workers’ compensation News

Workers Hurt When Building Collapses in Indiana

A building under construction collapsed, injuring at least two construction workers, authorities said. The building was under construction in the town of Whiteland, about 20 miles south of Indianapolis. Three construction workers were at the site of building working, Whiteland …

ClearPath Expands into West Virginia May 1

ClearPath Mutual Insurance Co., a Kentucky-domiciled workers’ compensation insurance provider, has expanded into West Virginia, the company announced. ClearPath, which writes almost $50 million in premiums, said it is the second-largest workers’ comp carrier in Kentucky. It began about 40 …

Markets/Coverages: Falvey’s Cyber Cover for Cargo; PHLY’s New Commercial Line; CoverEase’s Workers’ Comp; Mile Auto’s Telematics

Falvey Cargo Underwriting Offers Cyber for Cargo Falvey Cargo Underwriting announced its latest product offering, Cyber for Cargo, to help address broad cyber exclusions that apply to nearly all cargo insurance policies. The coverage protects against physical loss or damage …

Construction Worker Killed in Collapse of Boston Parking Garage Under Demolition

A portion of a downtown Boston parking garage that was being demolished collapsed Saturday evening, killing a construction worker, officials said. Boston Emergency Medical Services confirmed one person was killed and a second person was transported to an area hospital, …

Sick Montana Workers Allege Insurer Delaying Medical Payments

Attorneys for Montana mine workers sickened and killed by toxic asbestos exposure filed a lawsuit against Zurich American Insurance this week for allegedly stalling legal settlements and medical payments after transferring the workers’ claims to investors who can profit off …

Amazon Cited for Unsafe Work Practices at Washington Fulfillment Center

Amazon is facing a willful serious violation and a $60,000 fine for knowingly putting workers at risk of injury at its fulfillment center in Kent, Washington. A Washington Department of Labor & Industries inspection at the e-commerce giant reportedly found …

Pinnacol Distributes $50M in Dividends to 51K Colorado Companies

Pinnacol Assurance is distributing general dividend checks to its customers totaling $50 million. Pinnacol has also lowered premium rates by an average of 11%. This is the seventh consecutive year of general dividend distributions. Nearly 95% of Pinnacol’s policyholders are …

Washington Contractors Fined for Death of Worker at Convention Center

Washington state has fined two construction companies a combined $20,000 after a construction worker was killed at the downtown Seattle convention center expansion. Bryan Phillips, 31, died in an accident at the site in September, the Seattle Times reported. In …

Markets/Coverages: IMA Creates Metaverse Insurance R&D Lab; Appalachian’s Workers’ Comp Teams With Slice; Blockdaemon Debuts Blockchain Policy

IMA Financial Unveils the Metaverse’s First Insurance Research & Development Facility Financial services firm IMA Financial Group said it has launched the metaverse’s first insurance and risk management research and development facility. Called IMA Web3Labs, it will be located in …

Investigation Blames California Zip-line Worker Fatality on Safety Failures

A federal workplace safety investigation found that a 34-year-old worker’s fatal fall might have been prevented had the operator of a Pauma Valley, California, zip-line attraction implemented required safety measures. A U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration …