State Fund News Releases

State Fund Dividend Plan to Include Non-Renewing Policies

December 14, 2011

Vacaville, CA - On November 18th, 2011, State Fund announced plans to disburse $50 million to qualifying policyholders in the form of a premium credit that is based on 2011 estimated annual premiums and will be applied during the 2012 policy year. The credit would be available to 2011 policyholders who:

  • Paid their premiums timely and kept their policy in good standing in 2011,
  • Renew their policy with State Fund in 2012 and continue to pay premiums timely and accurately, and
  • Finalize their final audit bill for 2011 within six months of expiration.
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State Fund Appoints Len Welsh as Chief for Workplace Safety

November 18, 2011

Vacaville, CA – State Compensation Insurance Fund announced today that it has appointed Len Welsh as the head of workplace safety for the organization. Welsh will be charged with directing State Fund’s strategies to advance occupational safety and health in California’s workplaces. He will focus on developing methods for improving safety and health practices, and reducing the rates of workplace fatalities, injuries and illnesses.

“With over 20 years of experience as a leader in occupational safety and health, Len is a strong advocate for California employers and workers. State Fund is proud to have someone of Len’s caliber and impressive expertise joining our team,” said Tom Rowe, State Fund President and CEO.

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State Fund Declares $50 million in Dividends for Policyholders

November 18, 2011

Vacaville, CA - State Compensation Insurance Fund, California’s largest workers’ compensation insurance carrier, today announced plans to disburse a $50 million dividend to qualifying policyholders in the form of a premium credit. This is approximately 5.2 percent of estimated annual premium for the 2011 policy year.

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State Fund Announces January Rate Filings, Incentives for California Farm Bureau

November 7, 2011

Vacaville, CA - State Compensation Insurance Fund today announced it has filed a new rating plan with the California Department of Insurance. The plan adopts the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s rate relativity adjustments for new and renewed policies effective December 1, 2011, but holds the line on its overall rate level.

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State Fund Appoints Medical Director

July 22, 2011

San Francisco, CA – The Board of Directors of California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Bernyce M. Peplowski as its Medical Director. Peplowski served as State Fund’s interim Medical Director for six months prior to her confirmation.

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State Fund Wins Four Communications Awards California’s Largest Workers’ Comp Insurer Recognized At AASCIF International conference

July 11, 2011

San Francisco, CA –State Compensation Insurance Fund announced today that it received several prestigious awards at the annual conference of the American Association of State Compensation Insurance Funds.

AASCIF, an association of state funds from 27 different states, plus 10 workers' compensation boards in Canada, held its 2011 conference from June 19-23 in Isle of Palms, South Carolina.

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State Fund and Cal/OSHA Seminars in Bakersfield Will Stress Dangers of Heat at Job Sites

June 2, 2011

BAKERSFIELD, CA --- State Compensation Insurance Fund and Cal/OSHA Consultation are holding free local seminars in an effort to prevent heat illness by encouraging employers to protect workers during hot summer weather.

The events are scheduled for Thursday, June 16 in Bakersfield.

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State Fund and Cal/OSHA Schedule English and Spanish Seminars in Fresno on Heat Illness Prevention

June 1, 2011

FRESNO, CA --- State Compensation Insurance Fund and Cal/OSHA Consultation are holding free local seminars in an effort to prevent heat illness by encouraging employers to protect workers during hot summer weather.

The events are scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 in Fresno.

Seminar information and resources will help employers, supervisors, and trainers prevent heat illness among their workers.

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State Fund and Cal/OSHA Seminar in San Jose Will Emphasize Dangers of Heat at Job Sites

May 26, 2011

SAN JOSE, CA --- State Compensation Insurance Fund and Cal/OSHA Consultation Service are holding a free local seminar in an effort to prevent heat illness by encouraging employers to protect workers during hot summer weather.

The event is scheduled for June 9 in San Jose.

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State Fund and Cal/OSHA Schedule English and Spanish Seminars in Santa Rosa on Heat Illness Prevention

May 19, 2011

SANTA ROSA, CA --- State Compensation Insurance Fund and Cal/OSHA Consultation are holding free local seminars in an effort to prevent heat illness by encouraging employers to protect workers during hot summer weather.

The events are scheduled for June 2 in Santa Rosa.

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