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Schinnerer launches workers comp program for small, midsize firms

Published May 24, 2013 CST

Specialty underwriter Victor O. Schinnerer & Co. Inc. has launched a stand-alone workers compensation program for small to midsize firms, the company announced Thursday.

Legislation would extend terrorism backstop through 2024

Published May 23, 2013 CST

A third bill to extend the federal terrorism insurance backstop has been introduced in Congress, the latest by Reps. Michael Capuano, D-Mass., and Peter King R-N.Y. that would extend the program for 10 years.

Court rules for CorVel in removal of doctor from workers comp network

Published May 21, 2013 CST

CorVel Corp. had a right to remove a doctor from its workers compensation medical provider network after the doctor failed to respond to utilization and peer review requests for unauthorized treatments, a California appellate court has ruled.

New York mulls 16.9% boost in work comp loss costs

Published May 17, 2013 CST

New York state officials are considering a 16.9% hike in workers compensation loss costs, following a filing this week by the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board.

Poor job market complicates workers compensation claims

Published May 19, 2013 CST

Grim employment prospects for some U.S. residents have caused Social Security disability benefit applications to surge, which has ramifications for workers compensation claims payers.

Fla. workers compensation case could lead to higher costs

Published May 19, 2013 CST

Insurers and employers are awaiting a rehearing on whether Florida's limit on temporary workers compensation benefits is unconstitutional, arguing that an earlier ruling could raise costs by $65 million a year.

Bill to ease workers comp Medicare set-aside process introduced

Published May 15, 2013 CST

A bill that would ease the Medicare Secondary Payer reimbursement process for workers compensation settlements has been introduced in Congress.

Kevin P. McCarthy to retire from Unum

Published May 23, 2013 CST

Unum Group has announced the retirement of Kevin P. McCarthy, the CEO of Unum U.S. and chief operating officer for the company.