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Pinnacol’s nationally recognized apprenticeship program is accepting applications

Pinnacol Assurance is seeking applications for its award-winning apprenticeship program.

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Amid dramatic increases in falls on ice, Pinnacol Assurance reminds Coloradans to ‘walk like a penguin’ to stay safe

Pinnacol Assurance reports worker falls on ice are up 14% since January 2022.

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Colorado’s Pinnacol Assurance Welcomes New Board Chair Mark D. Goodman

Pinnacol Assurance is proud to announce its new board chair, Mark D. Goodman.

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New state report shows injured workers rate Pinnacol highest performing workers’ comp carrier in the state

Injured workers in Colorado rate Pinnacol as the highest-performing carrier in the state

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Pinnacol Assurance grants $425,750 to Colorado nonprofits in 2022

Pinnacol Assurance awarded $425,750 in grants to 24 nonprofits in its annual grant-making cycle.

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Pinnacol Foundation scholarships are available for the 2023-2024 school year

The Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications.

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Pinnacol Assurance again 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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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 Foundation awards $408,620 in scholarships to Colorado students whose parents were killed or injured in workplace accidents

The Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $408,620 in higher education scholarships to 87 students.

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Pinnacol Assurance welcomes Celia Dietrich to board of directors

Pinnacol Assurance welcomes Celia Dietrich to its board of directors

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Keeping workers safe in the blazing summer heat

Pinnacol is issuing guidance on how to avoid heat-related illness

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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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The Denver Post names Pinnacol a 2022 Top Workplace

Pinnacol Assurance has been awarded a 2022 Top Workplaces honor by The Denver Post.

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Hashing out workplace risks for CO's cannabis industry

Pinnacol's updated analysis of Colorado’s cannabis industry’s most common occupational injury trends

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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 distributes $50M to almost 51,000 CO companies

For the seventh consecutive year, Pinnacol is distributing general dividend checks to its customers

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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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For the third year, Pinnacol Assurance recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in Colorado

Pinnacol Assurance has been named an honoree of named an honoree of The Civic 50 Colorado

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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 distributes $50M to almost 53,000 CO 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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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 distributes $70M to over 50K Colorado companies

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

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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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Pinnacol distributes $70M to Colorado companies

Funds will allow employers to reinvest in their businesses

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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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For fourth year, Pinnacol decreases rates, issues dividend

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 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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