COVID-19 Updates
May 14, 2020
California Executive Order Creates Presumption for COVID-19 Claims

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order enacting sweeping changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system. The order creates a rebuttable presumption that if an employee is diagnosed with COVID-19 while working outside the home that the employee contracted COVID-19 on the job and is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.

Apr 29, 2020
Workers' Compensation Rating Bureaus Amend Reporting Requirements

The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) intends to alter the way businesses that have suspended operations due to COVID-19 (but continue to pay employees at home) report payroll. More information on the reporting guidance is here.

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People | Process | Products
May 31, 2020
Gallagher Bassett Appoints Greg McKenna to National Practice Leader, Public Sector

Gallagher Bassett announces the appointment of Greg McKenna to National Practice Leader, Public Sector. In this new role, Greg will lead GB North America’s efforts to expand services to public sector prospects and clients.

May 1, 2020
Gallagher Bassett Announces COVID-19 Legal Counsel Consultation Program

Gallagher Bassett announces a COVID-19 legal counsel consultation program. Please contact your Account Manager for details.

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What We Support
Nov 26, 2019
GB Supports the Eighth Annual Anthony Rizzo Foundation Walk Off for Cancer

Gallagher Bassett was a presenting sponsor of the Anthony Rizzo Foundation 8th Annual Walk Off for Cancer, for the second year in a row. More than 1,300 people joined Rizzo for the annual 5K walk that raised a record-breaking $1.3 million for the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation

Nov 15, 2019
GB Syracuse Supports The Troops

This month, GB Syracuse, Branch 022, is pulling together to send a little piece of home to our troops overseas. Led by Susan Morgan, Claims Service Representative, our GB family is adopting a platoon, living The Gallagher Way in this season of thanks and remembrance of those who give their all to the US.

Sep 27, 2019
Gallagher Bassett Supports the 2019 DiveIn Fest

DiveIn is a global movement in the insurance industry to support the development of inclusive workplace cultures. In 2019, GB sponsored DiveIn events throughout the US on September 24 and 26 in Atlanta and in Miami. Kristy Sands and Megan Reed led these effort as chairs of these two local events.

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Our Voices
May 28, 2020
The Search for "R"

Resilience will be a big deal to risk managers for some time to come, in a post COVID-19 world. This week’s GB Journal focuses on how to adapt and thrive in these times, along with an overview of new studies on work from home, work comp and COVID-19, and hurricanes.

May 27, 2020
Business Interruption Heats Up

As business interruption claims become more prolific, The Way is tracking how different court systems are handling the issue. Also covered in this week's edition? Infrastructure in MI, work comp in IL, and medical marijuana in LA.

May 26, 2020
How Can Employers Support Employee Mental Health During the COVID-19 Crisis?

Uncertain times are difficult on everyone. Click here to learn how you as an employer can boost your employee mental health during the COVID-19 crisis.

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In the News
Apr 5, 2020
GB Specialty's Lisa Jaffee Quoted in Best's Review on Biometric Privacy Laws
AM Best's Review
Lisa Jaffee sat down with AM Best to discuss controls over the collection and use sensitive data. The entire interview is here.
Apr 5, 2020
Mike Hessling and Gordy Padera Featured in Captive Insurance Times
Captive Insurance Times
Mike Hessling, CEO North America of Gallagher Bassett, discusses how GB's COVID-19 task force has partnered effectively with clients and carriers in evaluating and managing incidents with potential COVID-19 exposures.
Mar 30, 2020
Keith Dunlap Discusses Transportation Telematics in Insurance Business America
Insurance Business America
GB Transportation Practice Leader Keith Dunlap sat down with the editors of Insurance Business America to discuss the current state of telematics in the transportation sector. Check out the full article here.

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