Harrisburg, PA – Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman recently announced her department, along with a working group of stakeholders, will this summer hold the first of its kind Pennsylvania NextGen Insurance Academy, to provide college students an up-close look at various careers in the insurance industry. “The insurance industry provides fulfilling careers in areas such as… [Read more]
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Everest’s Mike Mulray Elected Chairman of CA WCIRB Governing Committee
Hamilton, BM – Everest Insurance recently announced that Mike Mulray, Chief Underwriting Officer, has been unanimously approved as Chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) Governing Committee. Mike serves on the Governing Committee representing member company Everest National Insurance Company. The WCIRB is a private, nonprofit association comprised of all companies… [Read more]
HI State Senate Confirms Director and Deputy of Labor Department
Honolulu, HI – The Hawaii State Senate recently voted to confirm Scott T. Murakami and Leonard Hoshijo as the Director and Deputy Director of the Hawaii State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Scott Murakami is the 20th Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Murakami joins the Ige administration from the University of Hawaiʻi where… [Read more]
TX Governor Abbott Reappoints Gonzalez to Risk Management Board
Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tommy Gonzalez to the Risk Management Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The State Office of Risk Management administers insurance services obtained by state agencies, including the self-insured government employees workers’ compensation insurance program and the state risk management programs. Tommy Gonzalez… [Read more]
FAIR Health Elects Lynn B. Nicholas and Rob Parke to Board of Directors
New York, NY – FAIR Health, Inc., recently announced that it has elected Lynn B. Nicholas, LFACHE, and Rob Parke, FIA, ASA, MAAA, to its Board of Directors. A national, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information, FAIR Health is governed by a Board comprising leaders from all… [Read more]
John Sells Appointed Chief Information Officer for SUNZ Holdings
Bradenton, FL – SUNZ Holdings, LLC recently announced it has appointed John Sells to the position of Chief Information Officer. Mr. Sells will set the vision and roadmap for IT initiatives and enterprise systems with a focus on digital transformation and deep usage of data analytics. The appointment reflects SUNZ’s recognition of the importance of… [Read more]
Nancy Leppink Named Commissioner of MN Department of Labor and Industry
St. Paul, MN – The Walz-Flanagan Administration recently announced Nancy Leppink as the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI’s) commissioner-designee. Leppink previously represented DLI as an assistant attorney general and then worked as the agency’s general counsel from 1999 to 2009. After 24 years in state service, she was appointed by the Obama Administration… [Read more]
Anne Naser Named President and CEO of WorkSafeBC
Richmond, BC – WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors recently announced that Anne Naser has been named as the new President and CEO of WorkSafeBC. “Anne Naser is a proven leader and innovator in occupational health and safety,” said Ralph McGinn, Chair of WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors. “We are very pleased to have her leading WorkSafeBC as… [Read more]
CompWest Promotes Lila Morones to Director of Claims
Santa Ana, CA – CompWest recently announced that it has promoted Lila Morones to director of Claims. “For the past 11 years, Lila has consistently proven to be an indispensable member of the CompWest organization,” said Dave McGowan, managing director of Claims for CompWest. “She’s incredibly dedicated to our customers and always ensures that our… [Read more]
CompWest Promotes Dave McGowan to Managing Director of Claims
Santa Ana, CA – CompWest recently announced that it has promoted Dave McGowan to managing director of Claims. McGowan is a 26-year veteran of the insurance industry. He began his CompWest career in 2009, serving as claims manager and claims director. Prior to joining CompWest, McGowan worked for Safeco in various claims positions and was… [Read more]