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November 12 2004
 
 
  Schwarzenegger Orders Board Members To Work


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TOP HEADLINES:

The Schwarzenegger Administration is accusing CA workplace board members, including the WCAB, of not reporting to work.

Though 'amicable', departing SAIF Board members say the Gov's actions are a 'step backward' for OR WC.

Weyerhaeuser of Canada's successful return to work program does not discriminate and had employee design help.

'Applicant attorneys are using injured workers in their selfish litigation scheme' says the AIA of CAAA's MPN suit.

The CA Medical Association has released a new guide for physicians considering or about to enter into a managed care relationship.

Some Kentucky employers are preparing to file suit challenging the recently issued assessments to bail out AIK Comp.

The Iowa Work Force Division of Workers' Compensation announced that they have a new deputy, Ms. Anne M. Garrison.

Karissa Davan has been named Director of Claims for the NC Industrial Commission.

AFACT of TX elected a new slate of officers, and say comp will be a big issue this legislative session.

The NJ law firms of Pellettieri Rabstein and Ball Livingston announced a coop to cover union workers' claims throughout the state.

HR/PEO firm Pacel is reorganizing its corporate structure to lower costs and more efficiently serve clients.

Associated Industries of Florida says its work in getting SB 50A passed proved successful with recent rate reductions.

Tower Group underwriters of its initial public offering have exercised their 30-day over-allotment option.

State Auto Financial declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.045 per share.

The PA Bureau of Workers' Compensation is available to designate impairment rating examination physicians.

A medical consumer poll by Johns Hopkins finds most don't believe physician performance pay works.

Maine Employers' Mutual was named among the nation's top 50 P/C companies by Business Insurance.

A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of Vesta Insurance Group under review with negative implications.

AM Best has assigned a debt rating of 'bbb' to PartnerRe Ltd.'s new Series D preferred shares.

A.M. Best Co. has assigned debt ratings of 'a-' to XL Capital's 2 new debt offerings.

Occupational safety professionals have found that e-learning incxreases workplace safety.

UT's WCF offers free safety seminars to policyholders, as the winter safety season begins.

Harleysville Group will hold its fifth biennial analyst day on Thursday, November 18.



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workcompcentral.com News 10/26/04: Lowell Airola, Dead at 78

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Workers' compensation great and one of the founders of CAAA, Lowell A. Airola, died October 19.

The CA DWC has scheduled its 12th Annual Educational Conference for 2/23/05 in Los Angeles and 2/28/05 in Oakland.

2 have been arrested in the homicide of Portland, OR, work comp attorney Douglas Swanson.

Marsh Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey W. Greenberg, has resigned as the bid rigging debacle spins out of control.

Notorious securities class action lawyers, Lerach et al, have filed suit against AON in connection with the bid rigging scandal.

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Marsh has been sued under ERISA theories that the bid rigging scandal has threatened employee's retirement funds.

WA's Insurance Commissioner has joined the media fray on illegal bid rigging, issuing a 'technical advisory' to brokers.

The 6th Annual Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic Workers' Compensation Symposium will be held November 11.

Jill E. Paterson has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer for Fireman's Fund.

Hooper Holmes internal audit has cleared its CEO of any wrongdoing but the firm is going to amend some practices.

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HCC's CEO Stephen Way says the company is not a subject of investigations, but is stopping contingent fee deals anyway.

St Paul Travelers acknowledged receipt of a subpoena from NY AG Spitzer.

Risk Management Solutions has updated its Terrorism Risk Model, and notes that the threat is even greater now.

Crawford & Co seems to be turning around, posting net income of $9.5M compared to a loss last year.

AIG faces a class action suit based on the bid rigging fiasco.

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AIA is supportive of the new medical provider network regulations issued by the CA DWC.

Zenith Nat'l reported 3Q net income of $25.4, up over 60% from last year's 3Q results.

Spherion Corporation saw a huge increase in net income for the quarter to $29.7 million.

The death of a worker who fell 15 feet from an unguarded scaffold netted a NY contractor $130K in OSHA fines.

Beech Street Corporation announced its 100th EDI medical bill repricing client.

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Baldwin & Lyons announced third quarter operating income of $3.4 million, one-half of last year's results.

