Walnut Creek, CA – Paradigm recently announced that Great Place to Work® and Fortune have honored the company as one of the Best Workplaces in Health CareTM 2022. This is Paradigm’s first time being named to this prestigious list, and its strong ranking at number 20 reflects the company’s commitment to a positive, diverse, and… [Read more]
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CA Governor Newsom Reappoints Parisotto Administrative Director of DWC
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that George Parisotto of Santa Barbara has been reappointed Administrative Director at the Division of Workers’ Compensation, where he has served in that role since 2016. Parisotto was Acting Chief Counsel at the Division of Workers’ Compensation from 2012 to 2016. He was a Workers’ Compensation Claims… [Read more]
OR OSHA Announces Recipients of Annual Workers’ Memorial Scholarship Awards
Salem, OR — Each of them has different educational goals, career plans, and dreams. All of them have endured the personal and financial hardships that result when a parent is lost to a workplace death. Three Oregon high school graduates are recipients of the 2022 Workers’ Memorial Scholarship awards, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health… [Read more]
TDI Announces New External Relations Division and Deputy Commissioner
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) recently announced that Dan Paschal will serve as the deputy commissioner for the newly created External Relations division. The division will include Communications (currently Public Affairs) and Government Relations (currently Agency Affairs). For the past five years, Paschal has served as a deputy commissioner for TDI’s… [Read more]
SFM Bob Lund Scholarship to Invest in Future Insurance Leaders
Bloomington, MN – Earlier this year, SFM established a new scholarship program designed to identify and support future leaders and introduce them to rewarding careers in the insurance industry. The Bob Lund Scholarship is named for SFM’s former CEO, who is widely known for his service to the field of insurance and his continuing passion… [Read more]
Steven M. Scotti Appointed Executive Director of NYS WCB
Albany, NY – The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (NYS WCB) recently announced that Steven M. Scotti has been appointed to serve as the Workers’ Compensation Board Executive Director, effective September 6. Steven is joining the Board with many years of relevant industry, government and leadership experience. Most recently, he served as Acting Deputy… [Read more]
John Coaker Joins MEMIC to Help Grow Southeast Book of Business
Portland, ME – The MEMIC Group recently announced it has hired John Coaker as Senior Production Underwriter in the Southeast, offering businesses of every size access to MEMIC’s world-class worker health and safety program. Coaker has worked in the industry for more than two decades, almost all in Georgia. His focus is on partnering with… [Read more]
Eric James Joins Preferred Employers Insurance as a Sales & Distribution Manager
San Diego, CA – Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, recently announced that Eric James has joined as the company’s newest Sales & Distribution Manager. As a workers’ compensation insurance specialist, Eric brings his regional expertise in underwriting and sales to our Northern California team. Eric’s leadership will focus on establishing broker relationships, assisting producers… [Read more]
TN BWC Administrator Abbie Hudgens Retires
Nashville, TN – Abbie Hudgens, Administrator of the Tennessee Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, retires today. She was hired by Governor Bill Haslam in 2011 and has spent the past 11 years consistently working to improve the workers’ compensation system in Tennessee for all stakeholders. During her tenure, Abbie has introduced and overseen many advancements in… [Read more]
Chesapeake Employers Insurance Announces Election of 3 Board Members
Towson, MD – Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company recently announced the election of Sally Jameson, Keturah Harley, and Franklin J. Hajek, Jr. to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Each member will serve a 5-year term. The election took place on June 30, 2022, during the company’s annual policyholder meeting. Tom Phelan, Chesapeake Employers Insurance… [Read more]