RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. /PRNewswire/ — Since first opening its doors in 1981 with Boeing as its first client, Professional Dynamics, Inc. (“PDI Managed Care Services”) has provided cost containment services to the workers compensation industry nationwide. In celebration of its 30 years of business, PDI is giving back to the community with a donation to… [Read more]
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Paradigm Management Services Becomes Largest Contributor to Kids’ Chance
WALNUT CREEK, CA – Paradigm Management Services, the nation’s leading provider of catastrophic medical management services, today announced a partnership with Kids’ Chance of America, Inc., to help the nonprofit organization raise funds and increase the number of scholarship recipients. By contributing a portion of their annual revenue, Paradigm becomes the organization’s largest corporate contributor… [Read more]
Brian Nixon Named Director of PA State Workers Insurance Fund
Harrisburg – Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Julia Hearthway today announced Brian Nixon, of Scranton, has been appointed director of the State Workers Insurance Fund (SWIF). Nixon, a former deputy attorney general in the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, has also served as assistant solicitor and business administrator for the city of Scranton. Before… [Read more]
Crawford Leader Jeffrey T. Bowman Named One of Georgia’s Top CEOs
ATLANTA, /PRNewswire/ — Jeffrey T. Bowman, president and chief executive officer of Crawford & Company (NYSE: CRDA; CRDB), has been named one of Georgia’s top CEOs in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s annual ranking of public company leaders in the state. Based on an index that measures shareholder return for 18 months and increases in annual… [Read more]
Douglass Alsop Joins SUNZ as National Claims Manager
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., /PRNewswire/ — Douglass Alsop has joined SUNZ Insurance, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fla., as the new national claims manager. Alsop will be an associate to the senior management unit. Chief Operations Officer Glen J. Distefano is forming a diverse group of reputable managers with an attractive record of accomplishments. “Our goal is… [Read more]
Paradox Technology Solutions Names Steven Mariano to Board of Directors
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Paradox Technology Solutions LLC (PTS), an innovative insurance software solution provider with a specialized focus in workers’ compensation and commercial lines insurance, today announced it has named Patriot National Insurance Group’s CEO and Chairman, Steven Mariano, to its Board of Directors. “PTS is a young organization with a bright and exciting future. I am… [Read more]
PacificComp Appoints New Loss Control Manager
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pacific Compensation Insurance Company (PacificComp), the California Workers’ Comp Specialist®, today announced it has appointed Todd Hines as its new loss control manager. In this position, Hines will be responsible for developing and managing PacificComp’s in-house loss control programs, designed to assist policyholders in preventing future injuries and proactively managing overall workers’… [Read more]
MedRisk’s Chief Growth Officer Mike Ryan to Speak at FWCI Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
King of Prussia, Pa. – MedRisk’s Chief Growth Officer Mike Ryan is speaking at the Florida Workers’ Compensation Institute’s (FWCI) Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. Ryan is one of the speakers on the panel “Predictive Modeling: Mine the Data that Will Improve your Bottom Line.” The session is scheduled for Monday, August 22 at 2… [Read more]
Judge Van Norman re-elected as Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Presiding Judge
Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court Judge Laureen Van Norman has been re-elected as presiding judge through June 30, 2013. The Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court is composed of seven judges who are initially appointed by the governor and who then remain on the bench for successive six-year terms upon approval of the electorate. Every two years one… [Read more]
Michigan Governor Snyder appoints Chairperson to Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder recently appointed Lisa A. Klaeren chair of the Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates. The Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates hears administrative claims for benefits and resolve disputes arising under the Workers’ Disability Compensation Act. “Lisa has served the board well and I am confident she will continue to help… [Read more]