News Digest 2/2/2007
Overhaul Aids Return-to-Work: Study Moderately injured workers return to work faster since the 2004 overhaul of California’s workers’ compensation insurance system, according to a new state study dealing with a …
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News Digest 1/26/2007
State Fund Offers Credit Extension Due to Central Valley Freeze State Compensation Insurance Fund says it will extend credit terms to policyholders who have suffered a financial loss or business …
Workers’ Comp Roundup
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation Releases Workers’ Comp Analysis Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation released its Workers’ Compensation Annual Report for 2006 to the Florida Legislature, providing a complete snapshot of the state’s workers’ comp market, including an analysis of the availability and affordability of coverage. The latest decreases in Florida’s rates are the result …
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L Regulating The Center: Advice For Commissioner Poizner
We now have a new insurance commissioner. It likely will take decades before the legacy of John Garamendi, former insurance commissioner and now lieutenant governor, will be forgotten. Garamendi set …
California News Briefs
ECIC Enhances Incentives for Pharmacy Program Employers Compensation Insurance Company is beefing up its program for independent pharmacies by offering extra credits and flexible payments for pharmacies that qualify. In addition, it’s increased commissions to agents. The improved program, which took effect Dec. 1, 2006, is part of Employers Compensation’s effort to offer access to …
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News Digest 1/10/2007
Maryland Commissioner Asks to Be Secondary Receiver of Fremont Maryland Insurance Commissioner Steven Orr asks a judge to appoint him a secondary receiver of California-based workers’ compensation insurer Fremont Indemnity …
Poizner Promises To Bring Better Regulation, Efficiency To Commissioner’s Office
SAN JOSE – It was an upbeat Steve Poizner who took the oath of office moments ago as California’s fourth elected insurance commissioner. The event was attended by the Silicon Valley who’s who crowd, friends, campaign supporters, and those hangers-on, groupies and neer do wells known as the insurance industry. Poizner addressed three major areas …
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State Fund To Co-Host Tractor Safety Classes In Fresno
Fresno County Farm Bureau and State Compensation Insurance Fund will host “Train the Trainer” tractor safety classes for Farm Bureau members January 24-25, 2007. The program will call attention to recent reports of tractor fatalities on Valley farms, review training requirements, and also provide hands-on demonstrations. The Wednesday, January 24th class will be held at …
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