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Long COVID Claims Still Impact California’s Workers Comp System, Report Shows

Insurance Journal

The impact and surge of long-term COVID on the California workerscompensation system since 2020 has been prevalent, including long-term impacts on disability and long-term patterns of medical cost and treatment on long COVID claims. That’s from a report by …

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WCIRB: California Workers’ Comp Written Premium in 2023 Was up Slightly

Insurance Journal

California workerscompensation written premium in 2023 was slightly above 2022, while written premium for the first six months of 2024 is 2% lower than the first six months of 2023, a new report shows. The WorkersCompensation Insurance Rating …

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California Workers’ Comp Report Shows ‘Relatively Stable’ System Post-Pandemic

Insurance Journal

The California workerscompensation system has been relatively stable in the post-pandemic era, as premium levels rose by 1% in 2023 and are forecast to increase modestly in 2024—while decreases in average insurer charged rates are moderating, a new report …

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Economic Trends Bode Well for Workers Comp, But Emerging Issues Warrant Attention

Triple-I: Workers Compensation

Workers compensation insurance provides for the cost of medical care, rehabilitation, and wage replacement for injured workers and death benefits for the dependents of persons killed in work-related accidents. Combined ratio represents the difference between claims and expenses paid and premiums collected by insurers.

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Identifying and Preventing Provider Fraud in Workers Comp Cases

Risk Management Monitor

A chiropractor, for example, conducted illegal medical evaluations and billed these evaluations, claiming that he was approved as a medical legal evaluator. Provider fraud is increasingly prevalent in California and Florida due to each state’s workers comp rules.

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Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Jackson & Jackson

Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions Insurance) For IT consultants, developers, or tech startups, mistakes can happen. Professional Liability Insurance protects your business against claims of negligence, errors, or omissions that result in financial losses for your clients.

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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 workerscompensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.