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A Perfect Match: Big Data & the Corporate Risk Manager | PropertyCasualty360

Paul Hughes
May 5, 2014

Analysts have declared a “big data” revolution. Large and small businesses across multiple industries are unlocking the potential of ever-increasing volumes of data with powerful analytics tools. When used properly,…

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Pencil Whipping and the Trouble with Underwriting Risk Analyses | PropertyCasualty360

Paul Hughes
May 5, 2014

Pencil Whipping and the Trouble with Underwriting Risk Analyses The insurance industry needs the information on which it is basing underwriting decisions to be reliable. But there is reason to…

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6 Solutions to Minimize Employee Safety Training Headaches

Paul Hughes
April 28, 2014

Safety is good business. An effective health and safety program can save $4 to $6 for every $1 invested. It’s the right thing to do, and it pays off in…

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Understand Average CA Claims Cost in Real-Time (Powered by RiskMD)

Paul Hughes
March 28, 2014

California PEO Loss Ratio Study Because of the speed in which PEOs report payroll and premium for client companies, we are able to show live heat maps back to our…

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ACA Risks to Workers’ Comp Vary by State

Paul Hughes
March 17, 2014

ACA risks to workers’ comp vary by state, click the links below to learn more about how the Affordable Care Act is impacting workers’ compensation in your state and the…

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Utilizing Business Intelligence: Claims Transformation 2.0 – E&Y

Paul Hughes
January 2, 2014

Competing in the modern marketplace has never been more challenging, with its “quickly rising consumer demands and urgent need to reduce processing costs.” Although some companies within the insurance industry…

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Workers’ Compensation Insurers Report Slow Improvement in Financial Results

Paul Hughes
December 30, 2013

Workers compensation insurers have seen some recent improvements in their financial performance, but observers are concerned that underfunded reserves and low investment returns could dull the bright spots for the…

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Commercial P&C Rates Rose 4% in November

Paul Hughes
December 30, 2013

MarketScout recently reported that commercial property & casualty insurance rates rose an average of 4% in November. Among lines of coverage tracked, commercial auto experienced the largest increase at 5%. Commercial…

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