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Best's Review Looks at How New Technology Helps Prevent Workplace Injuries as Claims Frequency Declines

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its November issue, Best’s Review examines how technology is helping to create a safer workplace. Workers’ compensation insurers say their insureds are using smart cameras and taking a hands-on approach to loss control to prevent accidents at job sites. The insurers, meanwhile, are using AI to improve service. Although workers’ compensation insurers have been seeing a decline in claims frequency as this new technology helps reduce losses, insurers say claims severity has been increasing. Read more here.

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