Board of Risk and Insurance Mangement News

Pickens to Head West Virginia Casualty Insurance Program

The West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management is getting a new executive director. The board announced Tuesday that Mary Jane Pickens will succeed Chuck Jones, who is retiring effective Jan. 1. Jones has been executive director since 1994. …

Storm, Inmate Settlements Boost West Virginia BRIM Costs

A major storm and settlements of inmate lawsuits contributed to a nearly $20 million increase in the West Virginia Board of Risk and Insurance Management’s claims expenses. The agency’s annual report shows that claims expenses claims for the fiscal year …