Portland, ME – More than 40 employees of The MEMIC Group received their Workers’ Compensation Professional (WCP®) diplomas at the American Society of Workers’ Compensation Professionals (AmCOMP) Annual Fall Meeting in New York City. “As workers’ compensation specialists, we emphasize the importance of workforce education with our policyholders,” says MEMIC President and CEO Michael P.… [Read more]
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York Appoints Dennis Duchene as EVP, Managed Care
Jersey City, NJ – York recently announced that Dennis Duchene has been appointed Executive Vice President, Managed Care. Duchene will oversee and manage all aspects of York’s Managed Care solutions, reporting to Chairman and CEO Thomas Warsop. With more than 20 years of experience in managed care and finance, Dennis most recently served as president… [Read more]
Edward L. Rand Named President of ProAssurance Corporation
Biringham, AL – ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) recently announced that Edward L. “Ned” Rand, Jr. is assuming additional responsibilities as President of the Company. Mr. Rand has been serving as Chief Operating Officer since January 2018. Prior to being promoted to that position he served 13 years as the Chief Financial Officer for ProAssurance. Chairman and… [Read more]
Coventry’s Pam Gore Receives 2018 Beverley Boesch Legacy Award
Downers Grove, IL – Coventry recently announced that Nurse Consultant Pamela Gore has received the 2018 Beverley Boesch Legacy Award. Beverly Boesch was a highly respected Registered Nurse within the workers’ compensation industry who was instrumental in coordinating care and treatment for injured workers. The award in her honor was created in 2011 by IN… [Read more]
Ryon Appointed Chief Revenue Officer at Prime Health Services
Nashville, TN – Prime Health Services recently announced the appointment of the executive position Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Jennifer Ryon will take the helm with nearly fifteen years of experience in client strategy, sales, customer service, and account management in the medical cost containment field. In addition to continuing to oversee the business development departments,… [Read more]
IN Governor Holcomb Makes Appointments to Workers’ Comp Board
Indianapolis, IN – Governor Eric J. Holcomb recently announced several new appointments and reappointments to the state’s Worker’s Compensation Board, which is tasked with providing efficient dispute resolution for injured workers and employers by administering both formal adjudication and informal dispute resolution services, answering inquiries regarding the Indiana Worker’s Compensation system, and collecting statistical information… [Read more]
NAIC Elects 2019 Officers
San Francisco, CA – Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently elected the following 2019 officers during its Fall National Meeting: President: Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric A. Cioppa Eric A. Cioppa was confirmed as superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance in September 2011. President-Elect: South Carolina Insurance Director Raymond G.… [Read more]
EMPLOYERS Names Lori Brown Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
Reno, NV – EMPLOYERS® (NYSE:EIG), America’s small business insurance specialist®, has named Lori A. Brown as executive vice president, chief legal officer and general counsel for EMPLOYERS effective January 1, 2019. Ms. Brown joined EMPLOYERS in January 2006 and served as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel until March 2015 when she was promoted to Senior… [Read more]
ICW Group Names Eric VonDohlen as Vice President of Data Analytics
San Diego, CA – ICW Group Insurance Companies, recently announced the appointment of Eric VonDohlen as vice president of Data Analytics, effective immediately. VonDohlen will oversee the company’s data analytics operations and provide strategic guidance on the curation, maintenance and management of new and existing data solutions. He will be based in the ICW Group… [Read more]
James K. Christie Begins Term as President of The Casualty Actuarial Society
Las Vegas, NY – James K. Christie, FCAS, an insurance industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, recently began his term as the president of the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) in conjunction with the 2018 CAS Annual Meeting. Christie has been actively involved with the CAS for over three decades, having earned his… [Read more]