Jen Hamelin Appointed to CHSWC
PRISM Chief Claims Officer - Worker's Compensation Jen Hamelin has received an official appointment from California Governor Gavin Newsom to the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation (CHSWC)!
For those unfamiliar, CHWSC is a collaborative labor-management body established to strengthen California’s health and safety and workers' compensation systems. The Commission is charged with examining these programs and making recommendations for administrative or legislative modifications to improve the respective operations.
In Jen’s words: “I’m really optimistic about the continued positive impact CHSWC can have going forward. I am honored to be appointed by Governor Newsom to represent employers throughout the State of California and look forward to collaborating with my fellow Commissioners to contribute to providing fair and equitable systems for the employees, employers and industry as a whole.”
We’re incredibly proud to have Jen representing PRISM at this level – congratulations, Jen!
Excerpt from the Official Press Release on October 25, 2024:
“SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Jen Hamelin, of Colfax, has been appointed to the Commission on Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation. Hamelin has been Chief Claims Officer, Worker’s Compensation at Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management since 2023 and has held several roles there since 2012, including Director of Workers’ Compensation, Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager, Supervising Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist and Senior Workers' Compensation Claims Specialist. She held several roles at York Insurance Services Group from 2001 to 2011, including Assistant Vice President of Workers’ Compensation, Claims Manager, Claims Supervisor, Senior Claims Examiner, Claims Examiner and Claims Assistant. Hamelin is a member of the board of directors of Project Go Inc. and The Perseverance Project. She is a member of the California Coalition on Workers’ Compensation and the Association of Governmental Risk Pools. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Hamelin is registered without party preference.”
Congratulations again to Jen – we look forward to seeing the impact she’ll bring to CHSWC!