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Viewpoint: Automation Makes Time for Scalable Compassion

The modern workers’ compensation system was devised to provide a guarantee of care and medical treatment to injured workers from their employers. Organizations also are expected to offer guidance on the resources available to injured workers as well as how …

Tyson Bets on Robots to Fight Meat Industry Worker Shortage

When you visit a meat plant, humans are completing tasks like stacking pallets and packing chicken drumsticks. But Tyson Foods Inc. thinks robots can do it all. The U.S. meat giant is betting that automation and robotics can alleviate a …

Legacy Carriers Embracing Tech with ‘Human Touch’

CHICAGO — The digital transformation of the insurance industry isn’t just for insurtech startups any more. At Allstate, 60 percent of claims are now filed with a cell phone application that allows policyholders to take photos of the damage, Chief …

Viewpoint: Three Ways to Facilitate Better Decision-Making with Claims Automation

Automation has been a part of the workers’ compensation and auto casualty industries for years, but today, a large opportunity still remains to increase automation in the claims process. The future of automation in the Property and Casualty industry is …

World Bank: Robots Aren’t Killing Off All Our Jobs Yet

The rise of automation has so far had a negligible impact on jobs at a global scale, the World Bank chief economist said, despite common gloomy predictions that humans are set to be replaced by machines. While advanced economies have …

Most Americans Think Their Jobs Are Safe From Automation

Most Americans believe their jobs are safe from the spread of automation and robotics, at least during their lifetimes, and only a handful says automation has cost them a job or loss of income. Still, a survey by the Pew …

Society Considers How Robots May Reduce Need for Human Workers

Security guard Eric Leon watches the Knightscope K5 security robot as it glides through the mall, charming shoppers with its blinking blue and white lights. The brawny automaton records video and sounds alerts. According to its maker, it deters mischief …

Epic‐Premier Appoints Leslie Curtis as National Sales Manager

Lakeland, FL, 05/20/13 – Epic‐Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc., today welcomed Leslie Curtis as National Sales Manager. Leslie possesses extensive experience within the wholesale insurance marketplace. “Leslie’s impeccable reputation within the MGA/Wholesale marketplace is well known. We are extremely proud to …