Washington, DC – The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) recently announced that Michael (Mike) F. Consedine is stepping down as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective April 30, 2023. Consedine has served as the CEO of the NAIC since January 2017. “On behalf of our members and the NAIC staff, we are grateful to… [Read more]
Workers' Compensation
CompLinks: 3/16/23
CompLinks are a daily set of pertinent links that we believe will be of interest to our readers. California Court Rules for Uber, Lyft in Ridesharing Case Insurance Journal New CDC Opioid Guidelines: Too Little, Too Late for Chronic Pain Patients? Kaiser Health News OSHA disagrees with many findings in recent DOL OIG audit report… [Read more]
NSC Releases New AI Research to Help Prevent Workplace Fatalities
Washington, DC – Despite concerted efforts to reduce serious injury and death on the job, workplace fatality rates unfortunately increased in 2021, with more than 5,000 workers dying, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Recognizing this devastating trend and ongoing challenges organizations face, The National Safety Council today released a… [Read more]
US Files Complaint Against Rite Aid for False Claims Act and Controlled Substances Act Violations
Washington, DC – The Justice Department recently announced that the United States has filed a complaint in intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit brought under the False Claims Act (FCA) against Rite Aid Corporation and various subsidiaries (collectively Rite Aid) alleging that Rite Aid knowingly filled unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances. In addition to alleging claims… [Read more]
Harford Mutual Insurance Group Announces Two Officer Promotions
Bel Air, MD – Harford Mutual Insurance Group recently announced the promotions of two officers. Wayne Gearhart has been promoted from Vice President of Claims to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Bringing nearly 30 years of insurance industry experience to the new position, Gearhart joined Harford Mutual in 2019 as Assistant Vice President… [Read more]
TDI-DWC Announces Proposed Changes to Four Workers’ Comp Forms
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is accepting public comments on proposed changes to DWC Form-022, Request for a required medical examination (RME); DWC Form-031, Request to change payment period or purchase an annuity for death or lifetime income benefits; DWC Form-051, Request for a lump sum payment… [Read more]
NYCOSH Releases 2023 “Deadly Skyline” Report
New York, NY – The New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) recently announced the release of the 2023 edition of its “Deadly Skyline” report which highlights fatality trends in New York’s construction industry and makes recommendations on how the state and city can make worksites safer for construction workers. This year’s report… [Read more]
Work Comp College Announces New Planned Educational Services
Lakewood Ranch, FL – WorkCompCollege.com has announced a family of new educational programs to further serve the U.S. workers’ compensation community. The company, having successfully launched its signature Workers’ Recovery Professional Certification Program (WRP), has embarked on the development of 4 new education platforms; an Advanced Training & Education Center (ATEC), a State Specific Training… [Read more]
Michael Yaworsky Appointed FL Insurance Commissioner
Tallahassee, FL – The Financial Services Commission recently appointed Michael Yaworsky as the Insurance Commissioner for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). Michael Yaworsky has served as Interim Insurance Commissioner since being nominated by Governor DeSantis in February 2023. Commissioner Yaworsky has issued the statement below in response to his appointment as Insurance Commissioner:… [Read more]
DOJ Announces Allison Turkel as Special Master of Sep 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Washington, DC – Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently announced that he has chosen Allison Turkel to head the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). Turkel, who has served in the Justice Department for over 14 years, most recently in the Office for Victims of Crime, will assume her new position effective March 12, 2023.… [Read more]