Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released a new Court Case Update report on a decision from Kentucky. On August 20, 2026, the Supreme Court of Kentucky, in K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. v. Blackburn, clarified when an employer can seek subrogation from an employee’s third-party settlement pursuant to Kentucky statute 342.700, which permits an employer or… [Read more]
Claims, Legal, & Compliance News
NCCI Report Examines Wages and Medical Utilization in Workers’ Comp
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released a new Insights report that examines the positive correlation between injured worker wages and medical utilization, as well as potential drivers of the relationship. For lost-time claims, medical utilization grows as injured worker wages rise, and NCCI noted that the correlation persists across age groups, jurisdictions, industry groups,… [Read more]
Crosstie Report: Attorney Involvement Rarely Arrives Without a Warning
Cambridge, MA – Crosstie recently announced the release of a new research brief examining what 400,000 workers’ compensation claims reveal about the claim-handling conditions that precede attorney involvement. The brief, Attorney Involvement Rarely Arrives Without a Warning draws on the emails, texts, calls, and documents on a claim, including medical records, from the Crosstie Platform.… [Read more]
Tower MSA and Claimify Announce Addition of Louis Porrazzo to Exec Team
Delray Beach, Fl – Tower MSA Partners and Claimify recently announced the appointment of Louis (“Lou”) Porrazzo as Chief Legal Officer. Leveraging over two decades of industry leadership experience, Porrazzo joins the leadership team of the combined organization to support Tower and Claimify’s ongoing commitment to exceptional thought leadership, technology-enabled regulatory compliance, client service, and… [Read more]
Dawn Dietz Joins Sanderson Firm as Vice President, Settlement Strategy
Bradenton, FL – Sanderson Firm recently announced the addition of Dawn Dietz as Vice President, Settlement Strategy. Dawn joins the firm with extensive expertise in MSP compliance and claims handling, further strengthening Sanderson Firm’s position at the forefront of the industry. Her addition enhances the firm’s ability to deliver expert guidance and trusted partnerships to… [Read more]
Crawford & Company Reports 2026 Second Quarter Results
Atlanta, GA – Crawford & Company® (NYSE: CRD-A and CRD-B) recently announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenues before reimbursements decreased slightly to $321.4 million in the 2026 second quarter from $323.0 million in the 2025 second quarter. Second quarter net income was $13.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share… [Read more]
CA WCIRB Releases 2026 Edition of Interactive Industry Stats Report
Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently released the 2026 Edition of its Interactive Industry Stats Report. The annual report provides detailed premium, exposure and loss data based on unit statistical reports submitted to the WCIRB for policy years 2003 through 2023. Select loss data by accident year is… [Read more]
CWCI: New CA Workers’ Comp Medical Mileage Rate For Travel On or After July 1, 2026
Oakland, CA – The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) recently announced that the mileage rate that workers’ compensation claims administrators pay injured workers for travel related to medical treatment or evaluation of their injuries is increasing by 3.5 cents from 72.5 cents per mile to 76.0 cents per mile for travel on or after July… [Read more]
State AGs Announce $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Generic Drug Price Conspiracy
Denver, CO – Attorney General Phil Weiser recently joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to inflate prices, reduce competition, and restrain trade for numerous generic prescription drugs. Under the… [Read more]
SC WCC Publishes Bench Order Regulating AI Use
Columbia, SC – The South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission recently issued a bench order setting an interim policy on the use of generative artificial intelligence (generative AI). The order provides guidance on the appropriate use and limitations on the use of generative AI tools and systems. The policy aims to ensure the responsible and secure… [Read more]