- Police officers, firefighters indicted for disability insurance fraud
- Collateral rule for large-deductible comp policies approved
- Slack data management exposed BP to high safety risk
BP’s refining operations are exposed to high safety risks that can lead to deadly accidents and pollution, according to a leaked internal report.
- Nonsubscription decline attributed to small employers
Opt-out advocates say a report shows that large employers still see nonsubscription as a viable workers comp alternative.
- Proponents say workers comp opt-out could make a comeback
NAIC panelists suggested an Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling doesn’t spell the end for alternative injury benefit programs.
- California comp premiums rise while combined ratio falls
The state’s workers comp combined ratio fell below 100% for the first time since 2007.
- OSHA issues $171,169 in fines after crane kills worker