ASSE will host an engagement featuring safety issues confronting Latino workers in L.A. 11/18.

PMA Capital says to expect a third quarter net loss when earnings are released 10/28.

AIG has told its counsel to settle the SEC investor allegations ASAP.

Allmerica Financial Corporation reported 3Q net income of $17.7M, up from $11.4M last year.

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First Health will hold a 3Q earnings conference call 11/01.

Crawford & Co announced that Robert R. Kulbick and Larry A. Mattingly have been named senior vice presidents.

Accenture has been selected to implement its underwriting solution at Fireman's Fund.

Dean O'Hare, former Chairman and CEO of the Chubb Corporation, has been elected to the Board of DFA Capital Management.


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CA ARTICLE - Peer Review and California Workers' Compensation
 
Mark Pew advocates that peer review in the context of California workers' compensation is not only good for the system, but good for physicians as well.

Pew explains his view point in the Insurers segment link at www.workcompcentral.com.

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FL & TX ARTICLES - Important Recent Case Law

FL: Cowins vs. Landmark Learning Center; Ryan's Family Steakhouse v. Whitlock; Sapp vs. Berman Bros.
TX: Boullt v. Smith; Galindo v. Old Republic Insurance Co.; Exxonmobil Corp. v. Kirkendall.

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CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND BENEFITS Eleventh Edition By former WCJ David W. O'Brien is THE TREATISE - get it at www.workcompoutlet.com, or click on any Store icon/ad.
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workcompcentral.com News 10/14/04: Alarcon - 'Tumultuous' WC Debate in 2005

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Still pressing for carrier regulation, CA Sen Alarcon said yesterday reform has failed, and that the debate will continue in 2005.

CA Senator Poochigian boasts victory with SB 899, saying there is proof that his plan is working.

The insurance industry is rebounding, says Research and Markets, due to better management, information system, and higher premiums.

The temporary restraining order preventing TWCC from implementing 133.309 has been extended.

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The NV DIR reminds carriers that mandatory data re PTD indemnity is due 11/12.

NAMIC is concerned with new or renewal policies incepting 1/1/05 and later because of the TRIA hard end date.

A TN company has been fined $166K for scaffolding failures following a work fatality.

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WA L&I's Vancouver public rate making meeting is set for 11/12.

CA Gov. Schwarzenegger has appointed 5 to the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council.

The Disability Management Employer Coalition unveiled the latest edition of its 'Return-to-Work' manual.

SHRM applauds Congress for passing HR 4278, the Assistive Technology Act, last week.

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AM Best has affirmed Delphi financial strength and debt rating.

S&P affirmed its 'BB+' rating of Royal & Sun Alliance USA with a negative outlook.

Dale Douthit was named the Arkansas WCC'c newest ALJ.

The OR WCD has published an updated authorized nurse practitioner's list.

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Selective Insurance will hold a 3Q earnings conference call 10/27.

The AZ Industrial Commission public meeting agenda for today has been published.

Progressive Employer Services of FL has received its Tax & Benefits Payment Certification.


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CA ARTICLE - Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit Table  

Allan Leno's "SJDB Action Table" is intended to assist claims staff in responding to situations where the employee is P&S (and P&S coincides with the last payment of TD) and has (is likely to have) some degree of permanent disability.

The table can be viewed in the CA Voc Rehab segment link at www.workcompcentral.com.

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TX & FL ARTICLES - Important Recent Case Law

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SITE HOT TIP - "CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND BENEFITS Eleventh Edition By David W. O'Brien"

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workcompcentral.com News 10/08/04: CA WCAB-SB 899 Not Apply to Pending Cases

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In a controversial ruling, the CA WCAB said that if a case went to MSC prior to SB 899, the new apportionment rules do not apply.

The CA DWC has released a second draft of the proposed MPN regulations.

A group of TX businesses and medical providers are forming a protest group today in San Antonio to lobby for the demise of TWCC.

The FL Bar is seeking volunteers to aid victims of the recent quintet of hurricanes.

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Fitch says the U.S. life insurance line is still heavily exposed to work comp risk as a byproduct of the Unicover mess.

TN is offering workshops to employers statewide on recent work comp reforms.

