Greenwich, CT – W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) recently announced the appointment of Michael Marcus as president of Berkley Industrial Comp. He succeeds Chandler F. Cox, Jr., who has been named chairman of the business. The appointments are effective immediately. Mr. Marcus joined Berkley in 2008 as a regional director at Key Risk and… [Read more]
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MEMIC Hires White as Senior Underwriter in Pennsylvania
Portland, ME – The MEMIC Group recently hired Curtis White as Senior Production Underwriter, responsible for renewals and new business in Pennsylvania. White’s career in the workers’ compensation industry spans 14 years, after spending eight years in the banking industry. White said he enjoys developing strong agency relationships and the ability to underwrite opportunities provided… [Read more]
Enlyte Names Steve Laudermilch EVP of Mitchell Casualty Solutions Group
San Diego, CA – Enlyte, the parent brand of Mitchell, Genex and Coventry recently announced that Steve Laudermilch has joined the company to serve as executive vice president and general manager of Mitchell’s casualty solutions group (CSG). With 25 years of senior leadership experience in workers’ compensation and auto casualty claims, Laudermilch will be charged… [Read more]
The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation Announces New Board of Directors
Chicago, IL – The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation, founded on the principles of supporting the workers’ compensation industry through networking, mentorship and collaboration, has announced that founding board member Kimberly George, Sedgwick global head, innovation and product development will serve as the organization’s president. Additionally, following a thorough search and interview process, the Alliance has… [Read more]
Carisk Partners Announces Multiple Internal Promotions
Miami, FL – Carisk Partners recently announced the promotion of several individuals within the organization. During a time of significant growth, Carisk is proud to deliver on its continued commitment to employee development from within the company. Christine Gaul, Senior Vice President of Marketing Elizabeth Jennings, Senior Vice President of Provider Relations Robert Post, MBA,… [Read more]
NCCI Members Elect Lisa Corless as 2022 Board Chair
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI Holdings, Inc. (NCCI) recently held its 2022 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, on May 11, 2022. At the meeting, NCCI announced Lisa Corless, president and CEO, AF Group, as the newly elected NCCI Board Chair as of April 30. Corless replaces Kevin J. Leidwinger, president and chief operating officer, Commercial… [Read more]
Harvard MedTech Appoints Anita Breedlove VP of Market Partnerships
Las Vegas, NV – Anita Breedlove has been appointed Vice President of Market Partnerships at Harvard MedTech, a digital health company pioneering Vx Therapy that comprehensively integrates virtual reality with behavioral health for the treatment of the effects of trauma, including pain, without drugs or surgery. “Anita is an accomplished sales and client management executive… [Read more]
Sidharth Voorakkara Appointed to CA CHSWC by Senate Rules Committee
Oakland, CA – The California Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC) recently announced the appointment of Sidharth Voorakkara to the Commission. He was appointed by the Senate Rules Committee on May 4, 2022. Sidharth Voorakkara is Senior Vice President of the San Diego office of a national public relations and polling firm,… [Read more]
Ohio BWC Employees Receive National Research Award
Columbus, OH – Three BWC employees were recently presented the Alice Hamilton Award for Occupational Safety and Health in the Epidemiology and Surveillance category for their published research. Mike Lampl, Dave Robins, Steve Naber, and five members of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Center for Workers’ Compensation Studies wrote a paper titled “Workers’ Compensation… [Read more]
One Call Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Jacksonville, FL – One Call recently announced that Jay Krueger has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and former CEO Thomas Warsop has transitioned to the company’s Executive Chairman. In September 2021, Krueger, a One Call Board Director for two-and-a-half years, joined the company as President and assumed functional responsibility of operations, product development, and… [Read more]