William J. Saake, Renowned Zenith Insurance Claims Executive, Dies At Age 88. Saake was a powerful figure in claims from the late 1970s until his retirement in 2007. By Lonce Lamonte - April 7, 2020 William J. Saake, more commonly known as Bill Saake, died on January 31st 2020.  He succumbed to complications following surgery.  He was 88 years old. Saake was hired by Stanley Zax, Zenith’s former Chief Executive Officer, to head up the claims department.  Zenith in 1978 was financially ailing and Stanley Zax was hired then to bring The Zenith out of receivership.  Bill Saake was hired shortly after Zax took the CEO helm and rose to Senior Vice President of Claims.    Read More

Oregon Resort Sued For $30M After Deaths of Skier, Snowboarder: Insurance Journal  March 2, 2020 The families of a skier and snowboarder who died on the same day at a central Oregon ski area jointly filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking $30 million.   The lawsuit filed Thursday in Deschutes County Circuit Court contends Mt. Bachelor failed to warn of the risks of tree wells after weeks of snowfall.

Comp pays more than group health for comparable injuries: NCCI: Business Insurance   February 28, 2020 New coronavirus cases in California spark fears of wider spread: Los Angeles Times  February 28, 2020 Sedgwick founder Bob Young dies: Business Insurance   February 26, 2020

California Division of Workers’ Compensation Cancels Quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meeting Scheduled for April 22nd 2020 By Lonce Lamonte and the DWC Newsline - April 6, 2020 In compliance with ongoing stay-at-home orders, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has canc... Read More

California Division of Workers’ Compensation and WCAB Announce Updated Hearing and Filing Procedures By Lonce Lamonte and the DWC Newsline - April 3, 2020 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) are... Read More

California Division of Workers’ Compensation Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Hospital Outpatient Departments/Ambulatory Surgical Centers) By Lonce Lamonte and the DWC Newsline - April 2, 2020 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Hospital Outpatien... Read More

Pre- and Post-Offer Employment Testing Saves Organizations Money By Michael B. Stack - February 12, 2020 Organizations can ensure they have the right worker for the right job by taking some simple and relati... Read More

Cheryl Scott, City Of Glendale Workers’ Compensation Administrator, To Retire At End Of March 2020. She plans to work part-time and be in the audience at the Hollywood Bowl. By Lonce Lamonte - February 26, 2020 Cheryl Scott, the Workers’ Compensation Administrator at the City of Glendale, is retiring coming up... Read More