The NY WCB has released a list of medical providers whose treatment authorizations have been suspended or revoked.

The CA Industrial Claims Assoc will hold an educational conference 11/1 on Medical Provider Networks.

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A MT woman pled guilty to felony theft after receiving benefits illegally for 2 years.

After being notified of unsafe conditions, OSHA cited FL based Ace Constructors $109K.

Fireman's Fund CFO, Peter Presperin, left the company immediately to "to pursue new opportunities."

The CT WC Commission has scheduled an Advisory Board meeting for 11/1 to consider renomination of 3 commissioners.

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The OH BWC has scheduled a series of free accident prevention classes.

A SHRM survey finds businesses are decreasing salaries, hiring and benefits due to rising health care costs.

Platinum Underwriters estimates that the recent hurricanes will cost the company $130M.

BP Exploration of AK has received OSHA's Star VPP award for safety and health programs.

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Fitch rates Everest Re's $250M unsecured senior notes 'A-'.

AM Best has assigned a debt rating of 'a' to Everest Re's $250M senior unsecured notes.

Moody's assigned an 'A3' rating to Everest Re's $250M unsecured notes.

Platinum Underwriters will report 3Q financial results 11/4 followed by a conference call 11/5.

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AIG will report 3Q financials and hold a conference call on 10/21.

CNA will release its 3Q earnings 10/28.

Loews has scheduled a conference call and earnings release for 10/28.


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CA ARTICLE - Vocational Rehabilitation: What to Expect, Part 1 

There are still some entitled to vocational rehabilitation in CA.

Vocational counselor Jamie Charter explains the process in the CA Injured Workers segment at www.workcompcentral.com.

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FL ARTICLE - The Bruner Minefield - Employer Beware

In a case of first impression, Florida's First District Court of Appeals last month radically expanded the retaliatory discharge penalty.

Employers and attorneys need to know the new rules, FREE, by clicking on the FL Employers segment tab at www.workcompcentral.com.

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* Past Due Benefits: Permanent Total Disability  
* Past Due Benefits: Temporary Total Disability  
* Past Due Benefits: Temporary Partial Disability / Wage Loss  
* Past Due Benefits: Impairment Pernament Disability  
* Permanent Impairment

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workcompcentral.com News 10/01/04: Schwarzenegger Vetoes 2; No Clean-Up

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CA Gov Schwarzenegger vetoed two work comp bills on the last day, with no clean up bill even making it to his desk.

Rumors abound that a settlement may be nearing in the Reliance liquidation proceedings.

The CA Medical Association will cosponsor 2 workshops to educate physicians on the ACOEM Guidelines.

OR's WCD has published an update on regulated hospital fees.

The NYCIRB has made changes to the New York Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance Manual.

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The NY State Workers' Comp Board has revised forms WC/DB-100 and WC/DB-101.

NY's Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau approved revisions to the Table of Expected Loss Ranges, effective today.

Intellicorp and Markel have joined to provide pre-employment criminal background checks.

Sedgwick CMS was recognized with certification as an Employer of Choice.

Hilb Rogal named F. Michael Crowley to executive vice president, national director for property/casualty.

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HI's Occupational Safety & Health was recognized nationally by The Bureau of National Affairs.

Aon has begun a search for a new president and CEO to replace Patrick G. Ryan.

PA's Secretary of Labor & Industry recognized 25 vocational rehabilitation staff members for outstanding service.

Jeffery L. Haniewich has left Ohio Casualty to 'pursue other career opportunities.'

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ND's WSI now offers coverage for employees working temporarily out of the state.

NIOSH will sponsor a national conference on the prevention of workplace violence.

CWCI is offering an interactive training and reference tool covering CA changes due to SB 899.

Chubb will release 3Q earnings 10/26 followed by a conference call.

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The American Chiropractic Association has invited insurance claims executives for its Claim Solutions Work Group.

XL Capital expects net claims from Hurricanes Frances and Ivan to be $70M and $150M, respectively.

Horace Mann estimates its financial impact from Hurricanes Frances and Ivan at $23-$26M.

Foster Wheeler won 2 Occupational Safety & Health Excellence Awards from the Singapore Ministry of Manpower.

