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Workers' Compensation News

 

After Constitutionality Ruling, Task Force Talks Modernizing State's Work Comp Law 11/13/2017
By: Emily Brill (Reporter)
State: AL | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
Even though his challenge to the constitutionality of Alabama’s workers’ compensation scheme ended in a settlement last week, claimants’ attorney Lawrence King says he’s optimistic that change is coming, because the state bar has assembled a task force to talk about modern...Read More
 
 

AmTrust Reports $175M Loss in Q3 Amid 'Transformative Year' 11/10/2017
By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
AmTrust Financial Services on Wednesday reported a net loss of $175 million for the third quarter of 2017, which Chief Executive Officer Barry Zyskind described as “a transformative ye...Read More
 
 

Auto-Parts Plant Fined $309K Following Finger Amputation 11/09/2017
State: GA | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
An auto-parts manufacturer in Buford, Georgia, is facing $308,906 in proposed penalties after two employee injuries, including a finger amputation, this year. ...Read More
 
 

Agency Proposes Electronic Filing of Medical Bills 11/09/2017
State: NJ | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development has posted proposed rules that would require all health care providers who treat injured workers to submit their bills electroni...Read More
 
 

AmTrust's $327M Loss Reserve Increase Worries Analysts 11/08/2017
By: Elaine Goodman (medical/business reporter)
State: NA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Medical
Concerns about the adequacy of loss reserves at AmTrust Financial Services have prompted A.M. Best to place the company’s rating under review, with negative implications, and another analyst to downgrade his recommendation on AmTrust from “buy” to “neutral.” ...Read More
 
 

Ammonia Release Prompts Safety Citations for Ice Company 11/07/2017
State: HI | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance
Hawaiian Ice Co. in Honolulu is facing $107,800 in penalties after an incident in which 3,900 pounds of anhydrous ammonia was released, requiring evacuations and medical treatment of workers. ...Read More
 
 

AIG Sues Dozens Over Spinal Surgery Kickbacks 11/06/2017
By: Greg Jones (Senior Editor)
State: CA | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal
American International Group and affiliated carriers filed a civil complaint in a California federal court against two dozen companies and providers it claims participated in the Pacific Hospital of Long Beach kickback scheme. ...Read More
 
 

AIG Eyes Greater Use of Reinsurance Following $1.7B Loss in Q3 11/06/2017
State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Other
After American International Group was hammered by a $1.7 billion loss in the third quarter, President and Chief Executive Officer Brian Duperreault said he plans to increase the company’s use of reinsurance to reduce volatility. ...Read More
 
 

Amendments Would Simplify Work Comp Verification for PEOs 11/06/2017
State: FL | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has proposed amendments to simplify the requirement for professional employer organizations to submit workers’ compensation liability statements. ...Read More
 
 
AmWINS Buys 15 Insurance Programs From Willis Towers Watson 11/03/2017
State: NA | Segment: NATIONAL | 0 | Popular with Legal
The insurance broker AmWINS Group has acquired 15 insurance programs from the broker Willis Towers Watson, AmWINS announced on Th...Read More
 
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