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Pinnacol Assurance Warns Workers are 52% More Susceptible to Workplace Injury During Hot Days; Issues Important Heat Safety Guidance
Pinnacol released data showing that workers are more at risk for accident and injury on hot days
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Pinnacol Assurance Named Top Workers' Compensation Carrier by Forbes Advisor for Second Consecutive Year
Forbes Advisor has again named Pinnacol Assurance one of the top workers' comp carriers in the US
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Pinnacol Assurance named to Ward’s 50 Superior Insurance Providers for seventh consecutive year
Achievement places Pinnacol's performance among top 2% of P&C carriers
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Pinnacol Assurance Leads the Way in Curbing Opioid Overprescribing in Colorado's Workers' Compensation System
Pinnacol's proactive initiatives have resulted in improved opioid subscribing for workers
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Pinnacol’s one-of-a-kind volunteering program for injured workers surpasses 50K volunteer hours at local nonprofits
Pinnacol's “return to work” program pairs injured workers with local nonprofits
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New state data shows injured workers rate Pinnacol highest-performing workers’ comp carrier in the state by a wide margin
Pinnacol is again the top-performing workers’ compensation carrier for injured work in Colo.
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Pinnacol Assurance issues $15 million general dividend back to businesses throughout Colorado
Pinnacol is issuing a $15 million general dividend to businesses in every corner of Colorado
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Pinnacol receives multiple 2023 Culture Excellence awards
Pinnacol received four national 2023 Culture Excellence awards from Top Workplaces USA based on emp
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Pinnacol issues $15 million general dividend
Pinnacol Assurance, recently issued a general dividend of $15 million
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DBJ's 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award winner
Pinnacol has been named a 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion winner by the Denver Business Journal
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Pinnacol Foundation awards $433k in scholarships in 2023
Pinnacol Foundation awarded more than $433,000 in higher education scholarships
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Pinnacol named a 2023 Denver Post top workplace
Pinnacol has been awarded a 2023 Top Workplaces award by the Denver Post
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Global credit rating agency affirms Pinnacol's A- rating
Pinnacol Assurance has achieved an A.M. Best rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook,
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Pinnacol Welcomes New Board Chair Mark Goodman
Pinnacol Assurance is proud to announce its new board chair, Mark D. Goodman.
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Pinnacol injured workers rate is CO's highest performing
Injured workers in Colorado rate Pinnacol as the highest-performing carrier in the state
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Pinnacol again recognized as a top community-minded company
Pinnacol has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Colorado
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Pinnacol’s new program helps injured workers heal through volunteering
Pinnacol launched an innovative “Return to Work” program that pairs injured workers with nonprofit
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Pinnacol Assurance hires Wes Parham to lead Public Affairs
Wes Parham is joining Pinnacol Assurance as vice president of Public Affairs.
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Pinnacol named a superior insurance provider for fifth year
For the fifth year, Pinnacol was included on Ward's 50® list of best-performing P&C carriers
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Pinnacol’s Kathy Kranz is a 2022 Colorado Titan 100
Pinnacol Assurance’s chief financial officer has been named a 2022 Colorado Titan 100
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Pinnacol recruits for nationally recognized apprenticeship
Pinnacol is seeking applications for its award-winning work-based apprenticeship program.
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Pinnacol Assurance cares for Colorado in 2021
Pinnacol Assurance cares for Colorado in 2021
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Winter weather requires Coloradans to ‘walk like a penguin’
Pinnacol is reminding everyone to “walk like a penguin” in order to stay safe and on your feet
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Pinnacol hires John O’Donnell as new president and CEO
Pinnacol Assurance, has hired John O’Donnell to serve as the company’s next president and CEO
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Pinnacol hires Jennifer Neppel as chief investment officer
Pinnacol announced that Jennifer Neppel has accepted the role of chief investment officer.
