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Understanding Classification Rules in Workers’ Compensation

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When it comes to managing workers’ compensation, understanding classification rules is fundamental. Misclassification can lead to costly errors, either by overpaying premiums or by facing penalties for underreporting risk. The higher the risk, the higher the workers compensation premium for that classification.

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

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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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Virginia Approves 12% Loss Cost Decrease for Workers’ Compensation

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loss cost decrease in the workers’ compensation voluntary market along with rate decreases in the assigned risk market, effective April 1, 2025. Virginia has approved a 12.0% The State Corporation Commission (SCC) approved the proposed voluntary loss costs, along with …

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Student-on-Employee Workers’ Compensation Assault Claims Drop: Gallagher Basset

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The number of workers’ compensation claims for student-on-school-employee assault dropped significantly during the 2023-24 school year, according to data from Gallagher Basset. This change comes after two years of increasing claims following the 2020-21 school year. Citing client numbers covering …

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

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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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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

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By understanding the role fear plays in workers compensation claims, employers can implement strategies to foster trust, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The Link Between Fear and Litigation Studies have consistently identified fear as a major driver of workers compensation litigation.

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Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Costs to Drop Again in 2025

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Connecticut workers’ compensation insurers are recommending an overall 6.1% overall reduction in the assigned risk market for next year. reduction in loss costs in the voluntary market and a 6.2% If the recommendation is approved, it would mark the eleventh …