Illinois General Assembly News

Illinois Bill Would Move Workers’ Comp Fraud Probes to Insurance Department

A bill filed in the Illinois General Assembly would transfer the responsibilities for investigating workers’ compensation fraud to the state insurance department. Under HB 2947, the pending business of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s Insurance Compliance Division would be transferred …

Illinois Bill Adds Prejudgment Interest to Recoveries in Personal Injury Cases

The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill that includes prejudgment interest in the recovery of damages in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. HB 3360 specifies “that in all actions brought to recover damages for personal injuries or wrongful …

Illinois Passes Bill Requiring Pre-Approval of Workers’ Comp Insurance Rates

The Illinois General Assembly has passed a bill that requires the pre-approval of workers’ compensation insurance rates by the Illinois Department of Insurance. The legislation also “permits sensible corporate restructuring for insurers and reinsurers,” according to the American Insurance Association. …