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Pinnacol Assurance grants $154,750 to Colorado nonprofits
Pinnacol awarded grants totaling $154,750 to 10 nonprofits
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2022-2023 school year Foundation scholarships available
The Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 22-23 school year
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For seventh consecutive year, Pinnacol to decrease rates
Pinnacol will lower rates by an average of 11%* in 2022
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Avoid new hazards driven by CO's growing cannabis delivery
Top workers’ comp insurer advises on keeping workers safe now that cannabis delivery is legal in CO
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Pinnacol Assurance CEO Phil Kalin to Retire in 2022
Phil Kalin, CEO of Pinnacol Assurance, will retire from that position as of March 31, 2022
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Pinnacol Foundation awards $347,150 in scholarships
The Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $347,150 in scholarships to 74 students across Colorado
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Video: Adjust to increased remote work
Pinnacol is educating employees about how to set up an ergonomic home office from anywhere.
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How to protect employees exposed to wildfire smoke
Pinnacol urges employers to protect employees from the harmful health effects of poor air quality
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Pinnacol named a top insurance provider for fourth year
Pinnacol was included on Ward's 50® of best-performing property and casualty insurance companies
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Timothy Johnson hired as CHRO and VP of Employee Services
Pinnacol hires Timothy Johnson to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President
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Colorado’s top workplace risks and how to avoid them
Pinnacol raises awareness about the most common drivers of workplace injuries in Colorado
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Pinnacol Assurance grants nearly $300,000 to Colorado nonprofits
Pinnacol has awarded grants totaling almost $300,000 to 14 Colorado nonprofits
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Denver Post Names Pinnacol Colorado’s Best Large Employer
Denver-based workers’ comp insurer Pinnacol Assurance has been named Colorado’s top large employer
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Pinnacol recruiting fifth cohort of work-based apprentices
Pinnacol is seeking applications for their award-winning work-based apprenticeship program
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How to mitigate winter weather risks
Pinnacol encourages retailers and restaurant owners to protect their employees from winter hazards
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Pinnacol's Leve receives Top 10 Corporate Counsel Award
Pinnacol's Chief Legal and Corporate Resources Officer Terrence Leve received a Top 10 Consel award
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Pinnacol Assurance was a force for good in 2020
In 2020, Pinnacol Assurance was a force for good in Colorado
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Pinnacol Foundation scholarship applications due Feb. 15
The Pinnacol Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Named one of the most community-minded companies of 2020
Pinnacol has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Colorado
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Injury trends for fast-growing Amazon DSP industry
Pinnacol analyzed its claims data to identify trends and provide safety education for Amazon DSPs
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Pinnacol’s apprenticeship will issue CSU Global credits
Pinnacol recently began issuing general elective college credits to Apprentices
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Pinnacol to decrease workers’ compensation rates in 2021
Pinnacol Assurance has approved a plan that will lower the rates by an average of 6% in 2021
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Protecting HVAC employees during the COVID pandemic
Pinnacol urges HVAC employers to take precautions to reduce employee exposure to coronavirus
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How to reduce employee exposure to wildfire smoke
Employers should limit outdoor work and explore respirator alternatives during shortage
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Pinnacol Foundation awards $452,820 in scholarships
Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $452,820 in scholarships to 95 students across Colorado
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Named one of the most community-minded companies of 2021
Recognition places Denver-based Pinnacol in top 2% of P&C insurers nationwide
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Pinnacol adds Golombek, Salazar to board and new chair
Pinnacol Assurance welcomes Ellen Golombek and Jesus Salazar to its board of directors.
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Pinnacol Assurance grants $256,000 to Colorado nonprofits
Pinnacol has awarded grants totaling $256,000 to 8 Colorado nonprofits
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50 Colorado employers earn Pinnacol’s Circle of Safety Award
Pinnacol honored 50 of its policyholders with the 2019 Circle of Safety Award
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The Denver Post names Pinnacol a 2020 Top Workplace
Pinnacol Assurance has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Denver Post.
