Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council recently announced this year’s recipients of its 2021 Marion Martin Award, presented annually to outstanding female safety professionals. The following safety leaders were honored during the opening session of the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo: Rose McMurray, chief transportation safety advisor, FDR Safety, LLC In her role,… [Read more]
Workers' Compensation
Cannabis in the Workplace: NSC Survey Says it’s Complicated
Itasca, IL – The National Safety Council recently released results of a survey conducted as part of an ongoing effort to assess the risks of cannabis in the workplace, and the results are clear: Employers must do more to educate and protect their workers. The survey, conducted between April and May 2021 with responses representing… [Read more]
A.I.M. Mutual Names Daniel Landers VP-Chief Operating Officer
Burlington, MA – A.I.M. Mutual’s Board of Directors recently elected Daniel Landers as Vice President-Chief Operating Officer effective October 1. In this capacity, he continues to report to Michael Standing, President & CEO. As COO, Dan will oversee day-to-day operations and continue to manage sales and marketing for A.I.M. Mutual. Previously, he was VP of… [Read more]
Oregon OSHA Proposes Rule Updates to Maintain Protections for Workers Against COVID-19
Salem, OR – Current protections for all Oregon workers against COVID-19 – including masking provisions renewed in response to the highly-infectious delta variant – would remain in place under a rule proposal by Oregon OSHA. The proposal does not involve new or substantive changes to the division’s existing rule addressing COVID-19 risks in Oregon workplaces.… [Read more]
Mitchell, Genex and Coventry Unveil New United Single Brand: Enlyte
San Diego, CA – Mitchell, Genex and Coventry have formally announced the creation of their new parent brand, Enlyte. The three businesses have been moving towards unification since the merger of Mitchell and Genex in 2018, followed by the acquisition of Coventry in 2020. This combination under the new Enlyte brand creates a one-of-a-kind organization… [Read more]
Idaho Workers’ Compensation Rates Decreasing 7% for 2022
Boise, ID – The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently submitted their annual rate recommendation. NCCI’s recommendation is based on claims volume, claims utilization, workforce, and wages, as well as any changes in rules or legislation. After review and discussion, the Idaho Department of Insurance accepted a 7% reduction in rates, effective January 1,… [Read more]
CA Insurance Commissioner Lara Appoints Borrego to CIGA Board
Sacramento, CA – Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently announced several new appointments to help drive forward the California Department of Insurance’s mission to protect consumers, including the appointment of Tony Borrego to the California Insurance Guarantee Association (CIGA) Board of Governors. Tony Borrego is Founder of Spring Street Business Law, PC, a transactional law-focused law… [Read more]
Former GA Insurance Commissioner Sentenced to Federal Prison
Atlanta, GA – Former Georgia Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck has been sentenced to federal prison following his conviction for stealing more than $2,500,000 from the Georgia Underwriting Association (GUA). “Former Commissioner Beck has been held accountable for taking advantage of his position of trust at the GUA, stealing millions of dollars from his employer, and… [Read more]
New WCRI Studies Examine Payments, Prices, and Utilization of Medical Care
Cambridge, MA – A new set of studies released by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) examines the factors behind trends in medical payments per claim in state workers’ compensation systems and the impact of legislative and regulatory changes on those costs. The studies, CompScope™ Medical Benchmarks, 22nd Edition, examine trends in payments, prices, and… [Read more]
Ascellus Study in JOEM Cites Improved Outcomes for Work-related Concussions
St. Petersburg, FL – Ascellus recently announced the publication of a research article in the peer-reviewed journal, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (JOEM), by Ascellus clinical staff and collaborators. The study demonstrates the positive effects of the Company’s neurocognitive screening evaluation (NCSE) and brief therapy model in realizing improved recovery and return-to-work outcomes for… [Read more]