Report: Sharp Drop in California Workers’ Comp Independent Medical Reviews March 28, 2022 A report from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute on the state’s independent medical review process used to resolve workers’ comp...
Sick Montana Workers Allege Insurer Delaying Medical Payments March 25, 2022 By Matthew Brown Attorneys for Montana mine workers sickened and killed by toxic asbestos exposure filed a lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance this...
EPA Moves to End Asbestos Cleanup Along Montana Railroad March 25, 2022 By Matthew Brown Environmental regulators are moving to end a years-long cleanup along dozens of miles of railroad in two northwestern Montana communities...
Businesses Challenging Oregon’s New Climate Program March 25, 2022 A coalition of businesses wants a court to block Oregon’s plan to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Oregon Public Broadcasting...
People Moves: Cragin & Pike in Nevada Makes Rongavilla Partner; Kerestesi to CEO, Morse to COO March 25, 2022 Cragin & Pike in Nevada announced numerous C-level promotions, including the agency’s first woman/first Hispanic shareholder partner, Dulcinea Rongavilla who...
Former Licensed California Agent Faces Felony Insurance Fraud Charges March 24, 2022 Formerly licensed California insurance agent has been charged with 11 felony counts including identity theft, grand theft and embezzlement after...
Amazon Cited for Unsafe Work Practices at Washington Fulfillment Center March 24, 2022 Amazon is facing a willful serious violation and a $60,000 fine for knowingly putting workers at risk of injury at...
Takeaways from Our Conversation on the Dormant Commerce Clause March 24, 2022 By Don Jergler If Congress ever gets around to legalizing cannabis, the process of revoking federal prohibition may not be so clear-cut –...
Pinnacol Distributes $50M in Dividends to 51K Colorado Companies March 24, 2022 Pinnacol Assurance is distributing general dividend checks to its customers totaling $50 million. Pinnacol has also lowered premium rates by...
California Lawmaker’s Bill to ‘Restore Ethics and Transparency’ at Department of Insurance Passes Committee March 23, 2022 The Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill aimed at the California Department of Insurance that its author...