FLASH REPORTS
Flash: “Scathing” Court Order about Applied Underwriters / CIC / Equity Comp
The EquityComp debacle continues with the Court in change of rehab issuing a “scathing” decision concerning Applied Underwriters and California Insurance Company. Here’s the latest in the four-year-old conservation proceeding?
Flash: 2024 Workers’ Comp Assessments
The 2024 assessments are out California employers will have more fees tacked on to their workers’ comp. The fees will fund operations at the Department of Industrial Relations. How much more? The details are inside.
Flash: California Insurance Company Kicked Out?
A final decision is still pending, but the Judge overseeing California Insurance Company’s conservation gave a big clue as to how she plans to rule. Get the details here.
ARTICLES
The Applied Underwriters Saga Continues…
Conservation Court Confirms CDI Consequences
The court issued a "scathing" rebuke of Applied Underwriters and California Insurance Company in conservation. The EquityComp program is still the subject of intense litigation. What's the latest in the four-year-old conservation proceeding?
CDI Comments On Fraud Referral Trigger
The California Department of Insurance responded to industry comments on proposed changes to the fraud referral standards. How does it plan to move forward?
DIR Officials Score SIBTF’s Wins and Losses
Catch up on recent developments in the half-billion-dollar Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund program. What's coming down the pike?
Nation’s Largest Workers’ Comp Carriers – 2023 Edition
Who wrote more workers' comp business last year, and which carriers retreated? The latest nationwide market share totals are out.
MEWA’s Former Attorney Objected To Representations
Did federal prosecutors uncover a smoking gun in their workers' comp fraud case against two M.E.W.A. officials? Get the details here.
Employers Facing 50 New Regulations
Get ready. Officials have big plans for new regulations in 2024. What's the inside scoop?
Claimant Can’t Prevent Subrogation Recovery
Why did a workers' comp carrier end up in court with an injured worker over subrogation? And how was the case resolved?
DIR WCAB Timing and Spending Requests
What did DIR have to say about its plans to increase staffing and remake three IT systems? How much will employers have to pay if the requests are approved?
SIU Reporting Changes Still A Work In Progress
What does the industry have to say about a proposed change to the trigger for reporting suspected fraud? When will the California Department of Insurance make a decision on how it plans to proceed?
Comment Period Open for Pharmacy Fee Regulations
It has been four years since the Division of Workers' Compensation floated proposed changes to the pharmacy fee regulations. What is still in the proposal, and how has it changed?
Sexual Harassment or Workers’ Comp?
Does the Workers’ Compensation Act’s exclusivity provision trump a Fair Employment and Housing Act harassment claim? What’s behind the original complaint?