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Pinnacol to offer free safety consultations to CO businesses
Pinnacol is advising employers that they should be vigilant and offering virtual safety visits.
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Pinnacol donates $1.825M to COVID-19 Colorado funds
Pinnacol Assurance donated nearly $2 million to funds that support businesses and workers in Colo
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Pinnacol supporting businesses and frontline responders
Pinnacol addresses needs of its policyholders amid coronavirus outbreak
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Pinnacol's Mark Tapy named one of Denver’s ‘40 under 40’
Denver Business Journal named Pinnacol Apprenticeship Program Manager Mark Tapy a "40 under 40" winn
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Pinnacol Assurance Was a Force for Good in 2019
Insurer embodies culture of caring year-round, including record-setting employee giving campaign
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The most dangerous day for workers in Colorado is Jan. 9
Pinnacol Assurance analyzed its data to identify the “Most Dangerous Day” for workers in Colorado
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Pinnacol Foundation awards $474,890 in scholarships
DENVER — August 8, 2019 — The Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $474,890 in scholarships to 100
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Pinnacol named a top community-minded CO company of 2019
DENVER — Sept. 23, 2019 — Leading Colorado-based workers’ compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance
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Important, overlooked job training – animal safety
DENVER — August 20, 2019 — Many Coloradans remember the horrifying incident when a dog bit a local
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Pinnacol named a top insurance provider for second year
Recognition places Denver-based Pinnacol in top 2% of P&C insurers nationwide
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Pinnacol Assurance grants $209,500 to Colorado nonprofits
Grants support initiatives in rehabilitative care, economic vitality and workforce development, and
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Teens injured at work at a higher rate than older workers
Workers’ comp insurer reports on injury trends; highlights strategies for job selection
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Denver Post names Pinnacol a top workplace for third year
DENVER — May 6, 2019 — Leading workers’ compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance has been awarded a
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Occupational injury trends for Colorado’s cannabis industry
April is historically the safest month, despite “4/20” events
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Common workplace hazards for restaurant workers
New workers at most risk; common injuries are cuts and falls
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What to know about motorized scooters and workers' comp
Employers should update their policies and talk to employees about safe use
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Pinnacol’s Leve Receives ‘Trailblazer of the Year’ Award
Workers’ comp leader’s counsel nominated, judged by national peers in legal community
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29 Colorado employers earn Pinnacol’s Circle of Safety Award
Winners met high bar for workplace safety and risk management
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Pinnacol grants over $81K to nonprofit Colorado employers
Pinnacol Assurance has awarded grants totaling $81,011 to 11 nonprofit Colorado employers to invest
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The most dangerous place for workers could be their vehicle
Employers in Colorado should consider adding safe driver training for any employees who drive for
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Pinnacol awards more than $94k in grants to Colorado nonprofits
Pinnacol Assurance has awarded grants totaling $94,136 to seven Colorado nonprofits to help injured
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2019 Pinnacol employee giving campaign sets record
DENVER, Nov. 20, 2018 — Employees of Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation
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Krista O’Rourke to join executive team at Pinnacol Assurance
Former assistant vice president of underwriting to lead agency relations and safety initiatives
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Cake Insure wins SMA’s 2018 Innovation in Action award
Digital workers’ compensation platform recognized by national firm for reshaping industry
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Pinnacol Named to Ward’s 50 Superior Insurance Providers
Recognition places Denver company in top 2 percent of P&C insurers nationwide
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Cake, our offering for small businesses is in new research
Awarding-Winning subsidiary cited as surpassing first-year business goals in first two months of
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Pinnacol's digital platform wins respected innovation award
Pinnacol Assurance’s Cake Insure reimagines the workers’ compensation experience for small
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A.M. Best Affirms Pinnacol’s A- Rating
DENVER, March 12, 2018 – For the third year in a row, Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading
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