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Baldwin & Lyons will hold a conference call 10/26 to discuss 3Q financial results.

OSHA cited a NH contractor $29K for cave-in hazards.

HCC Insurance losses from the recent hurricane activity will be contained in 3Q earnings.

American Financial Group estimates losses from Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Ivan to be near $18M.


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CA ARTICLE - Vocational Rehabilitation: What to Expect, Part 1 

There are still some entitled to vocational rehabilitation in CA.

Vocational counselor Jamie Charter explains the process in the CA Injured Workers segment at www.workcompcentral.com.

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FL ARTICLE - The Bruner Minefield - Employer Beware

In a case of first impression, Florida's First District Court of Appeals last month radically expanded the retaliatory discharge penalty.

Employers and attorneys need to know the new rules, FREE, by clicking on the FL Employers segment tab at www.workcompcentral.com.

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SITE HOT TIP - Florida Calculators

The following Florida bstate specific calculators are available to our subscribers:
* Lien Value Calculator  
* SS Offset : Permanent Total Disability  
* SS Offset : Temporary Total Disability  
* SS Offset : Temporary Partial Disability / Wage Loss  
* SS Offset : Impairment  
* Past Due Benefits: Permanent Total Disability  
* Past Due Benefits: Temporary Total Disability  
* Past Due Benefits: Temporary Partial Disability / Wage Loss  
* Past Due Benefits: Impairment Pernament Disability  
* Permanent Impairment

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workcompcentral.com News 9/17/04: Bristol Medical & Zenith Settle

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Bristol Medical agreed to waive $1.8M in fees and pay Zenith $500K to settle a fraudulent billing suit.

The CA DWC has opened a forum for the discussion of pending MPN regulations..

Families of shooting victims at a Lockheed plant in MS can sue for damages said a US District Court.

Iowa's IAC has summarized the special legislative session reform laws.

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A CA auto-body fraud sting netted 3 uninsured employers.

Dr Jennifer Christian told a TWCC audience that the employer bears 1/2 the responsibility for successful RTWs.

RMS says the insured losses from Hurricane Ivan range from $2B - $7B.

The IA WCC received 20 qualified applications for vacant deputy commissioner positions.

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The Industrial Accident Board of MA is accepting applications for judicial positions.

Hilb Rogal & Hobbs will acquire the assets of Insurance Services of WI.

OSHA awarded more than $10.5M in safety education grants to 69 nonprofit organizations.

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The NB WCC will require Proof of Coverage data to be electronically filed with EDIs in 2005.

OSHA cited Colt Utilities of TX $117K for potential cave-in dangers.

An OH recycler was fined $179K for 2 alleged willful violations.

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A MA contractor was sentenced to 364 days in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to 21 indictments.

The book component of 'Best Insurance Reports' for 2004 is now shipping.

NIOSH will convene a symposium on 10/26 to examine 'Steps to a Healthier Workplace.'

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CompIQ - the Einstein of Bill Review. www.compiqcorp.com
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Administaff renewed its workers' comp policy with AIG.

The Chairman of ACE Limited will present at the Fox-Pitt Conference 9/21.

NYMAGIC Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend to be payable 10/6..


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CA ARTICLE - Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit Liability Issues

Voc rehab and FEHA expert, Allan Leno, takes a look at some serious liability issues created by the new voucher system.

Go to the CA Vocational Rehab segment at www.workcompcentral.com to see what may be in store.

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FL ARTICLE - Looking to Alternative Sources When Denied Benefits 

Injured workers have to look out for themselves when it comes to ensuring financial stability in times of disability. The resources are there, but you need to know what to look for.

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Many resources and articles are available for states other than CA, in particular FL, TX and NY.

To see what else is available change your state code by clicking on the drop down menu in the upper left corner of most main pages next to "State:" - click on the state abbreviation you want to navigate to and the page will automatically switch to the main page for that state.

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- Defense Attorney Brea, California 09/06/2004
- Claims Adjustor who wants to become a Paralegal Woodland Hills, CA 09/12/2004

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workcompcentral.com News 9/07/04: CA 3rd - Legislative Intent Governs Retroactivity

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CA's 3rd ruled Friday that clarification of the law as expressed by legislative intent will govern a statute's retroactivity when the law changes mid-litigation.

