California Coalition on Workers' Compensation

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Press Releases

With our results-oriented approach to advocacy, making news is what we do. Keep tabs on CCWC happenings by viewing our release of important announcements to the press.

For inquiries or further information, contact Digital Communications Manager Faye Venteicher at faye@ccwcworkcomp.org

 

February 26, 2021
Jen Hamelin Named New Board Chair
New Year, New Leadership

PRISM Director of Workers’ Compensation Jen Hamlin is seated as Chair of the CCWC Board of Directors following the appointment of officers for the 2020-21 term.

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April 11, 2019
New Leaders Seated
New Leaders Seated

Cheesecake Factory Vice President of Risk Services/Asset Protection Kurt Leisure is seated as Chair of the CCWC Board of Directors following the appointment of officers for the 2019-20 term.

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February 9, 2017
CCWC Officers Seated for 2017-18 Term
CCWC Officers Seated for 2017-18 Term

The California Coalition on Workers’ Compensation Board of Directors got a head start on the new year by installing new officers and board members for the 2017-18 term, including Dan Bagan of UPS as the new Chair.

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July 15, 2016
Giving Back
Giving Back

CCWC expresses its support for Kids’ Chance California, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide need-based scholarships to the children of California workers who have been fatally or seriously injured on the job.

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July 14, 2016
Zachry Named Tim East Award Recipient
Zachry Named Tim East Award Recipient

A longtime leader of the California’s workers’ compensation realm, Bill Zachry was named the 2016 recipient of the Tim East Award, recognizing outstanding achievement in the California workers’ compensation industry.

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February 19, 2015
New Leadership Takes Office
New Leadership Takes Office

Kevin Confetti, Director of Workers' Compensation and Employment Practices for the University of California (UC), was appointed Chair of the California Coalition on Workers’ Compensation (CCWC) Board of Directors during the Board’s December, 2014 meeting. Confetti’s two-year term as Chair commenced January 1.

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October 28, 2013
Governor Acts on Workers' Comp Bills
Governor Acts on Workers' Comp Bills

Several pieces of legislation impacting California’s workers’ compensation insurance environment were sent to Governor Jerry Brown in the closing days of the 2013 legislative year.  The deadline for the Governor to sign or veto those measures has now passed, and he has once again demonstrated his pragmatic approach to the issue.

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September 16, 2013
Key Bills Headed to Governor's Desk
Key Bills Headed to Governor's Desk

While 2013 was a comparatively quiet year with respect to legislation on the topic of workers’ compensation, several important bills are on Governor Brown’s desk awaiting a signature or veto.

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