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Enhancing Workers’ Compensation and GL Underwriting with Underwriter Link

Insurance Journal

In the complex world of Workers’ Compensation and General Liability (GL) insurance, underwriters face the challenge of managing diverse carrier systems while ensuring compliance and maintaining efficiency. This post is part of a series sponsored by Selectsys. To overcome these …

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People Moves: California Workers’ Compensation Institute Elects 2025 Board

Insurance Journal

Hansen, senior vice president underwriting at Preferred Employers, has been re-elected as chair of the California Workers’ Compensation Institute board of directors for 2025. Hansen was first elected to CWCI’s Board in 2014, has been a member …

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People Moves: Encova Insurance Appoints Two Commercial Lines Leaders

Insurance Journal

Encova Insurance, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, appointed Dawn Colavecchi as commercial lines regional vice president, and Todd Becker as vice president, commercial underwriting office, workers’ compensation. Colavecchi will lead large accounts in the carrier’s large Midwest region, which now includes …

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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

AMAXX

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

AMAXX

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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Personal Lines Underwriting Results Improve, Reducing Gap With Commercial Lines

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

property and casualty insurance industry experienced better-than-expected economic and underwriting results in the first half of 2024, according to the latest forecasting report by Triple-I and Milliman. Much of the overall underwriting gain was due to growth in personal lines net premiums written. represented a 2.3-points