Big Data: It Isn’t Just for Carriers November 5, 2014 By Andrea Wells This is the era of big data and while it’s no surprise that insurance carriers are big players, the fact...
Murphy Named Incoming President, CEO of Jewelers Mutual November 5, 2014 Neenah, Wis.-based Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. announced that Scott Murphy has been selected as successor to President and CEO Darwin...
Washington Bottle Maker Fined After Worker’s Hand Amputated November 5, 2014 The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has fined a plastic bottle manufacturer in Battle Ground $86,800 for safety violations...
Louisiana Health Insurance Program to Refund $4.5M to State Workers November 5, 2014 By Melinda Deslatte Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration announced that it will refund nearly $4.5 million in increased costs that state employees paid under...
Judge: Honeywell May Penalize Minnesota Workers Who Refuse Health Tests November 5, 2014 A federal judge in Minnesota has ruled that Honeywell Inc. could begin penalizing workers who refuse to take medical or...
Oklahoma AG: Workers’ Comp Panel Sessions Must Be Public November 5, 2014 The Oklahoma attorney general said state law requires the Workers’ Compensation Commission to open its meetings to the public. Two...
Los Angeles Port Sees Air Pollution Levels Dip November 5, 2014 Harbor officials say efforts to reduce air pollution at the Port of Los Angeles are working. Authorities on Monday say...
Enbridge: Cleanup of 2010 Oil Spill in Michigan Cost $1.21B November 5, 2014 A Canadian pipeline company says it has cost about $1.21 billion to clean up a 2010 oil spill into the...
Nevada Highway Patrol Promoting Safety Around Big Rigs in Vegas Area November 5, 2014 The Nevada Highway Patrol is planning a “Badge on Board” enforcement blitz this week in the Las Vegas area to...
California Voters Reelect Jones, Soundly Reject Props. 45 and 46 November 5, 2014 By Don Jergler Californians voted against two measures opposed by the insurance industry, and reelected incumbent Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones. Election results from...