Omaha, NE – Applied Underwriters, Inc. and its subsidiary North American Casualty Co., a group of diversified, national financial services companies, has been acquired by Applied’s founder, Steve Menzies, joined by the Quasha Group led by Quadrant Management. The transaction, valued at $920MM, included the buyout of all other shareholders including the 81% of the… [Read more]
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MedRisk & Raintree Systems Announce Partnership to Reduce Admin Burden in PT
King of Prussia, PA – A survey of American Physical Therapy Association members reports that the time physical therapists spend on administrative tasks delays medically necessary services, ultimately impacting patient’s clinical outcomes. MedRisk and Raintree Systems have announced a joint partnership to reduce the administration burden for physical therapists in workers’ compensation. MedRisk, the leader… [Read more]
Amerisure Promotes Chelcee McGowan to VP, Corporate Controller
Farmington Hills, MI – Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company recently announced that Chelcee McGowan has been promoted to vice president and corporate controller. In this role, McGowan will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting, tax finance project management and payroll processes. “Chelcee has made tremendous contributions to the efficiency and functionality of the financial services… [Read more]
NYSDOT Investigator Pleads Guilty to Running Trucking Co while Collecting Workers’ Comp
Albany, NY – New York State Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro recently announced the guilty plea of a State Department of Transportation vehicle safety employee who defrauded the workers’ compensation system by claiming injury and then secretly operating his own trucking company – with a vehicle that had multiple safety violations – and using his State… [Read more]
NCCI Releases New Industry Roundtable on WC Industry Transformation and Disruption
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recentlhy released a new issue of its Industry Roundtable, where president and CEO Bill Donnell engages with workers compensation leaders on critical issues and trends impacting the industry today and in the future. In this installment, Donnell speaks with Phil Kalin about industry transformation and disruption. Kalin is the president… [Read more]
DE Workers’ Compensation Rates Decrease for Third Year in a Row
Dover, DE – Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro is recently announced that there will be another decrease in workers’ compensation insurance rates, effective December 1, 2019. “I am delighted to approve a decrease in workers’ compensation rates in Delaware for the third year in a row,” stated Commissioner Navarro. “These continued decreases mean significant savings… [Read more]
Lisa Maciolek Joins HomeCare Connect as National Account Manager
Winter Park, FL – Lisa Maciolek was recently named National Account Manager for HomeCare Connect, which manages home health services, including durable medical equipment, home modification, and prosthetics and orthotics, in the workers’ compensation industry. She is responsible for managing national client relationships and implementing new concepts and services. Maciolek brings considerable sales and account… [Read more]
Ohio Doctor Pleads Guilty to Unlawful Distribution of Opioids
Cincinnati, OH – The owner of a Cincinnati-area medical practice recently pleaded guilty for illegally distributing opioids. Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Special Agent in Charge Keith Martin of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Detroit Division and Special Agent in Charge Lamont Pugh III of the U.S. Department… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Approves $6.6 Million in Grants for School Safety, Security Enhancements
Columbus, OH – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) recently announced that it has approved $6.6 million in grants since July 1 to improve school safety and security across Ohio. BWC’s School Safety and Security Grant Program awards grants of up to $40,000 to help schools purchase equipment to substantially improve safety and security… [Read more]
AF Group Announces New Roles for Key Executives
Lansing, MI – AF Group recently announced two executive changes that reflect the organization’s continued growth and prominence as a top national specialty insurance carrier. Steve Cooper has been named president Third Coast Underwriters, which will be added to his current role of president of United Heartland. Cooper has more than 30 years of property-casualty… [Read more]