Medical Advances Make for Mega Comp Claims

Claims Journal shares the news of Gallagher Bassett’s appointment of Irina Simpson as EVP — Workers’ Compensation, as well as Ajah Sinha move to Managing Director — Captives.

Gallagher Bassett’s Jason Gudaitis, Chief Operating Officer, speaks to Insurance Business about the escalating claims following Hurricane Helene as well as the importance in offering effective post-storm recovery strategies that help clients navigate complex restoration processes.

Business Insurance sat down with Mike Hessling, Gallagher Bassett CEO, North America, to discuss ways in which the insurance sector is adapting to the changing technological environment. In this interview, Mike Hessling explains how the Gallagher Bassett team employs generative AI to deliver superior outcomes by handling claims more efficiently and engaging more empathetically with claimants.

Insurance Business speaks to Gallagher Bassett’s Greg McKenna, national practice leader, about the downward trend in school violence. In the 2023-2024 school year, student-on-teacher violence claims dropped by 39% compared to the previous school year, a figure that McKenna attributes to the renewed emphasis on mental health and student support services following the pandemic.