Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance’s Workers’ Compensation Research and Evaluation Group recently announced the release of a new report analyzing medical utilization and cost in the Texas workers’ compensation system between 2012 and 2022, including: Overall health care costs. Professional service cost and utilization. Hospital/institutional service cost and utilization. Dental service cost… [Read more]
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Spear Technologies Announces Highview National Now Live with P&C Suite
Denver, CO – Spear Technologies recently announced that workers’ compensation carrier Highview National Insurance (“Highview”) has successfully gone live with Spear Technologies’ full suite, including insurance policy, billing, claims, portal, analytics, and cloud enterprise software package. After a fast and smooth implementation process, Highview is now leveraging the powerful and flexible capabilities of the core… [Read more]
NAIC Officers Elected for 2024
Orlando, FL – Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently elected the 2024 officers at the conclusion of the NAIC Fall National Meeting in Orlando. 2024 NAIC officers: President: Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais. Andrew N. Mais was nominated Commissioner of the Connecticut Insurance Department effective March 4, 2019. President-Elect: North… [Read more]
BETA Healthcare Group Signs Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA
Alamo, CA – BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) recently announced that it has entered into an Alliance Agreement with Cal/OSHA in which the two organizations will partner in training opportunities and the creation of safety materials that will advance employee and workplace safety in California. A formal signing ceremony was held on October 17, 2023, at… [Read more]
NAIC Members Approve Model Bulletin on Use of AI by Insurers
Orlando, FL – The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Membership recently voted to adopt the Model Bulletin on the Use of Algorithms, Predictive Models, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems by Insurers during the 2023 Fall National Meeting. The bulletin reflects the work of the NAIC Innovation, Cybersecurity, and Technology (H) Committee, chaired by Maryland… [Read more]
New NCCI Court Case Update: West Virginia – November 2023
Boca Raton, FL – On November 8, 2023, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, in Hood v. Lincare Holdings, Inc., clarified that the increased risk test may be used to determine whether injuries sustained by employees engaged in a neutral risk activity are compensable under workers compensation (WC). In this case, an employee… [Read more]
Zack Craft Joins MTI America as VP of Complex Claims
Pompano Beach, FL – MTI America recently announced that Zack Craft, ATP, CRTS, CAPS, CEAC has joined as the newest member of MTI’s Senior Leadership Team. Craft has over 24 years of experience in the complex care industry, working most recently for One Call as a VP National Product Leader. Craft said, “I am thrilled… [Read more]
Judge Finds NH Roofing Contractor Not Credible, Personally Liable for $162k in OSHA Penalties
Boston, MA – A federal administrative law judge recently determined that New Hampshire general contractor Barry Billcliff, doing business as Merrimack Valley Roofing and under other alleged business names, willfully exposed his employees to fall safety hazards and held him personally liable for more than $160,000 in penalties and attorneys’ fees. The action follows an… [Read more]
Carisk Partners Recapitalizes with Lee Equity Partners and Elements Health Investors
Miami, FL – Carisk Partners, a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, recently announced its completion of a recapitalization led by Lee Equity Partners, LLC (“Lee Equity”) and Elements Health Investors, LLC (“Elements”). The recapitalization will fund Carisk’s continued expansion and position the company to invest in best-in-class products and services to benefit clients… [Read more]
Sedgwick Promotes Leah Cooper to Global Chief Digital Officer
Memphis, TN – Sedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, has named Leah Cooper Global Chief Digital Officer, a newly formed role. With expanded responsibilities, Cooper will lead Sedgwick’s technology research and development efforts, as well as collaborate with all company disciplines and business lines to further advance and… [Read more]