Greetings!
Welcome to your weekly WCI Newsletter. We have selected the top stories that appeared on our website this week to help you stay up to date on what is happening in the world of workers' compensation and insurance. Enjoy.
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 Gallagher Bassett President & CEO Scott Hudson to Keynote at WCEC
We are pleased to announce that Scott Hudson, President and CEO of Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., will be the industry keynote speaker at the 69th annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference August 17-20 in Orlando. Read More |
 Get Drunk, Get Hurt, Get Paid
A vaguely worded passage in New Mexico's Workers' Compensation Act has some people raising their glasses and others calling for lights out. In a number of cases, employees who hurt themselves or others while drunk or stoned on the job have been declared eligible for work comp benefits. Read More |
 NAFTA Doesn't Exempt Mexican Business From Work Comp Laws
NAFTA may do some significant things, but it does usurp state workers' compensation laws. Read More |
 Why American Financial Is Buying Work Comp Insurer Summit Holdings
It really is all about the money, at least in the just-announced plans of American Financial Group to spend $250 million on acquiring Summit Holdings. Read More |
 SHARING IS GOOD
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 Medical Marijuana Keeps Making News
In Illinois, pharmacists want permission to open up dispensaries. Hey, who knows more about drugs, right? Read More. In New Jersey, three people sued the Health Department, saying the department was delaying implementation of the law. Read More |
 WCI Online Career Center
Looking for a new job? Check out our Career Center. In partnership with GreatInsuranceJobs.com, this online resource is free for job seekers and continually updated with solid opportunities. One of the jobs available now: Gallagher Bassett needs a senior claims adjuster in Illinois. |
 Big Changes at Safety National
While Safety National CEO Mark Wilhelm will remain in his current position, other top-level executives are on the move as President Gerald Scott retires. Read More |
 Brown & Brown, Buy Buy
Brown & Brown has already made two acquisitions this year. On Jan. 2, the company said it had acquired certain assets of ICA, a provider of insurance claims adjusting and related services. On Jan. 16, it announced an agreement to buy specialty insurance holding company Wright Insurance Group. Read More |
