Markell Signs Task Force Comp Reform Bill

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has signed legislation proposed by a workers' compensation task force in response to double-digit loss-cost increases approved during each of the past two years.Markell on Thursday signed House Bill 175, which was recommended by the Workers' Compensation Task Force headed by Lieutenant Gov. Matt Denn, Delaware's former insurance commissioner.The Delaware General Assembly established the task force in February to deal with rising medical costs considered key drivers in recent rate increases.Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart approved an increase o...