Allstate Insurance not liable for fire loss after named insurer moved off premises By Lonce Lamonte - April 4, 2026 A trial court’s ruling was affirmed by the Supreme Court in New York because the named insured was not living in the premises where the fire occurred.  In 2003, Virginia Eannace transferred  ownership of a house she owned in Utica, New York to an irrevocable family trust managed by relatives.  Read More

Growing Severe Convective Storm losses now driven by hailstorms By Lonce Lamonte - April 3, 2026 A new report from Allianz Commercial states hailstorms are driving record insured damages from Severe Convective Storms. More than tornados, hailstorms now account for most of Severe Convective Storm (SCS) losses.  For hailstorm claims, the U.S. is the top loss location. Read More

Cumulative Trauma claims in California have put Employers Holdings, Inc., into a loss of earnings By Lonce Lamonte - April 2, 2026 California Cumulative Trauma (CT) claims have pushed insurer Employers Holdings, Inc. into a steep earnings decline, with the workers' compensation specialist posting financial results that stand in sharp contrast to the broader industry's sustained profitability streak. Full-year 2025 Employers’ Holdings net income fell to $10.8 million from $118.6 million in 2024, as weak underwriting performance overwhelmed steady investment gains. Read More

Division of Workers' Compensation Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026 By Lonce Lamonte, editor, editing the CA DWC Newsline news release - March 26, 2026 The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.   P&T Committee members will attend the meeting remotely on a virtual internet platform that may also be accessed by the public. In addition, DWC will host a physical location for members of the public who may wish to access the virtual meeting in person at the Oakland state building. Read More

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March 26, 2026 - California Division of Workers' Compensation adopts updates to MTUS Drug List effective April 30, 2026

March 19, 2026 - Employers Holdings, Inc. slammed hard by cumulative trauma claims in California

March 18, 2026 - California's Division of Workers' Compensation posts adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule (Physician Services / Non-Physician Practitioner Services)

March 10, 2026 - California's Division of Workers' Compensation posts proposal to update ADA accommodation regulations to online forum for public comment

March 9, 2026 - California Court Affirms Workers’ Compensation Exclusivity in Asbestos Exposure Case

February 26, 2026 - California Division of Workers' Compensation posts update to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner Services

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