PCI APPLAUDS GOVERNOR

The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America has applauded West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin for calling a special session of the state legislature to finalize any remaining details of the state’s new workers’ compensation program.

The program’s transition from a public program to a privately run company, approved earlier this year by the legislature, is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2006.

“PCI applauds Gov. Manchin for his continued dedication and focus on finalizing the upcoming workers compensation program,” said Angela Zaydon,” regional manager for PCI. “With the program’s start date looming around the corner, there is not much time to spare. We urge state lawmakers and the Legislature to act quickly and pass legislation making the necessary modifications.”