Denver, CO – Workers who have been injured on the job while working for uninsured employers can now apply for financial help through the Colorado Uninsured Employer (CUE) Fund. On January 1, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s (CDLE) Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) began accepting applications to the Colorado Uninsured Employer (CUE)… [Read more]
Workers' Compensation
Tomorrow: Mitchell | Genex Webinar on Aging Workforce, Medication Safety, and Cyber Security
Wayne, PA – Mitchell | Genex recently announced a new complimentary webinar that will explore issues for workers’ compensation claims organizations surrounding the aging workforce, medication safety, and cybersecurity. Over the past 10 years, workers’ compensation claim frequency has been steadily decreasing, but at the same time, severity has been on the rise — generally… [Read more]
AMERISAFE Announces Election of Sean Traynor to Board of Directors
DeRidder, LA – AMERISAFE, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMSF) recently announced that Sean Traynor has been elected to the Company’s Board of Directors effective March 1, 2020. Jared A. Morris, the Chairman of AMERISAFE, said, “The Board is pleased that Sean accepted our invitation to serve on the AMERISAFE Board. We believe that his background, experience and… [Read more]
NY Stenographer Arrested for Extensive Overbilling of Workers’ Comp Carriers
Albany, NY – New York State Inspector General Letizia Tagliafierro recently announced the arrest and arraignment of an Oswego County court stenographer who routinely added zeros to billing invoices to insurance carrier clients over the course of several years, resulting in her alleged theft of more than $187,000. Laura Hayes of Phoenix in Oswego County,… [Read more]
NJ Governor Murphy Signs Legislative Package to Combat Worker Misclassification
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a legislative package combatting worker misclassification and exploitation. The bills will crack down on employee misclassification in businesses by allowing stop-work orders against employers violating state wage, benefit, and tax law; providing assessment of penalties for violations in connection with misclassification of employees; and requiring employers to… [Read more]
Primary Care Physician Joins Ohio BWC as Chief Medical Officer
Columbus, OH – The Ohio BWC recently announced that a primary care physician has joined the agency as chief medical officer. Dr. Bradley J. Lewis, a family practice physician from Groveport, will oversee all medical components of BWC and direct medical policy. “Dr. Lewis has had an impressive career as a physician, and I welcome… [Read more]
AMERISAFE Announces 2019 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
DeRidder, LA – AMERISAFE, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMSF) recently announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2019. G. Janelle Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer, noted, “The current soft market is unique in its challenges given the state of the property and casualty industry. AMERISAFE is a specialist, and our distinctive approach… [Read more]
Coventry Releases Case Study on Nurse Triage
Downers Grove, IL – Coventry recently released a new case study on the implementation of a nurse triage program and its benefits for injured workers and employers. When an on-the-job injury occurs, the initial response can be critical in aiding an employee in making the right decisions about what type of care they need. Injured… [Read more]
NYS Workers’ Compensation Board Adds Free Android App for Virtual Hearings
Albany, NY – New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Chair Clarissa M. Rodriguez recently announced the availability of a new Android app for virtual hearings, making it even easier for injured workers, attorneys and other participants to attend workers’ compensation hearings remotely. The Board’s virtual hearings are a first-in-the-nation initiative that provide injured workers a… [Read more]
Liberty Mutual Board of Directors Appoints Edward Peña as Senior VP and Treasurer
Boston, MA – The Board of Directors of Liberty Mutual Insurance today announced that Edward Peña has been appointed Senior Vice President and Treasurer. Laurance H.S. Yahia, who served as Senior Vice President and Treasurer since 2003, announced his retirement, which is effective April 3, 2020. “Ed is a proven leader with the expertise, influence… [Read more]