Frankfort, KY – Last month, the Labor Cabinet conducted 20 free courtesy inspections for Kentucky employers – correcting 106 serious violations that could have affected up to 3,131 employees. This resulted in saving participating companies up to $742,000 in potential enforcement penalties. The Labor Cabinet’s Division of Occupational Safety & Health Education & Training, also… [Read more]
Risk Management News
Talage Introduces Fully-Automated Insurance Purchase and Comparison Solution for Small Businesses
Reno, NV – Talage, a software platform that helps small business owners compare and purchase a range of commercial insurance policies, including workers’ compensation, recently announced that their operation has secured investment from key partners and will now offer expanded services to a network of small businesses and providers across the country. Described by the… [Read more]
CA WCIRB Submits January 1, 2019 Regulatory Filing
Oakland, CA – The WCIRB recently submitted to the California Department of Insurance (CDI) a January 1, 2019 Regulatory Filing that proposes changes to the Insurance Commissioner’s regulations contained in the California Workers’ Compensation Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan–1995 (Uniform Statistical Reporting Plan), the California Workers’ Compensation Experience Rating Plan–1995 (Experience Rating Plan), and the Miscellaneous… [Read more]
NCCI Releases Insights Report on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Workers’ Compensation
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently released a new Insights report on Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) injuries in workers compensation. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) injuries in workers compensation (WC) have recently attracted the attention of legislators and other system stakeholders. With more focus on compensating those who suffer from PTSD due to a work-related event,… [Read more]
CA Insurance Commissioner Orders Workers’ Comp Insurers to Report Federal Income Tax Savings
Sacramento, CA – Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones announced today he has issued an order that every insurer licensed to write workers’ compensation insurance in the State of California must report their federal income tax savings annually through a rate filing in light of the new tax law. The recent revision to the Federal Tax Schedule… [Read more]
OSHA & International Safety Equipment Association Form Alliance to Protect Workers’ Safety and Health
Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently signed an alliance to provide members, employers, and employees with information on how to properly select, use, maintain, and store personal protective and safety equipment. During the two-year agreement, participants will also share information… [Read more]
SUNZ Insurance Solutions Hires Blake Souers as Chief Underwriting Officer
Bradenton, FL – SUNZ Insurance Solutions, LLC recently announced the appointment of Blake Souers to the position of Chief Underwriting Officer. Mr. Souers’ responsibilities will be to develop and oversee underwriting guidelines and expand the knowledge base of the Company’s Underwriting Department staff. Mr. Souers will report to the President of SUNZ Insurance Solutions, Steven… [Read more]
Church Mutual Names New Assistant Vice President of Risk Control
Merrill, WI -(BusinessWire)- Guy Russ has been named assistant vice president of risk control for Church Mutual Insurance Company, reporting to Kevin Root, executive vice president – operations. In his new position, Russ will leverage his leadership experience and customer focus to continue to grow risk control services, providing solutions for customers while mitigating risk for Church Mutual. Russ joined Church Mutual in 2012 as director of program management. Since then, he has held
WA L&I Announces Grants Available for Workplace Safety Projects and Return-to-Work Initiatives
Tumwater, WA – Do you have a great idea to help make Washington workers and workplaces safer? If so, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) may be able to help turn that idea into a reality. L&I’s Safety and Health Investment Projects (SHIP) Grant Program is now taking applications for a new… [Read more]
US DOL and Montana Contractor Compensation Fund Sign Alliance to Promote Workplace Safety
Billings, MT – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Montana Contractor Compensation Fund (MCCF) have signed an alliance to protect employees from construction industry hazards. MCCF is a group insurance company formed by the Montana Contractors Association to help control workers’ compensation costs. The two-year alliance will focus… [Read more]