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The Rise of Virtual Mediation

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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.

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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.

  continue reading

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