Most employers and injured workers are happy with how the Washington Department of Labor and Industries handles workers’ compensation claims, according to a recent customer satisfaction survey. The Gilmore Research Group of Seattle surveyed more than 900 employers and injured …
Maine Superintendent of Insurance Alessandro Iuppa announced that Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Maine and its subsidiary, Maine Partners Health Plan, have been fined $250,000 and $100,000 respectively for reportedly failing to pay interest on claims that were not paid …
International Catastrophe Insurance Managers, LLC (ICAT), announced that John Beck and John Johnson have been appointed to the position of senior vice president and regional executive officer for the company. Beck will lead ICAT’s expansion on the Eastern Seaboard, while …
New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey announced that a Camden County man has pled guilty to criminal charges of arson for hire for arranging to have his vehicle set on fire in order to collect insurance money. According to Vaughn …
San Diego-based DriveCam Video Systems, a developer of fleet safety technology, appointed Del Lisk as vice president of fleet safety services. Lisk will be responsible for developing safety policy and procedures and overseeing implementation and training for DriveCam’s fleet customers. …
MedRisk, Inc. and Diversified HealthCare Services, Inc. have signed an agreement, providing MedRisk’s (www.medrisknet.com) entire Expert Provider Organization (EPO) network of workers’ compensation physical therapy (PT) specialists to Diversified’s clients. “We are always investigating ways to save money for our …
Business continuity plans, catastrophic risks and market place updates will be the focus of the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) symposium for real estate risk management professionals, Oct. 7-9, at the Navy Pier in Chicago. Highlights of the symposium …
Claimsnet.com inc., a provider of Internet-based ASP electronic claim processing solutions for the healthcare industry, announced that the Physician Network Management Service Organization of a regional health system has elected to use Claimsnet’s system and services. The multi-facility healthcare system …
Allianz Property and Casualty Group Germany, which combines the property and casualty insurance business of the German Allianz companies, achieved a positive underwriting result in the first half-year of 2003 as gross premium income rose by 3.9 percent to 6.3 …
A.M. Best Co. announced that it has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) of Japan’s Toa Reinsurance Company Limited, with a negative outlook. “The negative outlook reflects Toa Re’s weakened capitalization, high exposure to Japan’s equity market and …