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Workers’ compensation claims face more complexity as AI reshapes insurers
Industry executives say insurers need strong data integrity and regulatory oversight to avoid costly missteps as workers’ compensation claim complexity rises.
An August 12, 2026 sponsored post from Risk & Insurance, backed by CorVel, argues that workers’ compensation claims are becoming harder to manage, and that the shift is being amplified by broader changes in the insurance industry, including AI adoption.
The piece points to the need for insurers to plan for change management, maintain data integrity, and strengthen regulatory oversight as technology reshapes underwriting and claims processes.
It also discusses how captive insurance structures can give some companies greater control and transparency over risk, though it cautions that the arrangement has to be a good fit to be effective.
Risk & Insurance additionally notes a fatal explosion in Clairton, Pennsylvania that killed two workers, saying it may help drive reforms.