DIR Announces 2025 California Workers Compensation User Funding Assessment Rates

Oakland, CA – The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has issued the 2025 assessments that workers’ compensation insurers must collect from policyholders. These funds will cover the budget for the state Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and five related programs established by state lawmakers. Insurers must apply the following rates to their policyholders’ estimated […]

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Convicted Fraudster, David Fish

Convicted Fraudster Accused of $100 Million Workers’ Comp Scheme

Convicted Fraudster Accused in $100M Workers’ Comp Fraud Scheme A convicted fraudster with a history of workers’ compensation crimes is at the center of a new case involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent claims. Details of the Alleged Scheme After a three-year investigation, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that David Fish,

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Wal-Mart Ordered to Pay $34.7 Million to Former Driver for Defamation

$34.7 Million Verdict Sends Strong Message to Employers A California jury has ruled against Wal-Mart in a high-profile defamation case, ordering the retail giant to pay $34.7 million to Jesus Fonseca, a former truck driver, for damaging his reputation with false accusations of workers’ compensation fraud. The verdict, delivered over two days on November 19

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Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc., National Liability Fire Insurance Co., administered by biBERK Business Insurance, et al.

The case Steve Hoddinott, et al. vs. Bravo Security Services, Inc., National Liability Fire Insurance Co., administered by biBERK Business Insurance, et al., was adjudicated by the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). This matter was part of a broader series of workers’ compensation cases, consolidated due to overlapping legal questions and procedural disputes. Key

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Check out our blog about WCIRB Appoints Tony Milano as Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary

WCIRB Appoints Tony Milano as Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Tony Milano to Executive Vice President and Chief Actuary, effective September 25, 2024.  Tony Milano, a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and a Bay Area native, began his career with the WCIRB in 2005 as an actuarial researcher.

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Check out our blog about California Workers’ Comp Premium Trends and Insights A Deep Dive into California Workers’ Comp Premium Trends and Insights

California Workers’ Comp Premium Trends and Insights

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California (WCIRB) has released its Quarterly Experience Report. This report is an update on California’s statewide insurer experience valued as of June 30, 2024. Highlights of the report include: The full report is in the Research Studies and Reports section of the WCIRB website and at the following link: Conclusion The

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