Workers' Compensation News
| IAIABC Moves to New Office | 08/01/2023 | ||
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| The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions on Monday announced that it has moved its office. The IAIABC is now located at 6580 Monona Dr., No. 1243, in Monona, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison. The IAIABC on Monday said the check lockbox address for ...Read More | |||
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III: National Work Comp Combined Ratio Was 87.4% in 2022 | 07/28/2023 | |
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| U.S. workers’ compensation carriers had the lowest combined ratio among major product lines in 2022, according to the Insurance Information Institute. ...Read More | |||
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IAIABC to Offer Video of Select Sessions From 109th Convention | 07/25/2023 | |
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| The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions will make video recordings from some sessions at its 109th convention available to those who aren’t able to attend the event in person in September. ...Read More | |||
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Injured Press Operator Fails to Assert Viable Intentional Tort Claim | 07/11/2023 | |
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| An Ohio appellate court upheld the dismissal of an injured press operator’s intentional tort claim against his employer. Case: ...Read More | |||
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In-Person Exam Not Required for Doctor to Assign Permanent Impairment Rating | 07/10/2023 | |
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| In a case of first impression, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that a doctor's failure to examine a claimant in person does not render invalid his impairment report. ...Read More | |||
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Injured Refinery Worker Can't Pursue Tort Claim Against Contractor | 06/29/2023 | |
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| A California appellate court ruled that a refinery worker who suffered serious burns in an accident could not maintain a tort suit against a contractor who had performed work for his employer on the equipment that malfunctioned and caused his injuries. ...Read More | |||
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IAIABC Holding 109th Convention in Colorado | 06/28/2023 | |
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| The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions is holding its 109th convention Sept. 11-14 in Denver. IAIABC...Read More | |||
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ICA: Providers Should Not Coerce Carriers for Surgery Payment | 06/21/2023 | |
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| The Industrial Commission of Arizona said medical providers should not coerce carriers, self-insured employers and claims representatives into agreeing to pay a certain percentage of billed charges for surgery. ...Read More | |||
| Insurance Department Announces RFP for PBM Services | 06/12/2023 | ||
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| The Alabama Department of Insurance announced a request for proposals for pharmacy benefit manager examination services. The department said its accepting proposals for a two-year contract that starts Oct. 1. Responses must be received by 9:30 a.m. June 30, the department said. ...Read More | |||
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Iva Yuan Named SVP, Product and Actuarial for ICW Group Insurance Cos. | 06/07/2023 | |
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| ICW Group Insurance Cos. promoted Iva Yuan to senior vice president, product and actuarial, where she will be charged with leading the company’s actuarial and product management practices. ...Read More | |||
