by Marc Ring | Jun 20, 2017 | Claim management, Workers Compensation
Guidelines for Claiming Workers Compensation released by SIRA in 2016, effective 30 June 2017 there will be important changes to Notifications. With NSW insurers now required to contact the injured worker and employer, clarity will be critical....
by Marc Ring | May 23, 2017 | Claim management, Workers Compensation
In April 2017, icare made a landmark announcement regarding the future of the NSW Workers Compensation scheme. From 1 January 2018, EML (Employers Mutual Limited) was appointed as the sole agent for new claims, marking a significant shift in the industry. A Major...
by Marc Ring | May 19, 2017 | Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Workers Compensation
Icare has announced the launch of its Medical Panel Trial, a pilot program designed to streamline treatment approvals for injured workers under the NSW workers’ compensation scheme. The initiative introduces an independent panel of medical providers to review...
by Marc Ring | May 12, 2017 | Appeal, Claim costs, Claim management, Consulting, Premium, Success Story, Workers Compensation
ABILITY GROUP recently achieved a landmark outcome for a client, saving them $400,000 in premium costs through a meticulous claim review and arbitration process. When engaged, ABILITY GROUP immediately escalated the claim to senior insurer levels, recognising its...
by Marc Ring | Mar 21, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Success Story, Workers Compensation
The Christmas – New Year period has historically proven to be a busy period for workers compensation. Due to a variety of reasons, we see a higher frequency of claims during this period. The worker had been terminated two weeks prior to the claim being lodged....
by ABILITY GROUP | Feb 13, 2017 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Injury Management, Injury Prevention, Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Recently we have been involved with an increased number of fall related incidents. The injuries sustained, & the resulting workers compensation claims, can often be complex & costly. In addition to claim related costs, employers also face material fines for...
