The Future Path Forward: What About Marijuana?

After experts speaking at the Casualty Actuarial Society meeting in November suggested that a future path forward for workers comp insurers to help stem the tide of opioid addiction is to pay for ...

Introducing THREE

An outline of the state of Nebraska making up part of the logo hints at the presence of Berkshire Hathaway's strength behind a collection of commercial insurance coverages included in a single policy ...

CBD vs. THC: What’s the Difference?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe marijuana as the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. There are psychoactive components like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), as well as ...

What Are Schedule I Drugs?

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, "Schedule I drugs, substances or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse." Examples ...

Another View: Bunker CEO Nitschke

Bunker, a startup broker focused on independent contractors and small businesses, sees gig workers and their workers compensation insurance needs as a lucrative proposition. "Bunker has worked with ...

Workers Comp Alternatives for Gig Workers

While some workers comp carriers remain watchful as employee vs. contractor decisions play out in the courts and as gig economy growth figures shake out, others have seen the opportunity to flesh out ...

Text Mining Illustrative Example

The clearest insurance application in text mining is in the claims department. Each claim, especially those that involve bodily injury, can be complex, resulting in a large volume of reports and ...

Key Components of Digital Transformation

Technology modernization does not equate to digital transformation. Customer needs, employees and organizational culture, workflow and business processes—along with technology capabilities—must ...