Wilmington, MA – To commemorate its 10-year anniversary, Ametros recently released a Member Impact Report highlighting its 2019 CareGuard member interactions and experiences and healthcare savings data. Ametros is the industry leader in professional administration, providing savings and healthcare support for injured individuals once they settle a workers’ compensation or liability case. “At Ametros, we… [Read more]
Workers' Compensation
Thomas Pytel, Jr. Joins CopperPoint as VP, Chief Marketing and Corporate Communications Officer
Phoenix, AZ – CopperPoint Insurance Companies recently announced that Thomas Pytel, Jr. has joined the company as Vice President, Chief Marketing and Corporate Communications Officer. Thomas’s responsibilities include leading the Marketing and Communications functions for the CopperPoint Family of Insurance Companies across the company’s core 10 state western footprint. He will be instrumental in driving… [Read more]
CA Farm Worker Arraigned for Alleged Workers’ Comp Benefits Fraud
Fresno, CA – The California Department of Insurace has announced that Eduardo Medina Ruelas of Sanger was recently arraigned on multiple counts of felony insurance fraud after allegedly defrauding his employer and RISICO Claims Management Co. to collect $38,000 in workers’ compensation insurance benefits and medical treatment he was not entitled to receive. An investigation… [Read more]
CWCI Finds Steep Drop in CA Workers’ Comp IMR Volume in First Half of 2020
Oakland, CA – With the pandemic taking a toll on the California economy, statewide unemployment spiking to a record level, and workers comp claim volume on the decline, the number of independent medical reviews (IMRs) used to resolve California workers’ compensation medical disputes fell sharply in the first half of 2020 according to the latest… [Read more]
Zurich North America Launches Texas Nonsubscriber Work Injury Insurance Product
Schaumburg, IL -(PRNewswire)- Zurich North America recently announced the launch of an Occupational Accident & Employers Work Injury Liability Insurance Policy for nonsubscribers to the workers’ compensation system in Texas. The new offering is the result of a collaboration with program administrator CPro Associates, whose principals over 30 years ago developed the first occupational injury… [Read more]
MedRisk Announces Executive Leadership Moves
King of Prussia, PA – MedRisk recently announced that Mike Ryan has been appointed MedRisk’s Executive Chairman and has promoted Ken Martino, CPCU to CEO and President. Martino is also now a member of MedRisk’s board of directors. Martino has held senior executive positions with leading third-party administrators and insurers for over 35 years. A… [Read more]
Ohio BWC: TN Man’s False Workers’ Comp Claim Costs him $33K
Columbus, OH – A Tennessee man recently pleaded guilty to felony workers’ compensation fraud after collecting more than $33,000 from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for a work injury he falsely claimed occurred in Ohio. Roger Frankenberg pleaded guilty to the fifth-degree felony in Franklin County Common Pleas Court. A judge sentenced him to… [Read more]
Verisk Acquires Franco Signor
Jersey City, NJ – Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) recently announced that it has acquired Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) service provider Franco Signor. Franco Signor will become part of Verisk’s Claims Partners business, a leading provider of MSP compliance and other analytic claim services. Claims Partners and Franco Signor will be combining forces to provide the single best… [Read more]
CA Governor Newsom Signs COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Presumption and Notification Bills
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed two bills as part of his worker protection package, SB 1159 by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) and AB 685 by Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino). SB 1159 expands access to workers’ compensation and makes it easier for first responders, health care workers and people who… [Read more]
SFM Leaders Receive Promotions, New Responsibilities
Bloomington, MN – SFM recently announced new job titles and responsibilities for several of the organization’s senior leaders. The following changes were recommended by Terry Miller, SFM’s President and CEO, and approved by the Board of Directors on August 31. SFM has promoted Jody Rogers to Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Rogers… [Read more]