Memphis, TN – Sedgwick recently announced it has acquired Orchid Medical, a nationwide provider of ancillary medical management solutions for the workers’ compensation industry. This acquisition represents an investment in the continued growth of Sedgwick’s ancillary care network, which ensures that employees of the company’s workers’ compensation clients receive prompt, high-value service for durable medical… [Read more]
Workers' Compensation
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Michael Marcus President of Berkley Industrial Comp
Greenwich, CT – W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) recently announced the appointment of Michael Marcus as president of Berkley Industrial Comp. He succeeds Chandler F. Cox, Jr., who has been named chairman of the business. The appointments are effective immediately. Mr. Marcus joined Berkley in 2008 as a regional director at Key Risk and… [Read more]
NJCRIB Announces Appointment of Bonnie Piacentino as Next Executive Director
Newark, NJ – The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (NJCRIB) Governing Committee recently announced that after a nationwide search Bonnie Piacentino has been appointed as Executive Director Elect. Bonnie will join the Bureau in August and will succeed Paul Witko as Executive Director following his retirement on December 31, 2022. Bonnie is a… [Read more]
MEMIC Hires White as Senior Underwriter in Pennsylvania
Portland, ME – The MEMIC Group recently hired Curtis White as Senior Production Underwriter, responsible for renewals and new business in Pennsylvania. White’s career in the workers’ compensation industry spans 14 years, after spending eight years in the banking industry. White said he enjoys developing strong agency relationships and the ability to underwrite opportunities provided… [Read more]
NSC Notes CDC Data Showing New High in Overdose Deaths, Calls on Employers to Help
Itasca, IL – More than 107,600 Americans–one every five minutes–died of a drug overdose in 2021 according to newly released provisional data from the CDC. Because 70% of people struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) are employed, the National Safety Council (NSC) calls on employers to develop recovery-friendly workplaces, establish policies that support worker mental health and substance… [Read more]
TDI Releases Additional Info on Data Security Event
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance recently provided clarification of information that appears in several recent news stories about its January 2022 data security event. TDI discovered a programming code error in a web application and promptly fixed it. In January 2022, TDI found the issue was due to a programming code error… [Read more]
Enlyte Names Steve Laudermilch EVP of Mitchell Casualty Solutions Group
San Diego, CA – Enlyte, the parent brand of Mitchell, Genex and Coventry recently announced that Steve Laudermilch has joined the company to serve as executive vice president and general manager of Mitchell’s casualty solutions group (CSG). With 25 years of senior leadership experience in workers’ compensation and auto casualty claims, Laudermilch will be charged… [Read more]
CA Janitorial Co Ordered to Pay $2.4 Million in Restitution for Workers’ Comp, Tax Fraud
San Bernardino County, CA – Almirante Perez of Highland dba Southern Pacific Janitorial Group was recently ordered to pay $2,407,573.14 in restitution for committing workers’ compensation and tax fraud. Almirante Perez owned a janitorial business under Southern Pacific Janitorial Group. Over multiple years, Mr. Perez committed workers’ compensation and tax fraud by failing to fully… [Read more]
WCRI: Chiropractic Care for Workers with Injuries Varied Greatly Across 28 States
Cambridge, MA – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently announced the release of a new study on chiropractic care for low back pain. The study reveals substantial variation in the use of chiropractic care across 28 states and offers insights into the patterns and outcomes of chiropractic care. “Chiropractors often participate in the delivery… [Read more]
The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation Announces New Board of Directors
Chicago, IL – The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation, founded on the principles of supporting the workers’ compensation industry through networking, mentorship and collaboration, has announced that founding board member Kimberly George, Sedgwick global head, innovation and product development will serve as the organization’s president. Additionally, following a thorough search and interview process, the Alliance has… [Read more]