The CA DWC has corrected pricing errors on its pharmaceutical price calculator, and has also re-determined discounts.

CA CHP Commissioner 'Spike' Helmick received press criticism for capitalizing on work comp disability retirement.

The USCA 1st ruled that harassment which leads to exacerbation of an underlying condition is compensable under the LHWCA.

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The FL Office of Ins has amended an earlier Emergency Rule clarifying cancellation of JUA policies post Hurricane Charley.

David Thornton has been named permanent Exec Director of the CA Medical Board.

TWCC has made mandatory form changes and all documents are to be mailed to Central Office starting 10/15.

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The OR SAIF initiative must include a fiscal impact notice; more destroyed documents disclosed.

ACIC is pleased with the CA legislative session, but unhappy that providers may be able to charge in excess of Medi-Cal in litigation.

The CA QME exam will be held October 16.

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The Oregon Workers' Compensation Management Labor Advisory Committee will hold a meeting September 16.

The Southern Association of Workers' Compensation Administrators will be holding their 2004 All Committee Conference 10/23.

The Colorado Division of Worker's Compensation is offering a half-day seminar October 8.

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Architect of NV's privatization, Douglas Dirks, told West Virginia stakeholders the goal is within reach.

The California Workers' Compensation Defense Attorneys Association will be celebrating their 25th anniversary in Vegas 5/12/05.

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Qmedtrix has announced the expansion of its sales force with new exective appointments.

AM Best says Hurricane Frances may cause a reexamination of carrier financial strength and capitalization plans.


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CA ARTICLE - Dos & Don'ts: What the Judge Wants to See in A Good Report  

A must-read for industrial medicine practitioners, the fourth in a five part series on how to properly write a medical report, by Workers' Compensation Judge Susan England.

Learn proper technique, FREE, by clicking on the Physicians segment link at www.workcompcentral.com.

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FL ARTICLE - Important Recent Case Law

A comprehensive list of the most current case law interpreting workers' compensation laws in FL, with links to decisions.

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workcompcentral.com News 08/16/04: SBX4 18 Defeated, then Resurrected; Real Estate Brokers Hit

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CA's Garamendi thought he had defeated a fraud-fighting funds shift, but the bill is up for reconsideration.

The CA DIR is targeting real estate brokers, fining a Simi Valley broker $100K for lack of coverage.

S&P says the same tailspin pressures are occurring in the CA market, in a report highly critical of SCIF.

The U.S. 5th affirms the 10 part 'Ruiz' test to determine if an employee is 'borrowed' under LA law.

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The TWCC has published the agenda for its public meeting to be held 8/19.

NCCI has released its 2004 Residual Market State Activity Reports.

5 PA employers were sentenced for failing to maintain work comp insurance.

Moody's has placed Liberty Mutual on review for possible downgrade.

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Analysts and insurance execs believe recent mergers could become a trend for the industry.

Liberty Mutual calls Moody's rating review 'just plain wrong.'

OSHA offers safety advice for post hurricane cleanup crews.

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S&P has assigned financial strength ratings of 'AA' to HCC Insurance subsidiaries.

A MA man was found guilty of fraud after being caught painting houses while 'disabled.'

Safeco has completed its offer for the repurchase of outstanding securities..

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ART, Advanced Risk Technologies.  www.artinsuranceservices.com, Contact: Leticia Nelson, 800-946-1992.  "Innovative Services to Manage Your Risk".
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PAULA Financial reported a 2Q net income increase of 90% over 2003.

OSHA has created a new web page for the safety of residential contractors.

The OH BWC reported 3,689 fraud investigations closed in fiscal 2004 with a record savings of $126M.


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CA ARTICLE - The New Rating Guidelines: An Update

Mark Kremer, owner of Speed Rating, gives us a glimpse of what the new CA PD rating system will look like.

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FL ARTICLE - Why Can't We Control Drug Expenses?

Prescription drug costs are now 10% or more of the total medical cost in FL.. Joseph Paduda, an independent consultant on work comp health care, tells us why and what can be done about it.

