilience
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
In the UK, more than 5 million homes and businesses are at risk of flooding. To plan for a flood and ensure resilience requires a thoughtful strategy that recognises two factors: resistance and recoverability. In this podcast, we are joined by Ian Gibbs, national technical manager, repair solutions, who shares what housing associations and local authorities have to gain from flood resilience, including the benefits and associated costs. He will also introduce some ideas on how to reduce your organisations carbon footprint in terms of insurance repair.
Friday Jun 09, 2023
PTSD Awareness month 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
People affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a better chance of recovering and returning to work quickly if early intervention steps take place, rather than waiting for the person’s symptoms to introduce themselves. We know how important it is to identify PTSD symptoms as early as possible, but it’s equally important to ensure that the patient is getting the right kind of support for their unique circumstance. In this podcast, we're joined by Dr. Teresa Bartlett, managing director, managed care, Dr. Reema Hammoud, AVP clinical pharmacy, and Dr. Paul Peak, VP clinical pharmacy who define PTSD, identify the circumstances that could lead to a future diagnosis, share our response to PTSD claims and more.
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Escape of water claims are a major peril for UK councils and housing associations
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
The UK has witnessed an increase in escape of water (EOW) claims — tracking nearly 2 million pounds worth every day. In today's podcast, Ian McLennan, director, head of commercial repair solutions, and Ady Hall, client director, public sector join us to discuss the challenges that housing associations face, the claims experience they can expect, and ways to manage and mitigate the risk of pipes bursting.
Monday May 22, 2023
Medical inflation continues to impact claims
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
The media recently shared an interesting take on inflation trends, and pointed out the divergence between overall inflation and medical inflation trends. Expenses are on the rise in nearly every area and as medical costs continue to increase, so do employer and claimant concerns. In today's podcast, we're joined by Dr. Teresa Bartlett , managing director, managed care and Max Koonce, chief claims officer, who share their take on rising medical costs, cost containment options and more.
Thursday May 18, 2023
Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
No matter our profession or role, each of us has a responsibility to learn more about mental wellness and what we can do to help ourselves and others during Mental Health Awareness Month and throughout the year. Today, Rebecca Sherman, clinical behavioral health specialist, and Mark Debus, clinical manager join us to discuss the psychological and emotional components that can significantly impact a claim’s progression and outcome — and what employers can do to help workers overcome the challenges, support employee well-being and productivity, and more.