AIG Appoints Michael Smith COO of Commercial Insurance; James Shea, President Global Financial Lines; And Robert Thomas, President Global Specialty Lines By Lonce LaMon - March 6, 2014 American International Group, Inc. announced on Tuesday senior leadership changes in its Commercial Insurance business, naming Michael Smith Chief Operating Officer (COO).   James Shea has been appointed President of Global Financial Lines, and Robert Thomas has been named President of Global Specialty Lines.    All three executives will report to John Q. Doyle, CEO of Global Commercial Insurance.  Read More

Travelers becomes largest U.S. workers comp insurer: NAIC: Business Insurance  March 6, 2014 Travelers Cos. Inc. was the largest workers compensation insurer in the nation last year, overtaking Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc. for the top spot, according to market share data released this week by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

More firms consider Texas nonsubscription workers comp system to save money: Business Insurance  March 5, 2014 Medicaid rule changes could delay workers comp and liability settlements: Business Insurance  March 2, 2014 Workers comp changes reducing payments to California surgery centers: Business Insurance  February 28, 2014

Tim Cloney Promoted From Manager To Director At Investigation Solutions Inc. By Lonce LaMon - March 4, 2014 Tim Cloney, who was the manager of Investigation Solutions, Inc.’s Auto and Work... Read More

California DWC Posts Adjustment of Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) Inpatient Hospital Section to Conform to Medicare Changes By Press Release - March 3, 2014 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an adjustment to the inpatient hospital secti... Read More

Claims Adjuster Down, Shot, Code Three By Jorge Alexandria - March 3, 2014 On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at about 5:30 a.m., a yet to be identified workers’ compe... Read More

Bring On The Holiday Party! 'Tis The Season. But Remember It's Still Work. By Jorge Alexandria - December 10, 2013 Between first and third grades, I was kind of obsessed with my attire. I dressed u... Read More

Oscar Flores Hired As Workers' Compensation Manager of Cedars Sinai In Los Angeles By Lonce LaMon - July 26, 2013 Oscar Flores was just hired as the Workers’ Compensation Manager of the Risk Management Department o... Read More