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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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Navigating workers’ compensation can be complex, with various parties working together to ensure effective claims management and cost containment. Lets explore the roles of these critical players in a workers’ compensation system. Their expertise enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the claims process.

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

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When it comes to calculating workers’ compensation 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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Part 3: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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Now, we address the remaining elements that auditors consider essential in ensuring you fully optimize your workers’ compensation premium calculations, highlighting scenarios that often require particular attention and strategic management. Brokers discuss the nature of the employer’s work to determine the most suitable code.

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Insurer Upheld in Declining to Defend Employer Against Injured Worker’s Lawsuit

Insurance Journal

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that an insurer had no duty to defend an insured employer against an injured employee’s personal injury lawsuit alleging negligence and intentional harm. The high court found that Hartford Underwriters Insurance Co. was …

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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For example, a resident suffered severe injuries a fractured tibia and fibula after slipping on black ice while walking to her car. It covers physical damage to the other vehicle, bodily injuries, medical expenses for anyone injured (other than the insured driver), and legal expenses if the insured is sued for negligence.

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Workers’ Comp Cost Formula To Accurately Assess Your Risk

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So this is your premium adjustments, and these are discretionary adjustments that can be given by your underwriter based on how well they perceive you managing your risk, how well they perceive you managing your risk. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.

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Blog Post: New title! Complex Employment Issues for California Workers' Compensation

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COMPLEX EMPLOYMENT ISSUES FOR CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION A new softbound supplement to Rassp & Herlick, California Workers’ Compensation Law 284 pages PIN #0006801214509 For current pricing and to order, call 800-543-6862. What constitutes an independent contractor?