Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Worker misclassification in Maryland is widespread, leaving thousands of workers without injury protection and depriving insurance companies of more than $58 million in workers’ compensation premiums each year, according to a new report from a state task force. Maryland’s Joint …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The average cost of workers’ compensation insurance in Washington will go up about 3.8% in 2025, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced. Employers and workers together will pay on average roughly $1 per week more for each …

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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

When an employer receives a revised workers’ compensation premium bill, the accuracy of the bill can be uncertain and confusing. To ensure fairness and correctness, an independent premium audit is highly recommended. Payroll Information A critical step in any premium audit is the review of an employer’s payroll.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 12, 2024

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today issued a decreased pure premium rate for workers’ compensation insurance, lowering the annual benchmark rate from $1.41 per $100 of payroll— representing a 2.1% percent decrease from last year. The advisory rate …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 1, 2025

State Compensation Insurance Fund in California announced that it will declare a $149 million dividend to qualifying policyholders with policies that took effect between Jan. This dividend equals roughly 15% of the estimated annual premium …

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Oregon employers will pay on average less for workers’ compensation coverage in 2025. The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services the decline in workers’ comp rate, which marks 12 years of average decreases in the pure premium rate. Employers …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

The California workers’ compensation 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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AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

Many companies operate under an unwritten rule: accept every workers compensation claim, no questions asked. A well-managed workers compensation program should pay 100% of legitimate claimsand 0% of the claims that arent. Fight Fraud and Exaggerated Claims Workplace injury fraud is a significant cost driver in workers compensation.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Most major commercial lines premium renewal rates were higher month over month, except general liability, which remained consistent with October and Commercial Property and Workers’ Compensation which saw a decrease, according to the November 2024’s results of the Ivans Index.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

When it comes to calculating workers’ compensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Understanding how these two factors interact can help businesses reduce their premiums and improve workplace safety.

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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

In this final part of our series exploring the nine elements of independent premium audits, we turn our focus to specialized situations and nuanced adjustments auditors carefully evaluate. Auditors disallow estimates, making precise documentation vital to receiving the intended premium savings associated with this exception.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

When it comes to managing workers’ compensation, understanding classification rules is fundamental. These rules not only influence the amount you pay in premiums but also help ensure that your company is correctly classified based on the work it performs. This can free up resources for other areas of your business.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Premium 102

AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Workers’ compensation 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. Litigation, especially in cases of workplace accidents, can be costly and time-consuming.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 9, 2025

Premium renewal rates were up again in fourth-quarter 2024 but continue to trend lower for most commercial lines products. Premiums increased year over year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to the January 2025 results of the …

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Premium Commercial Compensation 162

AMAXX

JANUARY 13, 2025

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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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

By William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I The workers compensation insurance industry experienced its second-best underwriting result in the past 20 years in 2023, with a net combined ratio of 87, according to Triple-Is latest Issues Brief. A combined ratio under 100 indicates a profit. A ratio above 100 indicates a loss.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Premium renewal rates increased year over year for all major commercial lines, except workers’ compensation, according to the January 2025 results of the Ivans Index. Month over month, commercial auto, business owners policy (BOP), and commercial property experienced decreases in …

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Restaurants Market Detail: Pacific Excess Insurance Marketing is a wholesaler/general agent with a specialty in restaurants and access to many standard, surplus lines and workers’ compensation markets. Highlights of Pacific Excess’s offerings include higher commissions; fast quotes; no premium volume …

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Insurance Journal

JANUARY 9, 2025

If insurance carriers want to have dibs on a company’s assets as premium security or collateral, they had better specify that those assets include potential tort-claim settlements, a federal appeals court said Wednesday. In a case that involved a Florida …

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R&R Insurance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

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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Simply Insurance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Discover the factors that influence the cost of workers' compensation insurance, including industry type, employee roles, and state regulations. Learn how to estimate your premiums and find ways to save on coverage while ensuring your business is protected.

