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New Hampshire Approves 5.6% Workers’ Compensation Loss Cost Decrease for 2025

Insurance Journal

The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID) reports that it has approved a workers’ compensation rate proposal that will reduce voluntary loss costs by 5.6% The new lower rates will apply to voluntary market policies effective on or after … on average.

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Court, Not Board, Must Decide If Insurer’s Conduct After Canceling Policy Was Negligent

Insurance Journal

Claims that a workers’ compensation insurer’s conduct after it canceled a policy were negligent are for a court, not the state’s workers’ compensation board, to decide, the Connecticut Appellate Court has ruled. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. had succeeded before both …

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Navigating Hard-to-Place Workers’ Compensation: A Path Forward for High-Risk Businesses

Insurance Journal

Frank Fasano, Director of Sales at ToughComp, a PCF business, shares insight from his years of experience working within industries that experience challenges finding affordable workers’ compensation policies.

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WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE IN NJ

Boyle Agency Insurance

Workers Compensation Insurance – Essential For Business Owners And Employees Workers Compensation Insurance is required for businesses with more than one employee. If you own a business that has a work environment that’s a bit insecure, make sure you have a Workers Compensation Insurance policy in place.

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Cyber Risk: West Virginia OIC Plans to Dispose of Older Workers’ Comp Files

Insurance Journal

The West Virginia insurance commissioner’s office has adopted a new policy: It will soon begin destroying workers’ compensation claim files that are 10 years old or older. “Given increasing cybersecurity concerns and the type of information contained in the closed …

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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.

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Avoid 2 Common Pitfalls That Delay Care in Workers’ Compensation Claims

AMAXX

One of the most critical aspects of managing workers’ compensation claims is ensuring that injured employees receive prompt medical treatment. Mistake #1: Delayed Care Due to Uncertainty A significant mistake in handling workers’ compensation claims is delaying medical treatment for injured employee s.