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 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 Marc Ring | Sep 16, 2016 | Bullying, Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Mental Health, Occupational Violence, Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation, Workplace safety
Occupational violence involves a worker being physically attacked at work or during work?related duties, or being threatened in a way that makes them reasonably fear an attack. As the population ages, care providers face growing challenges supporting staff who deal...
