Workers’ compensation medical costs in California were boosted by nearly $67.5 million in 2010 due to loophole in the law that allows double billing for surgical implants, according to a study released on Wednesday by the California Workers’ Compensation Institute. …
The Louisiana Legislature wrapped up their 2012 session late June 4 by passing S.B. 204 , a bill that would reinstate a partial suspension of the requirement that state-run Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. must charge rates at least 10 …
Six years ago, Lorena Martinez arrived in Hartford, Conn., seeking opportunity. A native of Peru, able to speak little English, Martinez found employment with a local hotel. While there, Martinez quickly realized the barriers she faced in getting ahead without …
XL Group plc has promoted James Thielebeule to regional vice president and manager for the Northeast region of its marine business. In his new position, Thielebeule will manage growth strategy, producer management, and personnel management for all ocean marine and …
The failure to strictly follow the requirements for providing policyholders with information about their hurricane deductible does not mean the deductible is unenforceable, Florida’s high court has ruled. The Florida Supreme Court recently issued the ruling in a case [QBE …
The Whitewater-Baldy Complex wildfire in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest is now consumed more than 263,000 acres and is at 22 percent containment, according to an official fire report. More than 1,000 personnel are battling the lightning-caused fire, which started …
Delaware’s captive insurance risk management certificate program is graduating its first class of 25 participants today.This new program was jointly created by Delaware’s insurance department and University of Delaware.
Brown-Campbell Co. has been cited for 19 alleged safety and health violations at its facility in Maple Heights, Ohio, federal regulators announced. Proposed fines total $64,400. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the citations include …
Markel is now a member of CargoNet in an effort to assist policyholders in cargo theft prevention, response, and recovery. CargoNet, which provides information about supply chain risk, is a division of the Verisk Crime Analytics unit at Verisk Analytics. …
Alleged health and safety violations at an Arkansas food processing plant have resulted in a proposed $156,700 fine for the plant’s owner. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health cited Mountain Lakes, N.J.-based Pinnacle Foods Group LLC for …
