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Robusto To Assume Role Of CNA’s Chairman And CEO CNA Financial Corporation announced that Dino E. Robusto will assume the role of chairman and chief executive officer on November 21, 2016, succeeding Thomas F. Motamed, who is retiring after eight … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreWorking Moms Could Reduce Insurance Industry Staffing Frustration
In an exclusive interview with Claims Journal, Dhara Patel, president of the P&C Division at American Claims Management, offers insight into the untapped market of working mothers in recruiting new employees. Earlier this year, the Insurance Information Institute reported that … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreStudy Shows Regional Differences Among California Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers in California’s Central Valley have a distinctly different workers’ comp claims experience than those from other regions in terms of notification and treatment lag times, mix of injuries, types of care, types of drugs used, levels of attorney involvement, … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNorth Dakota Inspectors Added to Ensure Safety of Crude Rail Transport
North Dakota has added another step to help ensure the safety of crude transported by rail with the addition of two inspectors. The inspectors have so far completed a combined 76 inspections covering more than 1,000 miles of the state’s … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreUIM Endorsement Doesn’t Cover Worker Injured While Not Occupying Employer’s Truck
On October 6, 2016 the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, applying Missouri law, granted a summary judgment for Travelers Property & Casualty Company of America, after holding that the injured plaintiff was not insured by … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreDespite Repeated Warnings, Dangerous Airbags Not Repaired
Owners of more than 300,000 Hondas have yet to get their airbags repaired, despite warnings from the automaker and regulators that the inflators have an extremely high chance of rupturing and causing injury or even death. Last week authorities said … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreNICB: Auto Thefts Resulting From Keys Left in Car Up 31% Since 2013
Last year, a vehicle was reported stolen once every 45 seconds in the United States. And one out of every eight thefts was a freebie for the thief. There was a theft every six and one-half minutes where the driver … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreBusiness News: Windham Group, MedRisk, Swiss Re
Windham Group Establishes New IME Company Serving Workers’ Comp Industry N.H.-based The Windham Group has launched Logical IME, a new independent medical examination company serving workers’ compensation payers. Conducted by physicians who specialize in treating the condition and who have … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreOnly 4 of 274 Claims Paid After Largest Oklahoma Quake
Only four insurance claims worth $24,232 have been paid of 274 damage claims filed after Oklahoma was hit with its largest earthquake in September. The magnitude 5.8 quake damaged buildings and slightly injured one man. The Oklahoman reports of more … Source: Claims Journal
Read MoreTexas Workers’ Comp Fraud Unit Boasts 40 Investigations Since Inception
Since its establishment five months ago, the new in-house fraud unit at the Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation has opened more than 40 investigations and hired additional fraud investigators to extend its reach. “It’s a huge benefit to have a … Source: Claims Journal
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