Tumwater, WA – The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) recently announced a 4.9 percent increase in the average workers’ compensation premium rate for 2024. The increase, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2024, means employers and workers will jointly pay, on average, an additional $65 a year in workers’ compensation insurance premiums for… [Read more]
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Markel Announces Bob Cox, President and COO, Leaving at EOY, Provides Update on Leadership
Richmond, VA – Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), recently announced that Bob Cox, President and Chief Operating Officer, Global Insurance Operations, will be leaving his role December 31, after five years leading successful, profitable growth strategies for the company’s global insurance operations. “Bob joined us five years ago bringing his… [Read more]
TX Physician Sentenced for $1.2M Pill Mill Scheme
Houston, TX – A Texas doctor was recently sentenced to seven years in prison for operating a pill mill clinic that unlawfully prescribed over 600,000 opioid pills in exchange for cash. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Dr. Oscar Lightner and Andres Martinez Jr. both of Laredo, operated Jomori Health and Wellness… [Read more]
New WCRI Study Examines Time from Injury to First Medical Service Pre & Post Pandemic
Cambridge, MA – The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) recently announced a new study that examines the time from injury to first medical service among injured workers across states before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Time to first service provides insights for the understanding of access to medical care for workers with injuries. “Stakeholders in… [Read more]
NSC Awarded Nearly $1 Million to Expand Employer Roadway Safety Program
Washington, DC – The National Safety Council recently announced that it has secured three significant federal pass-through grants totaling over $900,000 to expand its employer traffic safety program, Our Driving Concern. ODC works to increase awareness of the impact of traffic crashes on employers, equip companies with tools to keep their employees safe on the… [Read more]
Preferred Employers Insurance Unveils New Brand Look
San Diego, CA – Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley Company specializing in workers compensation insurance, recently unveiled a new brand look, including a new logo, blog, and website as part of an effort to refresh the brand after 25 years of serving California business owners and their employees. “Our modern look contains many nods to… [Read more]
TX Pharmacy Owners and Doctor Convicted for $145M Fraud, Money Laundering, Tax Evasion
Dallas, TX – A federal jury convicted three Texas men yesterday for a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor through the submission of fraudulent claims for prescription compound creams. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Dehshid “David” Nourian of Plano; and Christopher Rydberg of Fort Worth, and others conspired… [Read more]
NCCI Publishes Second Report on Future of Workplace Safety Technology
Boca Raton, FL – NCCI recently announced the release of the second installment in its new insights series, “The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now,” which explores carrier viewpoints on the latest trends in safety technology. There’s a growing buzz in workers compensation that technology, the workplace, and the role of workers are changing… [Read more]
TDI-DWC Releases Report on Texas Workplace Injury and Illness Rates
Austin, TX – Each year, The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) compiles data on work-related injuries and illnesses that happen in Texas for the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The TDI-DWC also releases its 2022 Rates of Texas Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Report to the public to help… [Read more]
NCOIL Holds Annual Meeting, Elects New Slate of Incoming Officers
Belmar, NJ – The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a successful 2023 Annual National Meeting from November 15th – 18th in Columbus, OH. In what was the last of the organization’s three National Meetings in 2023, there were 347 participants consisting of 52 legislators from 25 states, 7 first-time legislators, 6 Insurance Commissioners… [Read more]