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SITE HOT TIP - New Poll

Question: The State Compensation Insurance Fund is responsible for insuring what % of California's market?

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workcompcentral.com News 8/11/04: Kemper Ends Runoff Contract with Kenning

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Kemper's runoff contract with Kenning was terminated in a surprise move.

SAIF execs referred to former OR Goldschmidt as a mafioso holding the company under a 'protection contract'

TX's 8th ruled there is no provision for attorney fees, even if successful, when a TWCC ruling on Supplemental Benefits is challenged.

A successful WV work comp attorney is expected to plead guilty to buying votes for his ex-wife.

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WCRI is now accepting applications for the John Jones Scholar in Worker's Comp Research.

Rhode Island announced new maximum indemnity rates for total disability.

Hooper Holmes has begun an inquiry into its CEO spending the company's money on personal expenses.

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An OH man was found guilty of fraud for working as a bartender while collecting TTD.

The nation's largest defense bar organization has created a TRIA Subcommittee seeking an extension.

St. Paul Travelers will hold an investor conference call at noon EDT.

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Coalition America has contracted with INTERLINK for its transplant network.

An OH man was sentenced to $54K in restitution and 5 years probation for fraud.

The South Bay Industrial Claims Association's 8/20 meeting will review the AMA Guides.

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A.M. Best has released its 2004 P/C insurance industry report on CD-ROM.

OSHA cited a GA pesticide manufacturer for exposing workers to hazards and amputations.

A.M Best assigned ratings to AXIS Capital's $750M universal shelf registration for debt and stock.

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A.M Best has rated an Aspen Insurance debt offering 'bbb'.

About 50% of U.S. workers say their workplace is not prepared for a terrorist attack.

A MA contractor was cited $197K by OSHA failure to ensure proper fall protection.


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ARTICLE - Employer's School - Take Control Part 6  

Employers, go back to school with Brent Heurter, founder of ClearComp, to learn work comp cost management in part 6 of this series.

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SITE HOT TIP - ACOEM On Line

WorkCompCentral has negotiated an exclusive deal to bring our users the ACOEM Guidelines on line.

This new feature will be available to both subscribers and non-subscribers alike, and will be enhanced with special WorkCompCentral features. The cost will be $199 per year.

We will announce when this new feature is available to the public in this space in the next couple of days.

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- So Florida Claims Examiner Plantation, FL 08/02/2004
- Senior Worker's Compensation Claims Rep Rosemead, CA 08/04/2004
- Workers Compensation Claims Administrator San Diego, CA 08/05/2004
- Technical Supervisor Van Nuys, West Los Angeles 08/09/2004
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workcompcentral.com News 08/03/04: FL 2nd Finds Private Action Where Confidentiality Breach.

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Florida's 2nd ruled that a private action exists for emotional injury against a 3rd party where there is a breach of confidentiality in the work place..

A prior workers' compensation claim can be brought into evidence in a subsequent uninsured motorist case says FL's 2nd.

CA's CHSWC, DWC and the CA Medical Association will present seminars on how to use the AMA Guides 5th.

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After meeting with the SEC, St. Paul Travelers will report up to a $300M loss for the quarter due to reserve adjustments.

Safeco has declared a dividend and initiated a debt repurchase offer of $200M.

MN DLI has reported that claims fell 15% from 2000-2002.

AM Best has affirmed Safeco's 'excellent' financial strength rating following the sale of its Life and Investment ops.

Keenan has finalized its 'nationally respected' Advisory Board that will guide new products and services.

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OSHA fines 3 NY contractors $160K after a worker death for lack of fall protection.

IL's SB 2207 reduces the surcharge on work comp policies that fund Industrial Commission ops, but no overall reform.

White Mountain & Berkshire Hathaway have completed the acquisition of Safeco's life and investment properties.

An OH woman has pled guilty to work comp fraud; caught by anonymous tipster..

A FL contractors problems were compounded when the deaths of 2 led to the discovery the company had no comp.

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First Health released its' 2Q reflecting a decrease in net income from 2003..

NY WCB has announced a new 'Affidavit for Death Benefits' form.

Paul Hodges has joined the Ebix Board of Directors.

Sedgwick has appointed Pamela Hymel M.D. as SrVP of claims.

