BETA Healthcare Group (BETA) announced today that Dave McGhee has been named Vice President of Workers’ Compensation. Mr. McGhee was previously the Chief Executive Officer of the ALPHA Fund, a California joint powers authority that merged with BETA Risk Management Authority on January 3, 2017. In his new role with BETA, Mr. McGhee will oversee all aspects of the Workers’ Compensation program of BETA.

“Dave McGhee was intricately involved in the success of the ALPHA Fund and we are pleased that he has joined our team,” said Tom Wander, CEO of BETA. “We anticipate that, under Dave’s guidance, the workers’ compensation program, now one of the many coverages offered by BETA, will continue its level of excellent customer service and profitability it has experienced in recent years and will add to BETA’s already strong market position in California,” he added.

Prior to joining BETA, Mr. McGhee was the CEO of ALPHA Fund for more than 14 years and the CEO of the Association of California Healthcare Districts for more than 5 years. His prior work history includes significant experience as a controller and treasurer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Colorado State University.

About BETA Healthcare Group

BETA Healthcare Group is the largest professional liability insurer of hospitals in California, providing coverage to more than 200 hospitals and healthcare facilities. In addition, BETA provides workers' compensation coverage for over 40,000 healthcare workers in the state. BETA also has a long-established and growing commitment to physicians with BETA providing medical professional liability coverage to nearly 6,000 physicians and more than 50 medical groups. Beyond primary liability and workers’ compensation coverage, BETA provides an entire suite of alternative risk and insurance services, including excess liability coverage, excess workers’ compensation coverage, third-party claims administration services, risk management consulting services and claims management consulting services. Whether with hospitals, medical groups, clinics or hospices, BETA has earned a reputation for financial strength, rate stability, quality service and breadth of coverage that is unparalleled in the industry. For more information, please visit www.betahg.com.

View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170111005942/en/