Wisconsin Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

The latest news about workers compensation in Wisconsin.

• Worker's Estate Can Recover Amount Paid to Comp Carrier From UIM Coverage
  March 24, 2023
  A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a worker’s estate was entitled to recover the amount it reimbursed the employer’s workers’ compensation carrier out of a third-party settlement from underinsured…
• OSHA Cites Brewery Supplier for Hazards
  January 13, 2023
  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed $174,351 in penalties against a Wisconsin malthouse after inspectors reportedly discovered unsafe working conditions. Briess Industries of Chilton, which operates as Briess Malt…
• Governor Reappoints Insurance Commissioner
  January 10, 2023
  Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers reappointed Nathan Houdek as commissioner of insurance. Nathan Houdek Houdek has served as commissioner since January 2022 and was deputy commissioner for three years under former Commissioner…
• Church Mutual Names Alan S. Ogilvie President
  December 23, 2022
  Church Mutual Insurance Co. promoted Alan S. Ogilvie to president effective Jan. 1. Alan S. Ogilvie Rich Poirier, current president and CEO, will retain his CEO responsibilities. Ogilvie also will join…

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