Some workers here who provide on-demand rides and delivery services, but are independent contractors without many protections, are bracing for the spread of the novel coronavirus. Drivers have been scrubbing down their cars “inch by inch” between rides at local airport parking lots, according to Edan Alva, who drives full-time for Lyft in the Bay… Continue reading Gig Workers Face the Spread of the New Coronavirus with No Safety Net
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AAU Announces the Hire of Esselstyn in Canonsburg, PA
AAU, a division of USG Insurance Services, Inc., is pleased to introduce Lisa Esselstyn as AAU Team Practice Leader in the Canonsburg, PA branch. Esselstyn has an extensive background in operations and company growth. She will utilize her knowledge and expertise as AAU Team Practice Leader by overseeing the AAU teams and developing AAU national… Continue reading AAU Announces the Hire of Esselstyn in Canonsburg, PA
PMA Companies Names Jeanne Consiglio as Vice President – Northeast Region
PMA Companies has named Jeanne Consiglio as Vice President – Northeast Region. In her new role, Ms. Consiglio will be responsible for leading the company’s strategic growth objectives in Connecticut, the New York City metropolitan area, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire. She will report directly to Ken Stanley, PMA Senior Vice President, Distribution… Continue reading PMA Companies Names Jeanne Consiglio as Vice President – Northeast Region
N.J. Company Must Pay for Employee’s Medical Marijuana, Appeals Court Rules
In a ruling that could have far-reaching effects, an appeals court in New Jersey ruled this week that a contractor must reimburse a former employee for the cost of the medical marijuana that he uses to treat his incessant pain from a work-related injury. “This is huge. And the significance of this court decision cannot… Continue reading N.J. Company Must Pay for Employee’s Medical Marijuana, Appeals Court Rules
Fatal Workplace Injuries Are on the Rise, CFOI Report Shows
About 4.7 million U.S. employees suffer a workplace injury every year. Now, new data shows that fatal workplace injuries have spiked 2% since 2017. According to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on December 17, 2019, the number of fatal workplace injuries has jumped from 5,147… Continue reading Fatal Workplace Injuries Are on the Rise, CFOI Report Shows
Pie Insurance Continues Nationwide Expansion
Pie Insurance announced that it has expanded its workers’ comp insurance offering into New Jersey. Already one of the nation’s fastest-growing insurtechs, this latest addition increases Pie’s coverage area to 32 states and the District of Columbia. Pie Insurance—co-founded by former CMO of Esurance, John Swigart, and former CEO of Valen Analytics, Dax Craig—provides workers’… Continue reading Pie Insurance Continues Nationwide Expansion
Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Led to 450 Workers’ Comp Claims
Workers’ compensation claims have emerged as another yardstick for measuring the devastation of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach. The Virginian-Pilot reported Sunday that 450 city employees have filed for workers’ compensation benefits. The vast majority of the claims are for mental health reasons. The claims illustrate the long recovery that often follows a mass… Continue reading Virginia Beach Mass Shooting Led to 450 Workers’ Comp Claims
Report Shows High Injury Rate at Amazon Warehouses
Injury rates reported for workers at Amazon warehouses across the United States are more than double the national average, according to a news investigation into workplace conditions at the electronic commerce giant. The report released Monday by Reveal, a project of the Center for Investigative Reporting, showed the rate of serious injuries at Amazon was… Continue reading Report Shows High Injury Rate at Amazon Warehouses
The Hartford Expands Internet of Things Capabilities
The Hartford is expanding its Internet of Things (IoT) Innovation Lab and capabilities, bringing together the latest network-connected technology with the company’s expertise, data and risk management to improve workplace safety and help prevent or reduce property damage for its customers. “Connected devices represent an opportunity for insurers to help their customers proactively prevent claims… Continue reading The Hartford Expands Internet of Things Capabilities
Average Retail Injury Results in 24 Days Out of Work: AmTrust Report
AmTrust today released the first AmTrust Retail Risk Report, identifying common injuries for retail workers and the resulting lost time. AmTrust analyzed more than 20,000 workers’ compensation insurance claims from the company’s retail clients with loss payments from 2016 to 2018. The AmTrust Retail Risk Report found that the top three injuries with highest average… Continue reading Average Retail Injury Results in 24 Days Out of Work: AmTrust Report