The IAIABC NextGen Awards recognize talented and transformative young professionals under the age of 40 who are having a positive impact in their organizations and the workers’ compensation industry. For the 2021 IAIABC NextGen Awards, seven recipients were selected from a pool of outstanding nominees. “The 2021 IAIABC NextGen Award recipients are not only transforming… [Read more]
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Foresight Appoints Laura Gomez Thomas as New Vice President of Claims
San Francisco, CA -(PRWeb)- Foresight Risk & Insurance Services recently announced that Laura Gomez Thomas will now oversee the company’s claims program as Vice President of Claims. In her new role, Thomas will be a critical partner to all parties involved in facilitating the mission Foresight has committed to. “The first step is prevention; the… [Read more]
Timothy Johnson Joins Pinnacol Assurance as CHRO & VP of Employee Services
Denver, CO – Pinnacol Assurance recently announced it hired Timothy A. Johnson, M.A., as Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of Employee Services. He is replacing Vice President of Human Resources Barbara Brannen, who is retiring. Johnson will lead the Human Resources and Learning and Development teams within Pinnacol, and in that capacity will… [Read more]
Christina Ozuna Appointed to CIGA Board of Governors
Sacramento, CA – Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently announced several new appointments to help drive forward the California Department of Insurance’s mission to protect consumers, including naming Christina Ozuna to the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Board of Governors. Christina Ozuna is Vice President of Quality Assurance – Claims for Employers Holdings, Inc. Ozuna has… [Read more]
Builders Insurance Group Names Matthew Burnett CFO and Treasurer
Atlanta, GA – Builders Insurance Group recently announced the appointment of Matthew Burnett to the role of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Matthew joined Builders in June 2020 as Director of Accounting & Finance/Controller. In his new role Matthew will lead the financial operations of the Company, including financial reporting, financial planning… [Read more]
Marita Zuraitis Appointed to the CopperPoint Insurance Company Board of Directors
Phoenix, AZ – CopperPoint Insurance Companies, a western-based super regional commercial insurance company, announced today that Ms. Marita Zuraitis has been appointed to the CopperPoint Insurance Company Board of Directors. The appointment is effective immediately. With a career spanning over 30 years, Ms. Zuraitis is a proven leader in the property and casualty insurance industry.… [Read more]
Honorable Robert A. Rapaport Named Chairman of VA Workers’ Comp Commission
Richmond, VA – Commissioner Robert A. Rapaport has been elected to a three-year term as Chairman of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC), effective July 1, 2021. He succeeds Commissioner R. Ferrell Newman, whose term ended June 30, 2021. Commissioner Rapaport, Commissioner Newman, and Commissioner Wesley G. Marshall, serve as appellate-level judges at the VWC… [Read more]
Managed Care IT Experts Steve Junker and Patrick Isaac Join accūrō Solutions
Sarasota, FL – Managed care technology experts Steve Junker and Patrick Isaac have joined accūrō Solutions as chief information officer and chief technology officer, respectively. As Chief Information Officer, Steve Junker works with executives and sales teams on client solutions. Previously, he was principal of Numeral Technology, providing technology consulting services to workers’ compensation managed… [Read more]
John Jakovcic Joins MedRisk as Senior Vice President of Technology
King of Prussia, PA – MedRisk recently announced that it has appointed John Jakovcic Senior Vice President of Technology. Responsible for project management and client solutions and working alongside the technology leadership on strategic technology solutions, he will focus on cybersecurity, business continuity, and automation strategies. Jakovcic, who has managed large technology staffs, will collaborate… [Read more]
Chesapeake Employers Announces Board Election Results
Towson, MD – Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company recently announced the election of Theodore (Tedd) Martin Alexander III and Spencer P. Cavalier to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. The election took place on June 23, 2021 during the company’s annual policyholder meeting. Mr. Alexander is the Institutional Relationship Manager and Vice President of T.… [Read more]