WORKING AT A RESTAURANT BROUGHT HIM TO THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY: While working at a restaurant, Andrew Atkinson met an insurance agent, who was his manager’s husband. Andrew noticed that the insurance agent had a flexible
What is the Experience Modification rate, and why are they important? An EMOD (Experience Modification) is a multiplier, and it is used to factor the cost of the premium. The most important number in EMODs
In the latest episode of Adjusted, titled “Ideal Caseloads for Claims Professionals,” with Bill Zachry, hosts Greg Hamlin and Mike Gilmartin dive deep into the innovative strategies that can transform the claims management landscape. Joined
In the latest episode of the “Adjusted” podcast, host Greg Hamlin dives deep into the often-overlooked world of insurance careers. With guests Cory Clemons, Karyl Bierwagen, Derek Thompson, and Rosemary Ward-Steele, the episode explores how
WHAT IS A STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT? A structured settlement is a settlement that combines immediate cash for today’s needs and future payments for tomorrow’s needs. The future payments are usually funded through an annuity from a
PLETHY IS A COMBINATION OF “GREEK AND GEEK”: Mr. Sundaram was formerly a software tech executive who entered the healthcare industry when his team partnered with large health systems. He noticed many challenges in the
James Benham is the CEO and co-founder of J B Knowledge and the podcast host of Insured Tech Geek: James grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, and had no technology in his home until he was
TREATING PATIENTS IN WORKER’S COMP REQUIRES PASSION: Worker’s Comp is tough. Treating injured workers who have pain and need to get off opioids is very challenging. Many doctors fear delving into the Worker’s Comp arena and
RELATIONSHIPS ARE IMPORTANT: The workers compensation industry is very small, creating an environment where relationships are essential. The medical community fosters a similar atmosphere. The communication necessary for bill negotiations needs to be elevated to a
LIKE MOST INSURANCE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, MR PARADIS’ INTRODUCTION TO INSURANCE WAS ACCIDENTAL: Ken had never heard the term “industrial accident” while attending law school, but he became a law clerk at the Massachusetts Department of Industrial