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Pinnacol Assurance hires Timothy Johnson to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of Employee Services

Pinnacol hires Timothy Johnson to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President

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During National Safety Month, Pinnacol reports on 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 Assurance 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 Assurance distributes $50M in general dividends to almost 53,000 Colorado companies

Pinnacol is distributing general dividend checks to its customers. This year’s dividend totals $50M

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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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Serving us outside: With temperatures dropping and more employees outdoors amid COVID-19, Pinnacol advises employers to mitigate winter weather risks

Pinnacol encourages retailers and restaurant owners to protect their employees from winter hazards

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Pinnacol Assurance’s Terry 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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During a year of unforeseen challenges and uncertainty, 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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For the second year, Pinnacol Assurance recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in Colorado

Pinnacol has been named an honoree of The Civic 50 Colorado

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Slick sidewalks and protective pets: Pinnacol highlights unique injury trends for fast-growing Amazon delivery service partner industry

Pinnacol analyzed its claims data to identify trends and provide safety education for Amazon DSPs

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During National Apprenticeship Week, Pinnacol’s award-winning program begins issuing credits to participants through Colorado State University Global

Pinnacol recently began issuing general elective college credits to Apprentices

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Pinnacol to decrease workers’ compensation rates for Colorado businesses in 2021

Pinnacol Assurance has approved a plan that will lower the rates by an average of 6% in 2021

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With high demand for services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Pinnacol urges HVAC employers to take safety precautions to protect HVAC employees

Pinnacol urges HVAC employers to take precautions to reduce employee exposure to coronavirus

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In a haze of wildfires, Pinnacol counsels employers to reduce employee exposure to smoke

Employers should limit outdoor work and explore respirator alternatives during shortage

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Pinnacol Foundation awards $452,820 in higher education scholarships to Colorado students affected by work-related accidents

Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $452,820 in scholarships to 95 students across Colorado

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For third consecutive year, Pinnacol Assurance named to Ward’s 50 List of superior insurance providers

Recognition places Denver-based Pinnacol in top 2% of P&C insurers nationwide

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Pinnacol Assurance adds Golombek, Salazar to board of directors, announces 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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For the fourth year in a row the Denver Post names Pinnacol Assurance a winner of the Colorado Top Workplaces Award

Pinnacol Assurance has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Denver Post.

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Pinnacol advises employers about new and existing workplace hazards; begins offering free safety consultations to all Colorado businesses

Pinnacol is advising employers that they should be vigilant and offering virtual safety visits.

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Pinnacol Assurance donates $1.825M to COVID-19 funds to help Colorado businesses and workers

Pinnacol Assurance donated nearly $2 million to funds that support businesses and workers in Colo

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Pinnacol Assurance distributes $70M in general dividends to more than 50K Colorado companies

For the fifth consecutive year, Pinnacol issues a dividend to its customers.

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Pinnacol Assurance announces new actions to provide support for businesses and frontline responders to the coronavirus pandemic

Pinnacol addresses needs of its policyholders amid coronavirus outbreak

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Pinnacol Apprenticeship Program leader Mark Tapy named as 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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Pinnacol: 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 higher education scholarships to Colorado students affected by work-related accidents

DENVER — August 8, 2019 — The Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $474,890 in scholarships to 100

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Pinnacol Assurance recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in Colorado

DENVER — Sept. 23, 2019 — Leading Colorado-based workers’ compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance

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Pinnacol provides guidance on important and often overlooked aspect of on-the-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 Assurance Named to Ward’s 50 List of Superior Insurance Providers 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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Pinnacol: 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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The Denver Post Names Pinnacol Assurance a Winner of the Colorado Top Workplaces Award for Third Consecutive Year

DENVER — May 6, 2019 — Leading workers’ compensation insurer Pinnacol Assurance has been awarded a

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Pinnacol highlights occupational injury trends for Colorado’s cannabis industry

April is historically the safest month, despite “4/20” events

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Pinnacol Assurance distributes $70M in general dividends to Colorado companies

Funds will allow employers to reinvest in their businesses

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In prep for Denver Restaurant Week, Pinnacol highlights common workplace hazards for restaurant workers

New workers at most risk; common injuries are cuts and falls

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With increasing use of motorized scooters, Pinnacol urges employers to consider workers’ comp risks

Employers should update their policies and talk to employees about safe use

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Pinnacol Assurance’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 Assurance grants more than $81K to nonprofit Colorado employers to invest in safer workplaces

Pinnacol Assurance has awarded grants totaling $81,011 to 11 nonprofit Colorado employers to invest

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Pinnacol warns that 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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Pinnacol employees embody spirit of giving with record-setting employee giving campaign, monthlong volunteering effort

DENVER, Nov. 20, 2018 — Employees of Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation

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For fourth consecutive year, Pinnacol to decrease workers’ compensation rates and issue dividend in 2019

Funds will allow Colorado companies to reinvest in their businesses

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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 Assurance Named to Ward’s 50 List of Superior Insurance Providers

Recognition places Denver company in top 2 percent of P&C insurers nationwide

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Cake, Pinnacol’s offering for small businesses spotlighted in new research

Awarding-Winning subsidiary cited as surpassing first-year business goals in first two months of

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100-year-old insurer’s digital platform wins prestigious digital 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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