During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses in the maritime industry are considered essential. And as employees continue to work, claims will inevitably occur. This episode discusses how the pandemic is impacting longshore claims handling, how medical treatment is changing for injured workers, and the impact that fear has on the treatment process.

Featuring:

• Dave Widener, director of claims advisory services, The American Equity Underwriters
• Brian McElreath, partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter

Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. Through webcasts, podcasts and blogs, we cover safety, claims, operations and more, all to help waterfront employers run and grow their business while controlling costs.

The Shipbuilders Council of America is a trade association representing the shipyard industrial base in the United States. The SCA advocates on behalf of their members, focusing on policies and programs that impact the shipbuilding and ship repair industry - one that is so vital to both our economy and national security.

Featuring:

• Rob Stuardi, managing director, The American Equity Underwriters
• Matt Paxton, president, Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)

Links:

• Shipbuilders Council of America website
• 2020 SCA Virtual Annual General Membership Meeting
• 2020 SCA Fall General Membership Meeting

The ultimate goal of any longshore claim is resolution. One option that has a lot of advantages for both employers and claimants is mediation, which allows all parties agree on the final outcome. In the middle of a global pandemic, virtual mediations are on the rise.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of virtual mediations, and the possibility of growing in popularity even after the country re-opens for business.

Featuring:

• Dave Widener, director of claims advisory services, The American Equity Underwriters
• Brian McElreath, partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter

Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. Through webcasts, podcasts and blogs, we cover safety, claims, operations and more, all to help waterfront employers run and grow their business while controlling costs.