The Washington Department of Labor and Industries has issued a “Hazard Alert” to businesses that apply spray-on truck-bed linings. It alerts employers to potential worker health hazards from exposure to toxic compounds. The compounds, known as isocyanates, are used to …
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown, who’s been suspended since his conviction on charges of lying to an FBI agent, resigned from his office after the U.S. Supreme Court refused for a second time to review his conviction. According to the …
The Kentucky Department of Insurance, through its Insurance Fraud Investigation Division, is warning of a fraudulent insurance billing scheme reportedly being seen in the Commonwealth. According to J. Joseph Cohen, director of the fraud division, similar schemes have been identified …
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has developed a Business Recovery Planning Guide to help companies create a comprehensive, site-specific business recovery plan. This interactive guide is available on CD-ROM and features editable questionnaires and checklists to help companies analyze …
Asbestos exposure foreshadows a growing rift between insurers and the reinsurance companies that back them, according to a new report by Standard & Poor’s. “Disputes between insurers and reinsurers appear to be intensifying,” commented Steve Dreyer, managing director. “The tone …
Workers Compensation Fund (WCF) will host six safety seminars for Utah employers in April. Scheduled courses include construction safety, return-to-work, welding safety, confined space entry, safety for the food service industry and developing safety training. “Attending these seminars will teach …