Portland, ME – Susan Diffenderfer of Juniata County, PA and Thomas Brennan of Philadelphia have been hired as Safety Management Consultants by workers’ compensation specialist The MEMIC Group to support continued growth in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey markets. Diffenderfer is a licensed Physical Therapist with nearly 30 years of experience in industrial health, geriatric… [Read more]
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Preferred Medical Appoints Aaron Scham to SVP of Information Technology
Louisville, KY – Preferred Medical recently announced that it is continuing to make strategic hires that support and fuel its growth as a national provider of workers’ compensation and ancillary solutions, including the addition of Aaron Schram to its leadership team. Schram, who serves as senior vice president of information technology, oversees all aspects of… [Read more]
IAIABC Announces NextGen Award Recipients
Middleton, WI – IAIABC NextGen recognizes young, talented leaders in workers’ compensation as the industry, like many others, moves to adapt and thrive in a changing world. For its 2018 and second annual NextGen awards, the IAIABC has recognized seven individuals under the age of 40 who are making their mark on the industry. The… [Read more]
CA Insurance Commissioner Appointed Chair of National Cannabis Insurance Committee
Sacramento, CA – The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) yesterday voted to establish a Cannabis Insurance Working Group to address the issue of insurance availability for the legalized cannabis industry. Recognizing California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones’ leadership on the issue, the NAIC appointed Jones chair of the NAIC Cannabis Insurance Working Group. At the… [Read more]
CA Governor Brown Appoints Dodd to WCAB
Sacramento, CA – Katherine Williams Dodd, 29, of Napa, has been appointed to the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Dodd has served as deputy legal affairs secretary in the Office of Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. since 2017. She was assistant general manager and corporate secretary at Frog’s Leap Winery from 2016 to 2017. Dodd… [Read more]
KS Labor Secretary Gordon Approves Appointment of Judge Larson as WC ALJ
Topeka, KS – Secretary Lana Gordon approved Troy Larson for the position of Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) Administrative Law Judge, Workers Compensation Division in Lenexa. Larson’s nomination was submitted by the Workers Compensation and Employment Security Boards Nominating Committee to fill the position previously held by Judge Steven Howard who retired in March after… [Read more]
Mars Named Chair of SFM Board
Bloomington, MN – Robert S. Mars III, of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was recently named chair of the SFM Board of Directors. Mars has served on the board since 2002. “Over the years Bob has really developed a deep understanding and appreciation of our business, mission and commitment to service excellence,” said SFM President and CEO… [Read more]
Call for Submissions Now Open for Comp Laude® People’s Choice Awards
Camarillo, CA – Now in its seventh year, the Comp Laude® Awards celebrates the positive contributions to those in the workers’ compensation industry. The event is designed to inspire others to reach new heights and collaborate to help improve outcomes for injured workers. This year’s event will be held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, October… [Read more]
Beacon Mutual Insurance Co Adds Carmen Sharp as New VP of Claims
Warwick, RI – Carmen Sharp has been named the Vice President of Claims at The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company. She manages claims administration, develops financial objectives, and directs the team to achieve operational results. Beacon is the leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Rhode Island. Sharp joined Beacon with over thirty years of experience… [Read more]
Wisconsin Physician New President of ACOEM
Elk Grove Village, IL – On May 2, William G. Buchta, MD, MS, MPH, FACOEM, a renowned expert in medical center occupational health, was installed as President of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM), the nation’s largest medical society dedicated to promoting the health of workers through preventive medicine, clinical care, research,… [Read more]