Elk Grove Village, IL – Marijuana is an impairing substance and its legalization has huge public and workplace health implications. Before passing any legislation legalizing this substance, the U.S. Congress should proceed deliberately and consider workplace safety when dealing with this complex issue, according to a statement released by the American College of Occupational and… [Read more]
Industry News
NAIC Elects 2020 Officers
Austin, TX – Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently elected the following officers for 2020 during its Fall 2019 National Meeting: President: South Carolina Insurance Director Raymond G. Farmer President-Elect: Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier Vice President: Idaho Insurance Director Dean L. Cameron Secretary-Treasurer: Missouri Insurance Director Chlora Lindley-Myers The newly… [Read more]
TX Man Convicted of Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Must Repay Texas Mutual
Austin, TX – Texas Mutual Insurance Company recently reported that a Travis County district court sentenced Richard R. Gutierrez of Seguin, Texas, on workers’ compensation fraud-related charges. Gutierrez reported an on the job injury while working as a merchandiser for Tri-City Distributors, LP, in New Braunfels, Texas, and claimed he was unable to work because… [Read more]
Sedgwick Institute Releases New Book Depicting Future of Workers’ Comp
Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently announced the release of SCENARIOS FOR THE 2030s: Threats and Opportunities for Workers’ Compensation Systems, a book authored by Dr. Richard A. Victor of the Sedgwick Institute. The Sedgwick Institute is an incubator for thought leaders to advance the conversations that affect productivity and the claims management industry. In this… [Read more]
TN DCI: Workers’ Comp Insurance Rates Fall for Seventh Consecutive Year
Nashville, TN – Continuing a trend of savings for Tennessee employers and workers, workers’ compensation insurance premiums are likely to decline for most businesses in 2020 for the seventh consecutive year. Since reforms of Tennessee’s workers’ compensation system began in 2014, loss cost reductions of over 52 percent have been approved, representing substantial savings for… [Read more]
Peffer Joins ATF Medical as Senior Coordinator of Adaptive Housing Solutions
Woodbridge, VA – Karissa Peffer recently joined ATF Medical as senior coordinator of adaptive housing solutions. ATF Medical provides comprehensive medical equipment and adaptive housing solutions to the workers’ compensation industry. ATF Medical matches a therapist, usually an occupational therapist or assistive technology professional, with a contractor to assess the injured worker’s home from both… [Read more]
CA Employment Agency Owner Sentenced for Workers’ Comp Fraud
Modesto, CA – The California Department of Insurance recently announced that Michael Zendejas of Turlock had been sentenced to 180 hours of community service, three years formal probation and ordered to pay $944,718 in restitution after pleading no contest to insurance fraud for underreporting payroll by approximately $4.9 million that resulted in a $944,718 loss… [Read more]
CA WCIRB Releases 2019 Geo Study with Interactive Map
Oakland, CA – The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) recently released its 2019 WCIRB Geo Study, which underscores regional differences in claim characteristics across California. The web-based interactive map allows you to quickly view key measures across regions. The study’s key findings include the following: After controlling for regional differences in wages… [Read more]
The Institutes to Acquire Risk & Insurance, NWCDC, ErgoExpo
Malvern, PA -PRWeb- Risk management and insurance knowledge provider The Institutes recently announced it has agreed to acquire three knowledge-sharing platforms from LRP Media Group. Upon closing the deal, The Institutes will acquire Risk & Insurance®, National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo (NWCDC), and National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo® (ErgoExpo). The deal is… [Read more]
AmTrust Announces Promotion of Karkowsky to President
New York, NY – AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. recently announced the promotion of Adam Karkowsky to the role of President of AmTrust, reporting to Barry Zyskind, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AmTrust. Mr. Karkowsky will also continue to serve in the role of Chief Financial Officer of AmTrust, until his successor joins the Company… [Read more]