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		<title>The TNSIA is partnering with the Tennessee Chapter of Kid&#8217;s Chance Inc.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kids&#8217; Chance is a non-profit organization which believes that through our work, we can make a significant difference in the lives of all children affected by a workplace injury by helping them pursue and achieve their education goals. Kid&#8217;s Chance is a National Organization with chapters in most states. For more information go to: www.kidschance.org. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2011/12/the-tnsia-is-partnering-with-the-tennessee-chapter-of-kids-chance-inc/</link>
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		<title>TNSIA &#8211; Congratulations!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am pleased to announce that all three (3) of this year&#8217;s winners of the Fifth Annual &#8220;Awards for Excellence in Workers&#8217; Compensation Risk Management&#8221; are members of the Tennessee Self-Insurers&#8217; Association. &#160; This year&#8217;s winners were chosen for their loss control, return to work programs, employee advocacy, performance, and leadership. The award program is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2011/11/tnsia-congratulations/</link>
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		<title>Major workers’ compensation reform bill has passed the Tennessee Legislature.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that a major workers’ compensation reform bill has passed the Tennessee Legislature this year. The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce &#038; Industry was behind the bill and the Tennessee Self-Insurers’ Association assisted in drafting portions of it. The bill passed the Senate on Saturday, May 21st by a vote of 27-1, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2011/05/major-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-reform-bill-has-passed-the-tennessee-legislature/</link>
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		<title>Governor Haslam has appointed Karla Davis as Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Governor Haslam has appointed Karla Davis as Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Since 2006, Davis has been Director of Urban Strategies Memphis Hope, managing and overseeing the Community and Supportive Services Program for three U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOPE VI public housing redevelopment projects and two HUD [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2011/01/governor-haslam-has-appointed-karla-davis-as-commissioner-of-the-department-of-labor-and-workforce-development/</link>
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		<title>The court of Federal Judge Paul Borman has dismissed the case of Brown v. Cassens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Members of the National Council of Self-Insurers: Judgment -The court of Federal Judge Paul Borman has dismissed the case of Brown v. Cassens Transport Company, stating that the exclusive remedy for the claim falls within the exclusive administrative scheme set forth in the Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Act. The dismissal forecloses the employees claim under [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2010/10/the-court-of-federal-judge-paul-borman-has-dismissed-the-case-of-brown-v-cassens/</link>
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		<title>NCSI Gives $15,000 toward Amicus to Preserve Exclusive Remedy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear NCSI Member: The National Council of Self-Insurers has contributed $15,000 toward an amicus brief, being coordinated by the American Insurance Association, in the case of Jackson et al v Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. et al. The Council?s purpose is to preserve the exclusive remedy of workers? compensation. In Jackson, the plaintiffs allege the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2010/09/ncsi-gives-15000-toward-amicus-to-preserve-exclusive-remedy/</link>
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		<title>Job Opening &#8211; Safety Manager</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Job Summary: The Safety Manager reports directly to the Director of Health &#38; Safety and is responsible for assisting in the development, implement, and management of safety programs as well as work closely with Facility General Managers in addressing any safety concerns or needs. Download Full DescriptionContact: Steve Heckle &#8211; steve.heckle@lkqcorp.com]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2010/08/job-opening-safety-manager/</link>
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		<title>Summary of New 2010 WC Laws (statutes)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Click on Fullscreen to view document onscreen. Download Summary]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2010/06/summary-of-new-2010-wc-laws-statutes/</link>
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		<title>Gary Eastes has been selected as a member of the inaugural Benefit Management Honor Roll.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gary Eastes, the risk and benefits manager for the City of Knoxville, Tenn., has been selected as a member of the inaugural Benefit Management Honor Roll, sponsored by Business Insurance, a news publication serving professionals nationwide who administer employee benefits, risk management and insurance programs. “Gary Eastes has achieved significant milestones for the City of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2010/06/gary-eastes-has-been-selected-as-a-member-of-the-inaugural-benefit-management-honor-roll/</link>
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		<title>A welcome to our new Associate Member, Harmony Hearing Services</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Self Insurers’ Association is pleased to welcome as a new Associate Member, Harmony Hearing Services. Harmony Hearing Services is a nationwide provider of hearing aids and related services for the workers’ compensation industry. Harmony works with employers and adjusters to reduce their costs for hearing loss claims. They do this with purchasing power, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.tnselfinsurers.org/news/2010/06/a-welcome-to-our-new-associate-member-harmony-hearing-services/</link>
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