MedRisk Acquires Medata

Workers’ compensation physical rehabilitation management firm MedRisk on Tuesday announced the acquisition of medical cost-containment technology firm Medata.

MedRisk said in a statement that the deal gives customers of both companies…

Republic Indemnity Names Gene J. Simpson President

Great American Insurance Group on Tuesday named Gene J. Simpson president of its California-based workers’ compensation subsidiary, Republic Indemnity, effective immediately.

Gene J. Simpson

Simpson brings more than 26 years of…

Bills Would Create, Modify Presumptions

Bills introduced Monday before the legislative session starting Jan. 16 would create a new presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is compensable for first responders in Alaska and would modify qualifying…