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Thursday, March 6, 2025

AF Group Hires Former Travelers Medical Chief

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Lansing, Michigan-based workers' compensation insurer AF Group on Wednesday named Dr. Marco Iglesias as its chief medical director.

Dr. Marco Iglesias

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Employer Not Bound by Stipulation as Responsible Operator for Black Lung Claim

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A federal appellate court ruled that an employer was not bound by a stipulation it made to be the responsible operator for a claim for

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

WCRI Report Inspects Impact of Pandemic on Medical Utilization

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The Workers Compensation Research Institute released a new report exploring variations in medical utilization trends during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the age and tenure

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Court Denies Employer's Petition for Review of Worker's Black Lung Benefits Award

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A federal appellate court denied an employer petition for review of an award of Black lung benefits to a longtime coal miner.

Case: Southern Ohio

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

IAIABC Opens NextGen Awards Nominations

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The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions on Tuesday opened nominations for its ninth annual NextGen Awards.

The association said the awards recognize

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Trump Nominates Former Amazon Safety Exec to Lead OSHA

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President Donald Trump nominated a former safety executive for UPS and Amazon to head up the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

David Keeling

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Insurance Information Institute Says Underwriting Profitability Remains Strong

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The Insurance Information Institute on Tuesday said the national workers' compensation industry continued its strong trend of underwriting profitability in 2023.

"The workers' compensation insurance

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

NCCI Opens Registration for AIS 2025

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The National Council on Compensation Insurance opened registration for its 2025 Annual Insights Symposium being held May 12-14 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in

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Monday, January 27, 2025

Comp Sees Increase in Advanced Medical Practitioners Treating Workers

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The workers' compensation industry has seen a steady rise in the number of nurse practitioners and physician assistants tending to injured workers during first medical

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