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 18, 2017 | Work Health & Safety, Workplace safety
Workplace safety is not just a legal requirement, it is a fundamental responsibility that protects lives and sustains business integrity. Recently, a landmark ruling in New South Wales underscored the gravity of neglecting safety obligations. A company was fined $1...
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 | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
On 26 April 2017, Insurance & Care NSW (icare) announced significant changes to the NSW workers’ compensation scheme, reshaping the way claims would be managed from 2018 onward. This announcement followed CGU’s earlier decision to exit the scheme, prompting icare...
