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ROBERTO CENICEROS

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Fatigue risk management can improve workplace safety

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.—Implementing a comprehensive fatigue risk management system could improve workplace safety and efficiency, according to a new guidance paper released by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Temporary employees can't be excluded from workers compensation policy: Court

AUSTIN, Texas—A temporary employee who died on the job can't be excluded from an employer's workers compensation policy, the Texas Supreme Court said in a ruling that reversed a $2.7 million liability judgment for the worker's family.

Loss-cost increase in workers comp rates sought for South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C.—NCCI Holdings Inc. is seeking a 7.3% loss-cost increase in South Carolina’s workers compensation rates, the state’s Workers' Compensation Commission said.

'Going and coming rule' makes worker's car accident injuries noncompensable: Court

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—A court bailiff who went home during his shift to change his tie cannot receive workers compensation for a car crash that happened as he returned to work, a Maryland appellate court has ruled.


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More charges in Upper Big Branch Mine disaster criminal probe

There's breaking news in the ongoing criminal investigation into the Upper Big Branch Mine disaster that killed 29 miners in 2010. The Charleston Gazette's Ken Ward Jr. reports that a mining manager has been charged with conspiracy. supervisor…

California's workers comp system

Here is a good read on where California’s workers compensation system is today, how it got here, and where it might go in the future given some benefit and financial pressures. The path, however, is lined with divergent interest groups.

Impact of a slow-growing economy

NCCI Holding Inc.'s latest quarterly "Guaging the Economy" newsletter discusses the impact of slower employment growth on claims frequency and exposure.


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Coming and Goings

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    Lincoln Financial Distributors, a subsidiary of Lincoln National Corp., has named Radnor, Pa.-based Richard Aneser as…

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    Chicago-based Dennis M. Donahue has been named by HUB International Midwest as executive vp, employee benefits practice …

    John Ribble

    Leesburg, Va.-based John Ribble has been named by Armfield, Harrison &Thomas Inc. as principal. Previously, he was…

    Jenni Bickerstaff

    Leesburg, Va.-based Jenni Bickerstaff has been named by Armfield, Harrison &Thomas Inc. as principal. Previously, she…

    Susan Fanciullo

    USI Insurance Services L.L.C. has named Susan Fanciullo as senior vp of operations in its New York office. Previously, she was the regional vp of…

    John Wepler

    The Worldwide Broker Network has named Willoughby, Ohio-based John Wepler as an associate member. He is currently the CEO of Marsh, Berry & Co. Inc.…

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    Starr Cos. has named New York-based X. Rick Nui as senior managing director of Starr Strategic Partners. Previously, he was chief marketing officer-U.…

    Robert Reers

    USI Insurance Services L.L.C. has named Robert Reers as president in its New York office. Previously, he was the national employee benefit practice…

    Frank Neugebauer

    United Educators Insurance has named Chevy Chase, Md.-based Frank Neugebauer as chief information officer. Previously he was chief information…

    Michael J. Mitchell

    The Graham Co. has named Philadelphia-based Michael J. Mitchell as vice chairman. Previously, he was executive vp.

    John Dempsey

    The Worldwide Broker Network has named Wilton, Conn.-based John Dempsey as an associate member. He is currently the CEO of Dempsey Partners L.L.C.…

    Hilton Brown

    Edgewood Partners Insurance Center has named Hilton Brown as vp of claims management for its Los Angeles and Irvine, Calif. offices. Previously, he…

  • James R. Woods

    The Worldwide Broker Network has named Palo Alto, Calif.-based James R. Woods as an associate member. He is currently general counsel at Dewey &…

    Kenneth L. Ewell

    The Graham Co. has named Philadelphia-based Kenneth L. Ewell as president and chief operating officer. Previously, he was executive vp.

    Patrick Lundy

    Zurich Financial Services Group has named Patrick Lundy as chief agent and CEO for Zurich Canada. Previously, he was the head of its healthcare…

    John Kelly

    The Worldwide Broker Network has named New York-based John Kelly as an associate member. He is currently the CEO of Hanover Stone Partners L.L.C.…

    Wesley K. Bryan

    John L. Wortham & Son L.P. has named Houston-based Wesley K. Bryan as managing director-marine and energy. Previously, he was associate director. …

    Craig Manning

    John L. Wortham & Son L.P. has named Dallas-based Craig Manning as managing director-commercial claims. Previously, he was associate director.

Business Insurance Feature

Telecommuting Risks: How to Minimize the Liabilities Arising from a Mobile Workforce

As the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, the risk landscape for employers is transforming, with workers comp, employment practices liability and cyber exposures moving out of the traditional workplace and into workers' homes, cars and even public places. This white paper examines the risks associated with telework and offers practical advice on how risk managers can get them under control and shield their organizations from liability.