Long Beach, CA – TRISTAR Insurance Group, Inc. (TRISTAR), the largest privately owned, independent third-party claims administrator in the United States, recently announced it has agreed to acquire Risico Claim Management, Inc. and Risico Total Managed Care, Inc.’s self-insured book of business. The transaction is expected to close effective February 1st, 2022. Risico was found… [Read more]
Risk Management News
Out Front Ideas Webinar: Does Our System Do Harm?
St. Louis, MO – Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark recently announced its next complimentary webinar, noting that it is easy to identify the benefits of the workers’ compensation system for injured workers. But do we regularly assess and consider what we do to avoid potential harm that the system may cause? While this… [Read more]
Origami Risk Adds Online Occupational Health Solutions for EHS Professionals
Chicago, IL – Origami Risk recently announced the launch of new online occupational health tools to support industrial hygiene and ergonomics initiatives, building on its growing suite of web-based and mobile solutions for environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals. “Even as COVID-19 continues to have a dramatic impact on workplaces throughout the U.S. and around… [Read more]
Cal/OSHA Posts Fact Sheets and Updated COVID-19 FAQs
Oakland, CA – Cal/OSHA recently posted fact sheets and updated its FAQs on COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to incorporate new guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on isolation and quarantine periods, and to reflect revisions adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on December 16, 2021 that went into effect January 14th.… [Read more]
Amerisure Selected for NSC Advisory Group to Help Prevent Ergonomic Workplace Injuries
Farmington Hills, MI – Amerisure recently announce its selection as an advisory council member for the National Safety Council’s new safety program to help prevent musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), or ergonomic, workplace injuries. Funded by Amazon, the program will address the risks associated with ergonomic injuries and drive key initiatives to help prevent and eliminate workplace… [Read more]
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Selects Origami Risk Claims Solution
Bel Air, MD – Origami Risk recently announced that Harford Mutual Insurance Group has selected its multi-tenant, software-as-a-service (SaaS) claims solution for claims adjudication, reporting, and the delivery of enhanced client services. “As Harford Mutual pursues accelerated growth, we are leveraging innovative technology to enhance service and drive efficiencies across all areas of our business,”… [Read more]
Acrisure Acquires Appalachian Underwriters, and MGA & TPA Ops of SUNZ Insurance
Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure recently announced it has acquired Appalachian Underwriters, a national Managing General Agency (MGA) and U.S. Administrator Claims, a Third-Party Administrator (TPA), in addition to affiliated entities. Appalachian Underwriters With a model that encompasses both an MGA and wholesale distribution, Appalachian places more than $400 million gross written premium (GWP) into… [Read more]
Origami Risk Announces Appointment of Heidi Melin as Independent Director
Chicago, IL – Origami Risk recently announced the appointment of Heidi Melin as a director of the firm. Melin’s appointment as an independent director reflects leadership’s strategy to enhance the firm’s governance as it continues to grow. An accomplished technology industry executive with nearly three decades of senior leadership experience, Melin joins Origami’s current board… [Read more]
RIMS Announces 68th President Patrick Sterling and 2022 Board of Directors
New York, NY – RIMS recently announced that Patrick Sterling will lead the Society as president for the 2022 term, effective January 1. Mr. Sterling is Vice President of Legendary People at Texas Roadhouse in Louisville, Kentucky. A 34-year veteran of the restaurant industry, Patrick oversees executive and management staffing, benefits and compensation, human resource… [Read more]
NSC Highlights CDC Data Showing Overdose Deaths Reached New High During Pandemic
Itasca, IL – According to new provisional data from the CDC, drug overdose deaths between April 2020 and April 2021 topped 100,000, marking a record number of lives claimed in a 12-month period. While the National Safety Council (NSC) is grieving the loss of so many lives, NSC is also dedicated to turning this aggressive… [Read more]