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WCIRB Names Its COO Interim President
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The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is preparing to leave the Bob Mike era and enter a new phase of operations. Who is going to lead the move? Click here for the story.
CAP Deal in the Homestretch
The final word has come down from the court on the fate of the settlement involving Contractors Access Program self-insured group and other interested parties. Is everyone on board? Premium subscribers can get the latest by clicking here.
California Workers’ Comp Fraud File
One case is closed and two more are opened as investigators and prosecutors tackle workers’ comp fraud in California. Is anyone winning the fight?
Carriers File Hefty Rate Increases
The January 1 renewal cycle is just around the corner and workers’ comp carriers are filing new rates, some of them quite high – like 37%. Click here to see who’s filing what, and use our online sortable rate filing spreadsheet tool.
Court of Appeals Overturns WCAB Apportionment Decision
Apportionment rules were hotly contested following the workers’ comp reforms until the Benson case came about and put most of the disputes to rest. But then the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board added a new wrinkle to the issue. What’s at stake and who’s on the hook?
Commissioner Scolds WCIRB for Classification Decision
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones left major portions of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s rate filing largely untouched, but one proposal drew a strong rebuke and will not be implemented. What did the bureau do or, should we say, not do that raised the commissioner’s ire?
CIGA Gets Infusions, but a Few More Carriers Join the Fray
CIGA’s numbers for the first fiscal quarter are in and things are looking up. But there is another concern that management is grappling with that could make paying claims difficult in the long run. What’s the good news, and what’s the new dynamic in insolvency that concerns the executives? Click here to get all the answers.
Auditors to Scrutinize SCIF’s Reorganization
State Compensation Insurance Fund’s plan to reorganize its operations and reduce its overall size still generates controversy, so much so that someone outside is paying extra attention. Who’s taking a look and why?