Washington, DC – The impact of drug overdoses in the workplace can be better understood in a study recently published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), particularly as drug overdose fatalities increase across the country. The study, published online in the journal of Injury Prevention, describes drug overdose deaths of workers… [Read more]
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Amerisure Awards Six Scholarships to High School Seniors
Farmington Hills, MI – Amerisure recently announced the recipients of the 2019 Amerisure Scholarship Program (ASP). The six dedicated and deserving students below were each awarded $1,000 through ASP. The scholarships are renewable for up to three years of undergraduate study. Amerisure is excited to announce the recipients of the 2019 Amerisure Scholarship Program (ASP).… [Read more]
Ohio Governor DeWine, BWC Propose $1.5 Billion for Ohio Employers
Columbus, OH – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO Stephanie McCloud recently proposed giving $1.5 billion to Ohio employers this year following strong returns on the agency’s investments. “This is great news for Ohio,” said Governor DeWine. “This money will help Ohio employers expand their businesses, create jobs, and… [Read more]
TDI Improves Continuing Education Service
Austin, TX – A year ago, it took months for insurance agents and adjusters to get continuing education transcripts, course credit, and other information from the Texas Department of Insurance. Today, it takes about two weeks. The improvement is part of Insurance Commissioner Kent Sullivan’s effort to build on best practices, modernize technology, and focus… [Read more]
CompWest Broadens Appetite In Construction, Manufacturing and Other Areas
Santa Ana, CA – CompWest Insurance is continuing its expansion in California and the West, adding more than 50 new classifications that broaden its workers’ compensation appetite in construction, manufacturing and other areas. “This is our largest class code expansion and the sixth consecutive year our appetite has been expanded,” said Gene Simpson, vice president… [Read more]
ProAssurance Names Edward L. Rand, Jr. CEO and W. Stancil Starnes Executive Chairman
Birmingham, AL – ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) recently announced that the Board of Directors has elected Edward L.(Ned) Rand, Jr., the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, to succeed W. Stancil (Stan) Starnes as Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2019. On that date, Mr. Starnes will have completed his twelfth year as Chief Executive Officer… [Read more]
2019 WC Benchmarking Study Launches, Surveying Frontline Claims Pros for First Time
Chicago, IL – The Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study’s annual survey is underway. Now in its seventh year, the 2019 study will – for the first time ever – survey frontline claims professionals (instead of claims executives) to ascertain alignment between industry leadership and staff who directly handle workers’ compensation claims. As the industry’s largest talent… [Read more]
FHM Insurance Company Goes Live with Insurity Workers’ CompXPress Platform
Hartford, CT – Insurity, Inc. recently announced that that FHM Insurance Company is in production with the Workers’ CompXPress policy administration solution. FHM is a prominent mutual insurance company in the Southeast, with licenses in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama and Kentucky. The solution provides FHM a complete digital experience for policy… [Read more]
SFM Foundation Announces Leadership Changes
Bloomington, MN – The SFM Foundation’s Board of Directors recently announced that Linda Williams would be the new President and Lindsay Henningsgaard would be the new Executive Director of the charitable organization. Williams has been heavily involved in the Foundation since 2011 and served as its Executive Director since 2016. She replaces Dave Kaiser who… [Read more]
MEMIC’s Financial Strength Affirms “A” (Excellent) Rating From A.M. Best
Portland, ME – A.M. Best, the premiere rating organization for the insurance industry in the United States, recently affirmed its “A” (Excellent) rating for The MEMIC Group, which includes Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company, MEMIC Indemnity Company and MEMIC Casualty Company. A.M. Best acknowledged in its annual review The MEMIC Group’s strong balance sheet including… [Read more]