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VT Workers’ Compensation Insurance Sees Third Straight Rate Decrease

February 13, 2019 by WorkCompWire

VT Workers’ Compensation Insurance Sees Third Straight Rate Decrease

Montpelier, VT – Governor Phil Scott recently announced that workers’ compensation insurance will continue to cost less for most Vermont employers when new rates approved by the Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) become effective on April 1, 2019. This is the third straight rate decrease since Governor Scott took office and represents $10.5 million in… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Legislative & Regulatory News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Safety National Announces Expansion of Casualty Field Underwriting Management Team to Support Growth

February 13, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Safety National Announces Expansion of Casualty Field Underwriting Management Team to Support Growth

St. Louis, MO – Safety National announced organizational changes and enhancements to the company’s casualty field underwriting management roles. The following realignment of responsibilities is effective immediately. Steve Cotnoir, formerly Vice President – Large Casualty, has assumed the role of Executive Director of Casualty Field Underwriting. In this position, he will provide leadership over national… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Owner of NY Medical Transportation Co Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud, Paying Kickbacks

February 13, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Owner of NY Medical Transportation Co Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud, Paying Kickbacks

Albany, NY – Arshad Nazir of Ticonderoga, New York recently pled guilty to conspiring to defraud Medicaid, and conspiring to pay bribes and kickbacks to Medicaid beneficiaries who used his medical transportation service. He admitted to causing at least $550,000 in losses, and to paying at least $95,000 in bribes and kickbacks. The announcement was… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

CWCI Schedules 2019 California Workers’ Comp Case Law Seminars

February 12, 2019 by WorkCompWire

CWCI Schedules 2019 California Workers’ Comp Case Law Seminars

Oakland, CA – The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) recently announced that it will present its 2019 Case Law Seminar on Tuesday, May 7 in Long Beach and Thursday, May 9 in San Francisco. The full-day program will examine how recent trends in decisional law are reshaping California workers’ compensation and discuss appropriate negotiation and… [Read more]

Filed Under: Association, Rating & Research News, Claims, Legal, & Compliance News, Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

CT WCC Welcomes New Commissioner

February 12, 2019 by WorkCompWire

CT WCC Welcomes New Commissioner

Rocky Hill, CT – The Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission’s newest Commissioner is Toni M. Fatone, who has been active in health care policy and administrative law for over 30 years, including work in both the public and private sectors. After earning her Bachelor’s degree cum laude from the University of Connecticut in 1983 (with a… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Legislative & Regulatory News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Church Mutual Announces Leadership Promotions

February 12, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Church Mutual Announces Leadership Promotions

Merill, WI – Church Mutual Insurance Company recently announced promotion of four individuals into new leadership roles. These individuals are prepared to help lead the company and advance its mission to serve those who serve others. Janet Selnes has been promoted to vice president – broker distribution. Selnes has a proven track record of leadership… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

Out Front Ideas Webinar: The Impact of Expanding Leave of Absence Regulations

February 11, 2019 by WorkCompWire

Out Front Ideas Webinar: The Impact of Expanding Leave of Absence Regulations

St. Louis, MO – Out Front Ideas with Kimberly and Mark has announced its next complimentary webinar, noting that the leave of absence and job accommodations environment is continuing to evolve with constant changes to laws and regulations, presenting a huge challenge for employers as they strive to balance employee experience and compliance with all… [Read more]

Filed Under: Claims, Legal, & Compliance News, Industry News, Top Stories, Work Force & Human Resource News, Workers' Compensation

NC DOL: Struck-by Incidents and Falls Lead Work-Related Deaths

February 11, 2019 by WorkCompWire

NC DOL: Struck-by Incidents and Falls Lead Work-Related Deaths

Raleigh, NC – Struck-by incidents and falls caused the largest number of work-related deaths in the Tar Heel state in 2018, based on preliminary information released by the state Department of Labor. Struck-by incidents accounted for 14 work-related deaths while falls accounted for nine. There were 39 work-related fatalities that fell under the jurisdiction of… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Risk Management News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

TX Governor Abbott Reappoints Brown Commissioner Of Workers’ Compensation

February 11, 2019 by WorkCompWire

TX Governor Abbott Reappoints Brown Commissioner Of Workers’ Compensation

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Cassie Brown as Commissioner of Workers’ Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. TDI’s Division of Workers’ Compensation regulates the workers’ compensation system in Texas, ensuring injured workers receive the necessary benefits to quickly return to… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Legislative & Regulatory News, People On The Move, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

More Than 200 Nonprofits Receive Funds from MEMIC Employees

February 11, 2019 by WorkCompWire

More Than 200 Nonprofits Receive Funds from MEMIC Employees

Portland. ME – If you had $100 to give, where would it go? For the second year in a row, all of The MEMIC Group’s 450 plus employees had the opportunity to answer that question. Workers’ compensation specialist MEMIC kicked off its first charitable giving campaign last year, to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary each… [Read more]

Filed Under: Industry News, Top Stories, Workers' Compensation

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