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CT Company fined for 36 serious violations form OSHA.

Concentra has posted 2Q revenues up 9% over 2003.

Max Re saw its 2Q net income drop from $30.8M in 2003 to $12.6M.

Westaff has restructured some debt that it says will strengthen its financial position and operating performance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI announced the sale of its PPO Network to HMS Healthcare.

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CNA has completed the sale of its retirement plan trust to Union Bank of CA..

Assurant's Board has approved a repurchase plan of up to 10% of its outstanding stock.

S&P has assigned a 'BBB-' rating to Arch Capital senior debt, among other debt ratings for the company.

Administaff announced its 2Q with a revenue increase of 6.2% over 2003.

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ARTICLE - Preparing for Treating Doctor Network Fights

Attorney Michael Sullivan takes a look at the new medical treatment networks and what he believes the litigation issues are going to be.

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SITE HOT TIP - WorkCompCentral Poll

Question: What percentage of all fraud reports referred to the California Department of Insurance are applicant based?

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- Defense Legal Secretary Long Beach, CA 07/23/2004
- Claims Examiner California / South Florida 07/29/2004
- Legal Secretary-Worker's Comp - DEFENSE Brea, CA 07/30/2004
- PARALEGAL/LEGAL SECRETARY Santa Ana, CA 07/30/2004
- CLAIMS ADJUSTER Santa Ana, CA 07/30/2004
- Medical Collectors, Lien Negotiators & Hearing Reps Torrance CA 07/30/2004
- So Florida Claims Examiner Plantation, FL 08/02/2004

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workcompcentral.com News 7/30/04: CA Budget Revises 'Sue Your Boss Law'

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The CA Senate passed a budget plan, which goes to Schwarzenegger's desk, and includes a revision to the "Sue Your Boss Law."

KY Gov Fletcher says he is weighing a state takeover of AIK Comp.

The US Treasury Dept has finalized rules on Terror Act litigation.

TWCC and IWCF are sponsoring the 14th Annual Texas Workers' Compensation Educational Conference, August 18th.

Medical claim payments in TN grew at double-digit rates prior to this year's reform.

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ISO has launched "Measures of Excellence" to help carriers benchmark claims department performance.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation will release its second quarter 2004 earnings on Wednesday, August 4.

Guidewire Software says its claims management software has reached a new milestone in performance.

US DOL will be in Bradenton, FL 8/3-4 to answer questions on the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

White Mountains Group's income tanked this quarter on investment losses.

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Remedy Temp's revenue grew this quarter, and the temp employer expects CA's reform plan to continue adding to the bottom line.

PMA Capital announced a modest profit for the second quarter of 2004, but a huge drop compared to last year.

Odyssey Re reported an almost 40% increase in operating income for the quarter, but net income was half of last year.

Coalition America has signed Humana for electronic out-of-network medical claims repricing.

CNA Financial saw net income rocket to $289M on improved Property and Casualty Operations.

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Loews reported flat net income due to investment losses despite stellar performance of its P&C operations.

Harleysville says it is back on the road to profitability, though net premiums were flat compared to last year.

Fairfax Financial's insurance and reinsurance operations reported a combined ratio of 94.9% for the quarter.

Caremark Rx, Inc, Thursday reported diluted earnings per share of $0.30 for the second quarter of 2004.

Arch Capital saw gross premiums grow 20% to help produce a 40% increase in net income.

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American Physicians Capital is returning to financial health as it winds down it work comp line.

Texas Mutual Insurance Company announced its creation of an account executive council.

ALLPOINT Home Health, Inc. is now expanding its Workers Compensation Home Health and Home Care services.

The Alaska Occupational Safety and Health Review Board has scheduled two days of hearings for safety citations.

Two Ohio businesses received the 2004 Governor's Excellence in Workers' Compensation Award.


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ARTICLE - Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit; Who Will Use It? 

Rehabilitation expert, Allan Leno takes a hard look at the vocational voucher system and makes some educated predictions on will use it, if at all.

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This occurs when you sign up for one Forum directly, rather than via the main www.workcompcentral.com Join Free interface. The Professional Forums and the Injured Workers Forum are different databases, and are only integrated via the main WorkCompCentral sign up system.

