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]
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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]
Carisk Partners Announces Multiple Internal Promotions
Miami, FL – Carisk Partners recently announced the promotion of several individuals within the organization. During a time of significant growth, Carisk is proud to deliver on its continued commitment to employee development from within the company. Christine Gaul, Senior Vice President of Marketing Elizabeth Jennings, Senior Vice President of Provider Relations Robert Post, MBA,… [Read more]
CDI Joint Investigation Leads to Arraignment of CA Business Owners for Insurance Fraud
Sacramento, CA – Troy Williams, Nanci Morman, and John Allison were recently arraigned on multiple felony counts of insurance fraud after a joint investigation with the California Department of Insurance and the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office revealed the defendants allegedly conspired together to illegally lower their company’s workers’ compensation insurance premiums and defraud… [Read more]
Voxel Raises $15M Series A to Decrease Workplace Injuries & Accidents with Computer Vision
San Francisco, CA – Voxel, a startup using computer vision to transform safety and operations in the workplace, recently announced its $15M Series A funding round led by Eclipse Ventures with participation from MTech and World Innovation Labs. Since raising its seed round in September, Voxel has grown at an unprecedented pace by decreasing on-site… [Read more]
NCCI Members Elect Lisa Corless as 2022 Board Chair
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI Holdings, Inc. (NCCI) recently held its 2022 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, on May 11, 2022. At the meeting, NCCI announced Lisa Corless, president and CEO, AF Group, as the newly elected NCCI Board Chair as of April 30. Corless replaces Kevin J. Leidwinger, president and chief operating officer, Commercial… [Read more]
TDI Investigation Leads to Additional Guilty Pleas From Former NFL Players
Austin, TX – The Texas Department of Insurance recently announced that Chadwick Slaughter and Fabian Washington are the latest former NFL players to plead guilty for their part in a scheme to defraud the Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan (HRA Plan). Slaughter and Washington pleaded guilty this month to submitting false medical… [Read more]
WCRI: Increase in TD Duration per WC Claim in MN a Key Driver of Indemnity Growth in 2020
Cambridge, MA – Duration of temporary disability (TD) benefits per claim in Minnesota increased nearly one week in 2020 for non-COVID-19 claims. This was a key driver of the increase in indemnity benefits per workers’ compensation claim in that year, according to a recent study published by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). Both claims… [Read more]