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Texas Legislature Considers Mandatory Workers Compensation Coverage for Construction Industry

Logan B.
Texas Legislature Considers Mandatory Workers Compensation Coverage

Texas Legislature Considers Mandatory Workers Compensation Coverage for Construction Industry As the Texas legislative session unfolds, lawmakers are set to debate several bills aimed at reforming the state’s workers compensation system. Of particular focus are S.B. 338 and H.B. 875, which propose making workers compensation coverage mandatory for contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry. These legislative efforts mark a significant shift in Texas, which is currently the only state in the U.S. that does not require employers to purchase workers compensation insurance. Current State of Workers Comp in Texas…

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Singapore’s Bold Move: Blocking Allianz’s $1.7 Billion Insurance Deal

Logan B.
Singapore Blocks Allianz

Singapore Blocks Allianz’s Proposed Acquisition of Income Insurance In a decisive move, the Singapore government has blocked Allianz SE’s proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Income Insurance Ltd., a deal valued at S$2.2 billion ($1.7 billion US). The decision comes after a public backlash and concerns over Income’s ability to continue fulfilling its social mission as a co-operative post-acquisition. Government Concerns Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, Edwin Tong, addressed parliament, stating that the transaction as it stands is not “in the public interest.” The acquisition would shift Income’s…

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Allstate’s $2 Billion Deal: What Investors and Policyholders Need to Know About the Big Sell-Off

Ester Adams
Allstate's $2 Billion Deal: What Investors and Policyholders Need to Know About the Big Sell-Off

Allstate Divests Employer Voluntary Benefits Business for $2 Billion: Impact on Investors and Policyholders In a strategic move that sent ripples through the insurance sector, Allstate has sold its Employer Voluntary Benefits business to StanCorp Financial Group, known as The Standard, for $2 billion. This transaction marks the beginning of Allstate’s plan to divest its Allstate Health & Benefits units, including Employee Voluntary Benefits, Individual Health, and Group Health, in a bid to unlock their growth potential by merging them with companies having complementary strengths. The announcement has been met…

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Kansas governor signs workers compensation reform bill

H. Cutner
Workers Compensation - Kansas Flag - Reform

Governor Kelly has signed bipartisan legislation Senate Bill 430 into law Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Bill 430, a bipartisan workers compensation overhaul bill meant to provide comprehensive updates to the laws in the state. Changes were broadly believed to be long overdue for the state “This legislation is a win for our workforce, our businesses, and organized labor,” said Kelly.  “The reforms in this legislation will create a more just and efficient workers compensation system that increases the benefits for injured workers while creating administrative efficiencies and…

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avô App Revolutionizes Workers’ Compensation Transport and Language Services

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mobile apps

avô Transportation and Language Solutions has developed and launched an app for its traditional provider network that is set to transform the landscape of workers’ compensation transportation and translation services. This innovative platform mirrors the efficiency, reliability and transparency found in avô’s ride-share solutions, catering to the complete needs of workers’ compensation payers and patients.   “The avô app is designed to optimize the assignment process for transportation and language providers in our traditional network, including specialized vehicles, long-distance trips and interpreter services,” said President Fred Schafer. “By leveraging cutting-edge technology,…

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