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- Worker's Comp. Para-Tech Specialist Downtown San Diego, CA 07/14/2004
- Associate Attorney Sherman Oaks, CA 07/16/2004
- Workers' Comp Defense Attorney Santa Ana, CA 07/19/2004
- WORKERS COMPENSATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY Sherman Oaks, CA 07/20/2004
- Legal Secretary Sherman Oaks, CA 07/20/2004
- WORKERS' COMPENSATION CONSULTANT (Information & Assistance Officer) Statewide, CA 07/21/2004
- Defense Legal Secretary Long Beach, CA 07/23/2004
- Claims Examiner California / South Florida 07/29/2004
 
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workcompcentral.com News 7/28/04: CAL State Enters Claims Training Market

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*If you miss an issue of the WCC Newsletter, go to the home page, click on TO->NEWS ARCHIVE to get any past issue!

CA State Fullerton starts a Claims Examiner training program in September, the first in the Cal State System.

CWCI has asked DWC for a grace period from the Claim Form audit regs to give the industry a chance to meet requirements.

AZ DOI has released a bulletin summarizing new work comp legislation.

The TX 8th rules a written communication is deemed received the day after it is placed in the rep's box at TWCC.

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The MI Supreme Court refused to overrule an appellate decision denying benefits to illegal immigrants.

Fairfax will sell 3.1M shares of Zenith at $43/share.

A NY woman is found guilty of fraud; mom also faces trial.

The OH BWC plans to fund 7 venture capital funds with $30.5M.

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TWCC will present an educational seminar on Accident Prevention Planning 8/25.

Delphi announced the election of Kevin R. Brine to the board.

Milliman will offer a series of free internet training seminars for employers about disease management and other topics.

Reinsurance Group of America 2Qs are up 22% - conference call scheduled for today.

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Meadowbrook has been named the 22nd largest broker by Business Insurance Magazine.

Delphi 2Q financials were relatively flat, but they say, driven by 'strong top line growth.'

State Auto Financial 6 month net income is up 128%.

Best aims to resolve Convernium review status ASAP.

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Montpelier Re reports 2Q net income of $107M.

Chubb reports a 2Q increase of 41% over the same quarter in 2003.

ACE Limited reported 'excellent' 2Q net rising to $413M.

XL Capital has appointed Eugene M. McQuade to its board of directors.

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RenaissanceRe 2Q net is up 9% - conference call today.

HCC plans to release 2Q on 8/3 with a following conference call.

Baldwin & Lyons has posted a record 2Q operating income.

AJ Gallagher reports a strong 2Q with a 26% growth in earnings per share.

NIOSH will hold an open meeting 8/18 in D.C.


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ARTICLE: CA Rate Reductions - Cart Before the Horse?

While SB 899 was a 'giant leap forward', James Moore explains that the economics of the industry take time to catch up to the laws.

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SITE HOT TIP - New Forum Feature

WorkCompCentral's popular Professional Forum just got better.

We've added the ability to upload files for sharing with the rest of the on-line work comp professional community. Post briefs, letters, court rulings, and other important matters that would benefit the community.

The feature can be found when either posting a new topic or replying to a post, just below the 'submit' button.

File formats accepted are .doc, .txt, .pdf, .jpg, .gif and .wpd.

As a reminder, when posting to the Forums, avoid libel, advertisement or offensive material. Failure to adhere to Forum policy may result in deletion of the offensive post or termination of posting rights.

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- Associate Attorney Los Angeles, CA 07/13/2004
- Work Comp Examiners - Earn $500 Bonus! California 07/14/2004
- Worker's Comp. Para-Tech Specialist Downtown San Diego, CA 07/14/2004
- Associate Attorney Sherman Oaks 07/16/2004
- Workers' Comp Defense Attorney Santa Ana, CA 07/19/2004
- WORKERS COMPENSATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY Sherman Oaks, CA 07/20/2004
- Legal Secretary Sherman Oaks, CA 07/20/2004
- WORKERS' COMPENSATION CONSULTANT (Information & Assistance Officer) Statewide 07/21/2004
- Defense Legal Secretary Long Beach, CA 07/23/2004
 
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