How Well Do Oklahoma Opt-Out Plans Serve Injured Workers? It Depends, Study Says June 1, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones A recent analysis of the workers’ compensation “opt-out” system in Oklahoma concludes that employer-run plans for injured workers may offer...
Brokers Dealing with Soft Market, ‘Market Fatigue’ in Medical Professional Liability May 24, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Are insurance brokers experiencing “market fatigue” in the medical professional liability line of insurance right now? Could be, according to...
Employee Engagement Platform Pays Off for Midwest Insurer May 23, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones As the new chief information officer and senior vice president in charge of business transformation at property/casualty carrier, GuideOne Insurance,...
Another Part of Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Act Struck Down May 23, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Oklahoma Supreme Court dealt another blow to the state’s 2013 workers’ comp overhaul by finding unconstitutional a provision of...
3 Years Later, West Fertilizer Plant Blast Ruled Intentional May 23, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Houston Field Division of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) says the fire that caused...
GuideOne CIO: Commitment to Employee Engagement Platform Paying Off May 23, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones As the new chief information officer and senior vice president in charge of business transformation at Des Moines, Iowa-based property/casualty...
Minnesota Workers’ Compensation: A No-Fault System May 18, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system in Minnesota: the employee does not need to prove negligence on the part of...
Workers’ Compensation in Missouri: In the Middle of the Rate Pack May 17, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones Missouri comes in at 21 for the highest workers’ compensation premium rates of the 50 U.S. states and the District...
ATF: 2013 Fire at Texas Fertilizer Plant Intentionally Set May 11, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Houston Field Division of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) says the fire that caused...
Oklahoma Workers’ Comp Overhaul Takes Another Hit May 5, 2016 By Stephanie K. Jones The Oklahoma Supreme Court dealt another blow to the state’s 2013 workers’ comp overhaul by finding unconstitutional a provision of...