Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently released its Impact of Economic Downturn on California Workers’ Compensation Claim Frequency study. In this study, the WCIRB analyzed historical impacts of economic cycles on workers’ compensation claim frequency, provided forecasts of claim frequency changes in light of the current economic situation… [Read more]
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US DOL Issues Alert on Social Distancing to Keep Employees Safe at Work
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing steps employers can follow to implement social distancing in the workplace and to help protect workers from exposure to the coronavirus. Safety measures employers can implement include: Isolate any worker who begins to exhibit symptoms until… [Read more]
One Call Announces Post COVID-19 Solutions to Foster Safe Reentry into the Workplace
Jacksonville, FL – One Call along with Sedgwick recently announced post-COVID-19 programs to promote safety and injury prevention for employees reentering the workplace. At the onset of COVID-19, both companies focused on offering injured workers solutions, such as end-to-end virtual physical therapy to keep them on the path to recovery while practicing physical distancing. Alongside… [Read more]
Liberty Mutual Appoints Steve Deane North America Chief Claims Officer, Global Risk Solutions
Boston, MA – Liberty Mutual Insurance recently announced that it has appointed Steve Deane North America Chief Claims Officer for Global Risk Solutions (GRS), Liberty Mutual’s global commercial and specialty lines (re)insurer, which provides a full range of innovative traditional insurance, specialty and reinsurance risk solutions to businesses around the world. As Chief Claims Officer… [Read more]
NCCI Publishes Online Highlights of AIS Virtual Event
Boca Raton, FL – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) hosted its Annual Issues Symposium 2020—AIS Virtual—on May 12. Addressing the most relevant issues for the workers compensation industry for nearly 3,000 attendees, the virtual event’s content is now available in the AIS Virtual Highlights Report on ncci.com. The report features a full event… [Read more]
ASSP Foundation Awards $285,000 in Scholarships and Grants
Park Ridge, IL – The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation is awarding $285,000 in academic scholarships and professional development grants to 112 individuals seeking advancement in occupational safety and health. “The Foundation receives incredible support every year from corporate donors and our ASSP member community,” said ASSP Foundation Chair Linda Tapp, CSP, ALCM,… [Read more]
Gallagher Bassett Appoints Greg McKenna to National Practice Leader, Public Sector
Itasca, IL – Gallagher Bassett recently announced the appointment of Greg McKenna to National Practice Leader, Public Sector. In this new role, Greg will lead GB North America’s efforts to expand services to public sector prospects and clients. Greg will report to Joe Zinga, Senior Vice President, Risk Management Sales. “Service to the public sector… [Read more]
Marsh Releases New Practical Guide to Returning People to Workplace Safely
New York, NY – Marsh recently announced the release of its new, comprehensive Practical Guide to Returning People to the Workplace Safely. The guide, developed by Marsh’s risk and safety consultants, provides organizations – from the C-suite to risk and safety professionals — helpful recommendations, tips, considerations, and tools as they prepare, implement, and manage… [Read more]
RIMS Launches Risk Management Advisory Program: “RIMS Ask A Peer”
New York, NY – RIMS recently announced the launche of Ask a Peer, a professional advisory program that links highly-qualified, recognized and Society vetted risk management leaders with professionals seeking support and guidance. The RIMS Ask a Peer process starts with a personal conversation to discuss the level of support needed and desired goals. Once… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Extends Premium Due Date Until September 1st
Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently announced the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is deferring the due date for employers to pay their June, July, and August premium installments until Sept.1. Governor DeWine said the deferral is designed to help employers focus resources on re-opening their businesses under his Responsible RestartOhio Plan,… [Read more]