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Pinnacol Assurance CEO John O’Donnell Featured on CEO Magazine’s National Leadership Podcast Following Executive of the Year Finalist Recognition

Pinnacol Assurance President and CEO John O’Donnell was featured on CEO Magazein’s “Behind the Scenes” podcast following his selection as a 2025 Executive of the Year finalist. In the 30-minute episode, O’Donnell draws on his background as a Marine Corps attack helicopter pilot to discuss mission-driven leadership, Pinnacol’s 110-year legacy, and the company’s nationally recognized apprenticeship program. Includes full press release, FAQ and episode transcript.

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Largest workers’ comp insurer in Colorado issues $15 million general dividend to nearly 50,000 businesses, encourages reinvestment in Colorado’s economy

Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation provider, announced today it will distribute a $15 million general dividend to its members in 2026.

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Pinnacol Assurance General Counsel Terry Leve Named “Global Market Leader” by Chambers, Highlighting World-Class Legal Expertise

Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurer, announces that Chief Legal and Corporate Resources Officer Terry Leve has been selected as one of 81 Global Market Leaders in the 2026 Chambers Global Guide

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Pinnacol in the headlines

Read the latest Pinnacol news and updates that are making headlines.

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 grants $425k 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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Foundation scholarships available for 2023-2024 school year

The Pinnacol Foundation scholarship program is now accepting applications.
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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 nonprofits.
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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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$408,620 in scholarships to children of injured workers

The Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $408,620 in higher education scholarships to 87 students.
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For all media inquiries, contact Liz Johnson, director of public relations.

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