Worker Must Get Consent From Carrier to Settle
A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier’s alleged participation in settlement negotiations for a third-party claim did not excuse the worker from his statutory duty to obtain…
Court Overturns Denial of 2nd Injury Fund Benefits to Brewery Worker
The Missouri Court of Appeals overturned a denial of benefits from the Second Injury Fund to a brewery worker with a lengthy history of injuries, finding the decision was not supported…
MEMIC Announces $17M Dividend
The board of directors for Maine’s MEMIC authorized a $17 million dividend for about 14,000 policyholders.
The average dividend will be $1,180, and more than two dozen employers will receive checks…
DCBS Posts 2022 Premium Assessment Bulletin
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services announced that the 2022 assessment on direct earned premium will increase to 9.8% from 9%.
An additional assessment of 0.1% will be charged…
Police Detective Had Fair Hearing on Applications for Disability Benefits
A New York appellate court upheld the denial of a police officer’s applications for accidental and performance of duty disability retirement benefits, finding she received a fair hearing and that…
NCCI Launches Online Academy for Affiliate Insurers
The National Council on Compensation Insurance launched a new online training service for affiliates.
Bill Donnell
NCCI Academy is launching with five curriculum paths covering topics including an introduction to work…