View from The Helm

Working directly with sick or injured claimants offers disability claim analysts a unique perspective on the prevalence of opioid pain medications for treating chronic pain. On one hand, the use of narcotics to manage symptoms can be helpful in determining the severity of the claimant’s condition and impact on their functionality. On the other hand,... Read more »

Years ago when I began my journey into the insurance claims industry, my new manager suggested our team participate in empathy training periodically offered to employees. One of the more seasoned examiners quickly accepted, saying “I need it; I’ve become so hardened.”  As a novice claim examiner, I honestly had no idea what she meant,... Read more »