January 9, 2008 (LANSING, MICH.)—Accident Fund Insurance Company of America is pleased to announce that Richard Znidarsic has been named vice president of Information Services.

In his role on the executive team, Znidarsic oversees all new technology and development, systems maintenance and support, hardware systems support, security and the customer help desk.

With 28 years of experience, Znidarsic joins Accident Fund from Sparrow Health System where he was associate chief information officer. His background also includes management positions in Information Services at New Hanover Health Network in North Carolina and Fairview Health System in Ohio.

Znidarsic earned his bachelor’s degree from Lake Erie College, and his master’s degree in business administration from Kent State University. He also holds the professional designation of Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems.


Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, Accident Fund is one of the nation’s leading workers compensation insurers, operating in 43 states and the District of Columbia. The company also provides third party administration services and disability management. Founded in 1912, Accident Fund is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Accident Fund has four workers compensation subsidiaries; Accident Fund National Insurance Company, Accident Fund General Insurance Company, United Wisconsin Insurance Company and CompWest Insurance Company. More information can be found at www.accidentfund.com.

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