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Thursday, September 8, 2016

National Conference Will Discuss Brain Injuries, Opioid Use, Other Medical Issues

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The National Workers’ Compensation Defense Network will hold its fall seminar on Sept. 22 in Chicago.

The conference will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Great American Hires Kerry Besnia as Divisional VP

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Great American Insurance Group has hired Kerry Besnia as divisional vice president within the company’s property and casualty group.

In his new role, Besnia will

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Milliman: 40% of Retail Cost of Risk Due to Workers' Comp

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The average cost of risk for U.S. retailers this year is projected at $5.93 per $1,000 of sales, with 40% attributable to workers’ compensation costs,

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Report Declares Opt-Out Ruling, Mainstream Reporting on Comp Victories for Workers in 2015-16

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A Public Welfare Foundation-funded report highlighting wins for U.S. workers over the past year listed the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission's ruling against opt out as a

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Workers' Compensation Rates Down 1% in August

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Workers' compensation rates dropped 1% in August, MarketScout reported Monday.

The property casualty composite index, which takes into account all lines of business in the

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Friday, September 2, 2016

FDA to Require Stronger Warnings on Mixing Opioids, Sedatives

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it will be requiring boxed warnings — the agency’s strongest warning — for nearly 400 opioid

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Friday, September 2, 2016

Buyer Plans to Revive Business Insurance Publication

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Adam Potter, executive director of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance, announced Wednesday that he has purchased recently shuttered Business Insurance from Crain Communications.

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Friday, September 2, 2016

Paradigm Offers Webinar on Impact of Mental Health in Work Comp

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Paradigm Outcomes will host a free, one-hour webinar on Sept. 22 on new approaches to mental health in workers’ compensation.

Dr. Steven Moskowitz

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Friday, September 2, 2016

Gregory Douglas to Head W. R. Berkley's Program Specialists

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W. R. Berkley Corp. has named Gregory A. Douglas, president of Berkley Re Direct, to president of Berkley Program Specialists.

Gregory Douglas

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Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Devices to Assess Concussions Cleared by FDA

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Two devices that help assess a patient’s function following a suspected concussion or other brain injury have received approval for marketing from the U.S. Food

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