Portland, ME – MEMIC recently announced the launch of the MEMIC Safety Research Center with a call for grant applications that focus on understanding and reducing the probability of occupational injuries and illnesses. Funding is available to higher-education institutions across the nation. “This new effort of our Loss Control and Safety Team is an exciting… [Read more]
Risk Management News
NSC Survey: 90% of Employers Say ‘Impairment’ at Work Means More than Just Substances
Itasca, IL – A new survey released by the National Safety Council shows 90% of employers are concerned about mental health and chronic stress impacting fitness for duty – in addition to persistent concerns around legal and illicit substance misuse. In response, NSC is becoming the first national organization to call on employers to consider… [Read more]
RIMS Gains Approval to Offer RIMS-CRMP Certification Online
New York, NY – RIMS recently announced that it has successfully met all ANSI (American National Standards Institute) requirements to offer the RIMS-CRMP certification exam virtually. The exam will be offered through Pearson Vue’s OnVUE platform, opening the door for qualifying risk professionals to earn this globally recognized certification from their home or office anywhere… [Read more]
Cal/OSHA Issues Citations to Multiple Employers for COVID-19 Violations
Oakland, CA – Cal/OSHA has cited multiple employers for not protecting workers from COVID-19 during inspections in various industries throughout the state. Violations were identified in industries including health care, restaurant, retail, fitness centers, correctional institutions and more. Cal/OSHA opened the inspections after learning of COVID-19 fatalities and illnesses, after receiving complaints and during targeted… [Read more]
Out Front Ideas Webinar: COVID Claims Development: Workers’ Comp & Beyond
St. Louis, MO – Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark recently announced its next complimentary webinar, noting that the workers’ compensation industry has collectively seen tens of thousands of claims for COVID-19 contracted in the workplace, and those numbers continue to grow. Despite what you may have heard, many of these claims have incurred… [Read more]
Origami Risk Announces Launch of Online Suite for EHS Professionals
Chicago, IL – Origami Risk recently announced the launch of a suite of web-based and mobile solutions designed specifically for environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals. The solutions support behavior-based safety observations and inspections and audits, while facilitating faster and more efficient incident data collection and investigations, loss analytics, regulatory reporting, and compliance. Origami’s suite… [Read more]
RIMS’ Carol Fox Retires, Soraya Wright Hired as New VP of Strategic Initiatives
New York, NY – RIMS Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Carol Fox recently announced her retirement. Soraya Wright, formerly the Founder and Chief Risk Officer of SMW Risk Management Consulting, LLC, has been hired to the position, effective January 4, 2021, with Fox supporting the transition process. Reporting to RIMS CEO Mary Roth, the RIMS… [Read more]
CNA Transfers Legacy Excess Workers’ Comp Portfolio to Cavello Bay Reinsurance
Chicago, IL – CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) recently announced that its principal operating subsidiary, Continental Casualty Company, has entered into an agreement with Cavello Bay Reinsurance Limited, a subsidiary of Enstar Group Limited, under which Cavello will reinsure a legacy portfolio of excess workers’ compensation policies. Under the terms of the transaction, which will… [Read more]
Eight Employers Earn the MEMIC Award for Safety Excellence
Portland, ME – The MEMIC Group recently announced their eight 2020 Safety Excellence award winners. The employers nominated by the loss control staff of MEMIC are considered among the best of more than 22,000 policyholders insured by the company. The awards recognize organizations that have made workforce safety part of their culture and that have… [Read more]
Ohio BWC to Administer $28 Million Air Quality Program for Senior Living Facilities
Columbus, OH – In the continuing battle to weaken COVID-19’s spread, the state of Ohio is offering $28 million in federal CARES (Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act dollars to reimburse facilities serving older Ohioans that invest in air quality and air flow improvements during the pandemic. “This program will improve the indoor air… [Read more]