OCR’s HIPAA Settlement With Self-funded Health Plan Highlights Importance of Cybersecurity On April 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced settlements in four ransomware investigations under the HIPAA Security Rule, one of which involved a self-funded group health plan. This development highlights the importance of […]
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Coverage Insights | Workplace Violence
Workplace Violence Insurance Workplace violence is one of the more commonly overlooked exposures in a commercial insurance program. Many businesses assume that their existing policies—general liability, workers’ compensation and property—provide adequate protection if a violent incident occurs on their premises. In most cases, that assumption is incorrect. Standard commercial policies were not designed to cover […]
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Cybersecurity Essentials | Password Management Best Practices
Password Management Best Practices Strong passwords are one of the first lines of defense against cyberattacks. Developing lengthy, complex and hard-to-guess passwords across your workplace accounts can significantly increase the time and computing power required to crack your credentials, making it far more difficult for cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. […]
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Work Comp Insights | Determining Whether Employees Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related
Determining Whether Employees’ Injuries and Illnesses Are Work-related Navigating employee injuries and illnesses (and subsequent workers’ compensation claims) can be very complex and overwhelming to many employers. As such, it is important that employers understand how to determine whether their employees’ injuries and illnesses are work-related or not. After all, such a distinction plays a […]
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Ergonomics Bulletin | The Importance of Team Lifts
The Importance of Team Lifts Some items are too heavy, bulky or awkward for one person to handle safely. That’s when a team lift can be the right call. A team lift occurs when two or more workers coordinate to move a load together, distributing the physical demand and reducing the risk of injuries. When […]
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Mental Health Minute | July 2026
Coping With Summer-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder Summer is often linked to fun and sunshine, but it can trigger reverse seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for some. This lesser-known condition, driven by heat, routine changes and social pressure, can disrupt mood and energy, often causing insomnia and reduced appetite. It can seriously impact daily life and shouldn’t […]
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Work Comp Insights | Conducting Workplace Incident Investigations
Conducting Workplace Incident Investigations When a workplace incident occurs, it’s crucial for your organization to respond appropriately by conducting a thorough incident investigation. Whether the incident caused property damage, led to occupational illnesses or injuries, or was simply a close call, such an investigation is a valuable practice for several reasons. First, a workplace incident […]
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Work Comp Insights | Trends Impacting Workers Compensation Insurance
Trends Impacting Workers Compensation Insurance Workers’ compensation coverage is not only required in most states but also plays a major role in connecting injured employees to the care they need to return to work as quickly and safely as possible. That’s why it’s crucial for your organization to develop an effective workers’ compensation program. Accordingly, […]
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Risk Insights | Wheelchair Safety for Passenger Vans
Wheelchair Safety for Passenger Vans Passenger vans—which typically have an occupancy of between nine and 15 people—are used by many organizations to transport a wide range of passengers. Some of those passengers require the use of a wheelchair. Wheelchairs can either be stored as cargo when not in use or used as a seat during […]
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Live Well, Work Well | What You Should Know About Hantavirus
What You Should Know About Hantavirus Hantavirus, a rare but potentially serious disease spread primarily by rodents, has recently returned to headlines following a deadly outbreak linked to a cruise ship in early May 2026. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported multiple confirmed and suspected cases among passengers, including three deaths, prompting international monitoring efforts […]
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