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Word & Brown

APRIL 1, 2025

Individual Health Insurance Tax Deductibility If you offer individual health insurance to your clients, they may be able to include their health insurance premiums in their medical expense calculation on their taxes. Plus, your clients can save on Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) taxes and Workers Compensation.

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AMAXX

MARCH 4, 2025

By shifting your perspective from compliance-as-burden to compliance-as-advantage, you can leverage OSHA requirements to create a safer, more productive workplace, reduce workers compensation costs , and enhance your company’s reputation. Heres how: 1. OSHA Compliance as a Cost-Saving Strategy Workplace injuries are expensive.

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Property Insurance Centre

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Financial Toll of a Liability Claim A lawsuit can lead to crippling legal expenses, compensation payouts, and increased insurance premiums. Without proper coverage, the company had to liquidate assets to cover legal fees and compensation, ultimately forcing them to shut down.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 15, 2025

Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “How to Calculate Your Minimum Experience Mod, Controllable Premium & the Revenue Impact” Things that we don’t understand can seem a lot more difficult than they actually are. This is the actual costs of the claims that were legitimate claims for workers’ compensation.

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AMAXX

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively managing workers compensation requires careful oversight and proactive measures to identify and prevent fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Large claims can have significant long-term impacts on premiums, experience modification factors, and overall workers’ compensation costs.

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Freeway Insurance

JANUARY 3, 2025

Senate Bill 1107 , which increases minimum insurance requirements, is expected to further drive up premiums statewide. These drivers are often seen as higher risk by insurers, which can lead to higher premiums even before the 2025 hike. As these expenses climb, insurers pass them on to drivers through higher premiums.

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P&L Financial Services

AUGUST 29, 2024

Compensation often includes a base salary, commissions, and bonuses, which can significantly boost overall earnings. Myth 4: It’s Impossible to Make a Good Living Another common myth is that senior benefits agents don’t earn a good income. Many agents enjoy lucrative careers with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 30, 2025

Loss of Rent Cover If a flat becomes uninhabitable due to an insured event, this can help compensate for lost rental income. Block of Flats Insurance with Unoccupied Cover A tailored policy that protects both occupied and vacant flats within the same building.

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AMAXX

JULY 30, 2024

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. You’re gonna have to some of these premium adjustments. We’ve got things under control based on your mod.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Despite early “dire estimates” of how the COVID-19 pandemic might affect the workers compensation insurance sector, the system has proved to be resilient, according to Bill Donnell, president and CEO of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Workers comp plays a critical role in the U.S.

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Zywave

MARCH 3, 2025

He highlighted the bifurcated nature of the market, with profitability in workers’ compensation being offset by severe issues in general liability and auto lines. He noted that while the workers’ compensation market remains competitive, general liability, auto, and excess lines are increasingly difficult to place.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Much of the overall underwriting gain was due to growth in personal lines net premiums written. The line is expected to achieve underwriting profitability in 2026, with continued double-digit growth in net written premiums expected in 2025. The line’s 2024 net written premium growth rate of 14.5 points better than 2023.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 23, 2024

DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) AP) A storm was looming when the inmate serving 20 years for armed robbery was assigned to transport fellow prisoners to their jobs at private manufacturers supplying goods to companies like Home Depot and Wayfair. It didn’t …

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LexisNexis

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Oakland, CA -- The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has issued the 2025 assessments that workers’ compensation insurers are required to collect from policyholders to cover the budget of the state Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) and five related programs set up by state lawmakers.

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Distinguished

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Food spoilage and contamination coverage: Compensates for losses due to spoiled inventory or business interruptions caused by foodborne illness. Location risks: Areas with higher crime rates or increased foot traffic face higher premiums.

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Property Insurance Centre

JANUARY 4, 2024

Inflation drives up property valuations , construction costs , and insurance premiums. This has resulted in higher premiums and limited coverage in catastrophe-exposed areas. The rising costs of building or repairing properties have a direct effect on insurance premiums.

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