Pinnacol Assurance News

People Moves: Pinnacol Names Neppel Chief Investment Officer; Alliant Makes Krickl Vice President

Pinnacol Assurance named Jennifer Neppel chief investment officer. Neppel will succeed David Bomberger, who will retire on March 1 after nine years with Pinnacol. Neppel has a background in investment management, mostly for large healthcare organizations. Pinnacol Assurance is Colorado’s …

Pinnacol in Colorado to Decrease Workers’ Comp Rates in 2022

Pinnacol Assurance in Colorado announced it will lower rates for the carrier’s 53,000-plus policyholders in Colorado by an average of 11% in 2022. The decrease will become effective Jan. 1, 2022. Pinnacol has decreased rates for seven consecutive years for …

People Moves: Pinnacol CEO Kalin Retiring; CopperPoint Names Jaffray CFO

Phil Kalin, president and CEO of Pinnacol Assurance, is retiring from the position, the company announced. Kalin is set to retire as of March 31, 2022, after more than eight years with the company. Pinnacol’s board of directors has launched …

People Moves: Pinnacol Names Johnson Chief Human Resources Officer; CIBA CEO Marino Stepping Down with Rheel Named New CEO

Pinnacol Assurance named Timothy A. Johnson chief human resources officer and vice president of employee services. He replaces Barbara Brannen, who is retiring. Johnson has 30 years of global human resources experience. Most recently, he was in the food industry, …

Colorado Workers’ Comp Carrier Distributing Dividends to 53K Companies

Pinnacol Assurance in Colorado is distributing general dividend checks to its customers totaling $50 million This is the sixth straight year the workers’ compensation carrier has distributed dividends. Nearly 53,000 employers in all counties throughout the state, or roughly 95% …

Pinnacol in Colorado Adds Golombek and Salazar to Board, Announces New Chair

Colorado workers’ comp insurer Pinnacol Assurance has added Ellen Golombek and Jesus Salazar to its board of directors, while farm and ranch representative Joseph A. Hoff will serve as board chair. Both Golombek and Salazar were appointed by Gov. Jared …

Pinnacol Donates $1.8M to COVID-19 Funds for Colorado Businesses, Workers

Pinnacol Assurance donated nearly $2 million to an array of funds that support businesses and workers in Colorado impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through its philanthropic giving program, Pinnacol donated the following amounts to the following funds: $1 million to …

Pinnacol Assurance Distributing $70M in Dividends to Colorado Companies

Pinnacol Assurance announced it is distributing general dividend checks to its customers totaling $70 million. This is the fifth straight year Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation provider has distributed dividends. Most (95%) of Pinnacol’s policyholders are eligible to receive a dividend, …

Today is the Most Dangerous Day for Colorado Workers, Report Shows

Jan. 9 is the most dangerous day of the year for Colorado workers, a new report shows. Pinnacol Assurance analyzed data to identify the most dangerous day for workers in Colorado, and found that over the past five years that …

Colorado Ski School Workers Most at Risk for On-The-Job Injuries, Report Shows

Ski and ride school workers are most commonly injured on the job at resorts, with 67 reported injuries during the 2018-2019 season, a new report on Colorado’s ski industry shows. Workers’ compensation carrier Pinnacol Assurance analyzed its claims data over …