Worker's Compensation Top Hawaii News Stories Top Hawaii Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 NCCI Expected to Make Rate Announcement Soon http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3953c8d0911a7834f019119366399c05c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3953c8d0911a7834f019119366399c05c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT NCCI said this week it will issue a rate announcement very soon after the release of its advisory forum for the state. HEMIC Chooses Valen´s UnderRight for Predictive Analysis http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d69779f031b48d9104793c682bdedc5j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=9d69779f031b48d9104793c682bdedc5j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Hawaii Employers' Mutual Insurance chose Valen's UnderRight for predictive analysis in workers' comp. Lingle Vetoes Comp Bills; Dems Say They´ll Try Again http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a02f5191d4160de20753d5bf472b19dfc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a02f5191d4160de20753d5bf472b19dfc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Lingle vetoed four workers' comp bills, but a leader in the Democratic legislature vowed to try again. Hawaii Opens New DLIR Office in Kane'ohe http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=09ffed32c67ccb90fdad0ddd90914ebfc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=09ffed32c67ccb90fdad0ddd90914ebfc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state's Department of Labor and Industrial Relations has opened a new office in the Kane'ohe Atrium Building. Aon Hires Former Marsh Exec for Construction Services in Hawaii http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e7cfcfd49906a1da2cab1b8695afbd64j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e7cfcfd49906a1da2cab1b8695afbd64j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Aon hired a former Marsh executive to head its Construction Services Group in Honolulu. Hawaii Added 10 New Captives in 2007 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7122287ed80e5fe43682956dc60e9d05c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7122287ed80e5fe43682956dc60e9d05c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The state added 10 new captive insurance companies in 2007, bringing the total number to 163. Walter Kawamura is Hawaii DIR's Manager of the Year http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0959a3135af252ed9458afcf6e4016d3z http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0959a3135af252ed9458afcf6e4016d3z Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Workers' Comp Hearing Officer Walter Kawamura was named '2007 Manager of the Year' by the state Department of Industrial Relations. Hawaii Approves Second Carve-Out http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3474ab557dddc3d191f308193fc3a5dbj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3474ab557dddc3d191f308193fc3a5dbj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Some 10,000 union workers may participate in Hawaii's second carve-out program, which will take effect in December. Hawaii Regulator Accepts Larger 19.3% Rate Decrease http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=z289a07v1409726yz40o9eR http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=z289a07v1409726yz40o9eR Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Hawaii's insurance commissioner sought and approved a larger loss-cost rate reduction from NCCI. Hawaii Cuts Loss Costs 38% Without Reform http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l260z07n1555468st32x28R http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l260z07n1555468st32x28R Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The decline in Hawaii's loss costs for workers' compensation claims is nearing 38% in three years without any legislative help. State Cites Subcontractor in Fatal Fall http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=t229q07z904981tu26c19bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=t229q07z904981tu26c19bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Occupational Safety and Health cited a subcontractor in a worker's fatal fall at condominium project. Best Assigns ´A´ Ratings to Hawaii Employers´ Mutual http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s201g07i1120882fg23o6kR http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=s201g07i1120882fg23o6kR Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A.M. Best rated monoline workers' comp carrier Hawaii Employer's Mutual an 'A' for financial strength. Hawaii System Remains Status Quo http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x192a07a1333307xy26s6dj http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=x192a07a1333307xy26s6dj Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Democratic lawmakers failed to override two vetoes on workers' comp bills by the state's Republican governor. Governor Selects Interim Labor Department Director http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=w190l07s1069801ef16i32b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=w190l07s1069801ef16i32b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Honolulu attorney Darwin Ching was named interim Department of Labor and Industrial Relations director. Shipworker Has to Try State Work Comp System First http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r180h07s1670083rs15m5pc http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r180h07s1670083rs15m5pc Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A tourist photographer on a ship is not immediately eligible under the longshoremen's work comp law, a federal court ruled. Pearl Harbor Shipyard Takes Safety Honors http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=w177g07j774591z35z35grb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=w177g07j774591z35z35grb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT OSHA recognized Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard as the sixth Department of Defense 'Star' site. New Law Allows Oral Drug Screening Tests http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l176q07a1695733ab1z45nb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=l176q07a1695733ab1z45nb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Legislation effective July 1 allows on-site oral drug screening tests of workers by employers. State Opens Teenage Worker Safety Campaign http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r170z07b1395406rs37t42b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=r170z07b1395406rs37t42b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations began a teenage worker safety program for the summer months. Division Issues Test Form for Providers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c164o07n1354854mn58o21b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c164o07n1354854mn58o21b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Disability Compensation Division issued a test form for comp providers to use in reporting and billing. Hawaii Justices Find No Employer Duty to Consent http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e162q07c1579033hi56d55c http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=e162q07c1579033hi56d55c Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT An employer that is negligent in responding to a settlement proposal is not subject to a duty, the Hawaii Supreme Court ruled.