Richard Victor

Dr. Richard A. Victor is a senior fellow with the Sedgwick Institute. He is the former president and CEO of the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), an independent, not-for-profit research organization that he founded.

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Threats, Openings for Workers' Comp

Richard Victor

What if external factors overwhelm the workers' comp system's century-old ability to balance the rights of employees and employers?

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Are Workers' Comp Systems Broken?

Richard Victor

Here is a summary of research on how injured employees fare in workers' compensation systems.

How Crucial Is Trust in Workers' Comp?

Richard Victor

Absolutely crucial: A WCRI study found that fear of being fired was associated with four additional weeks for the employee on disability.

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7 Common Mistakes on Innovation

By Paul Carroll

As generative AI throws many innovation efforts into high gear, here are seven ways that such initiatives have failed in the past.

A Resurgence in Credit Card Fraud

After years of decline, the number of compromised credit cards sold is on pace to exceed 34 million this year, a major reversal.

Mapping the Intensifying Flood Threat

As climate change transforms destructive floods into a primary peril, insurers and companies with valuable assets in harm's way need better tools. 

Unlocking Opportunity in the Surety Market

Increased surety usage is anticipated in real estate, renewable energy and healthcare in 2024, as it moves beyond construction.

Re-Imagining the Actuary in the Gen AI Era

AI will help automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, increase efficiency and enable actuaries to function as business strategists.

D&O Insurance Pricing May Be Inadequate

After aggressive increases helped firms recover from a decade of woeful rates, premiums are declining. The shift may be too much too soon. 

Cloud, On-Premise or Hybrid?

Selecting the right deployment model for insurance management software is crucial for optimizing operations, ensuring data security and maintaining resilience. 