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Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

AMAXX

Workerscompensation programs are a cornerstone of workplace safety and risk management. Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision.

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Understanding the Impact of Frequency and Severity on Workers’ Compensation Premiums

AMAXX

When it comes to calculating workerscompensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Frequency: The Stronger Driver of Premiums In the world of workers’ compensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.

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Falling Work Comp Rates: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

R&R Insurance

On October 1, 2024 Wisconsin continued its trend entering a ninth consecutive year of reduced workers compensation insurance rates. Workers compensation rates are state mandated in Wisconsin, meaning all insurance carriers must use the same rates resulting in premiums from one carrier to another are basically the same.

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Crash Course in Work Comp Motor Vehicle Accidents

AMAXX

As a general rule, workers compensation insurance is the primary insurance, which requires the claim team to investigate and make determinations regarding compensability and subrogation rights. Now is the time to consider these factors to reduce workers compensation program costs. All state laws vary.

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Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Jackson & Jackson

Why it’s critical in California : Earthquakes and wildfires are common threats, making comprehensive property insurance a must for California-based businesses. Workers’ Compensation Insurance California law requires businesses with employees to have workers’ compensation insurance.

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Increase Your Commissions by Selling Disability Insurance

Word & Brown

Voluntary The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term and Paid Family Leave (PFL) to eligible workers when off work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, pregnancy, or childbirth. Work-related disability is covered by Workers Compensation insurance.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

LexisNexis

Rassp, Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles, California Division of Workers’ Compensation Disclaimer: The material and any opinions contained in this article are solely those of the authors and are not the opinions of the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation, or the WCAB, or any other entity or individual.