Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 9, 2024

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand workers’ compensation benefits to people who are facing job-related mental health crises. The new law, which goes into effect January 1, 2025, allows any worker to file for workers’ compensation …

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Workers Compensation Compensation 264

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 8, 2025

Not all accidents are compensable merely because they happen at work, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) reminded in denying workers’ compensation benefits to a school bus driver for an injury that happened while he was simply walking from his …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Injury 246

Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2024

Postal Service employee in Delaware who defrauded taxpayers of almost $100,000 in workers’ compensation benefits has been sentenced to probation. Lakisha Hines was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty in March to one count of federal employee compensation …

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Workers Compensation Compensation 258

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

statewide average decrease in rates for workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance. New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance Justin Zimmerman has approved a 6.9% The new rates will apply to new and renewal policies effective January 1, 2025. The …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 29, 2024

statewide average decrease in rates for workers’ compensation and employers’ liability insurance. New Jersey Commissioner of Banking and Insurance Justin Zimmerman has approved a 6.9% The new rates will apply to new and renewal policies effective January 1, 2025. The …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Liability Insurance Liability 258

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2024

An Amazon distribution center worker in Virginia whose job entailed repetitive lifting and stowing of items every day and who suffered rotator cuff tears has been denied workers’ compensation benefits because she failed to prove her injury resulted from an …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Injury 264

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The trend of decreasing rates in Connecticut workers’ compensation insurance will continue as the state’s insurance regulator has approved an industry proposed 6% rate decrease beginning January 1, 2025. The now-approved rate filing submitted by the industry’s National Council on …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance Insurer 246

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced that workers’ compensation insurance rates will decrease for the eighth year in a row, effective December 1. The voluntary market is expected to decrease average loss costs by 8.4%, and the residual market will …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance Insurer 263

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 8, 2024

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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AMAXX

MARCH 4, 2025

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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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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% on average. The new lower rates will apply to voluntary market policies effective on or after …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Policy Insurance 255

Insurance Journal

JULY 30, 2024

Did New York lawmakers intend the Child Victims Act (CVA) that revived old claims of sexual abuse to apply to claims by employees that would previously have been handled by the workers’ compensation system? It’s the responsibility of the state’s …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Claim 263

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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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Workers Compensation Compensation Risk Insurance 239

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 16, 2025

A Virginia student assistant who suffered injuries in both knees after being kicked 25 times over a period of 11 days is not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) upheld a deputy commissioner’s denial of …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Injury Liability 246

Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A United Parcel Service (UPS) driver who was intoxicated when he crashed his semi-trailer delivery truck has been denied workers’ compensation benefits. Delaware Superior Court Judge Kathleen Vavala last week reversed a state Industrial Accident Board (IAB) ruling that Timothy …

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Workers Compensation Compensation 246

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. Employees come to believe that every claim will be accepted, regardless of the circumstances.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 20, 2025

In the intricate landscape of workers’ compensation, the pursuit of optimal outcomes for injured workers is paramount. Employers, insurers, and healthcare providers face a delicate balance: ensuring injured workers receive appropriate care while effectively managing costs and promoting timely return-to-work.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Injury 98

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When the garbage truck stopped, the worker stepped down from the metal step on the back of the truck to run and retrieve a trash can. When his feet hit the ground, he heard a pop in his leg, felt …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Claim Liability 259

Insurance Journal

JANUARY 14, 2025

A Hopkinton man was sentenced on Jan. 10, 2025 in federal court in Boston for defrauding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Travelers Insurance Co. over wages he paid to employees of his two construction companies. According to U.S. Attorney …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance Insured 264

AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) plays a critical role in workers compensation, guiding both medical professionals and non-medical stakeholders in making informed decisions about injury treatment, recovery time, and return-to-work strategies. You should consult with your insurance broker, attorney, or qualified professional.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Injury 66

Insurance Journal

JULY 16, 2024

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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Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Standard and Preferred Insurance Co. of Kew Gardens, New York. The outlook assigned to these ratings is stable. AM Best …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance Insured 239

AMAXX

APRIL 23, 2025

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) is increasingly recognized as a critical component in workers’ compensation, influencing treatment decisions, recovery outcomes, and cost management. This ensures medical decisions in workers’ compensation are guided by the strongest available evidence.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Injury 52

Insurance Journal

APRIL 16, 2025

million in workers’ compensation fraud in 2024, a nearly 30% increase compared to 2023. Inspector General Lucy Lang also reported there were 14 arrests for workers’ compensation fraud, also a … New York State’s Inspector General said her office identified $2.7

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Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance Insurer 162

Insurance Journal

APRIL 6, 2025

Maine has approved the insurance industry’s filing that will lower workers’ compensation insurance loss costs an average of 9.6%. The lower loss costs will go into effect for new and renewing policies as of April 1, 2025. According to Superintendent …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance Industry Policy 147

Simply Insurance

MARCH 17, 2025

Workers' compensation insurance rates vary by state due to location, industry risks, and policy coverage. The Hartford is a top choice for workers' compensation insurance due to its competitive pricing and comprehensive coverage. The national average cost is approximately $1,128 per year.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 10, 2025

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has approved a workers’ compensation filing with an 8.67% reduction in loss costs. New or renewal policies issued on or after April 1, 2025 will be subject to the new loss costs. Because loss costs …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Policy Insurance 147

Insurance Journal

APRIL 22, 2025

But the possibility of impacts of other lines, including workers’ compensation, … Berkley Corp. said his company is very focused on the impacts of tariffs on loss costs, and ultimately pricing for short-tail lines of business.

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Workers Compensation Compensation 147

Rough Notes

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Harrington, CPCU If youre allergic to excitement, there are two things you can do: watch grass grow or monitor recent changes in the operating results for workers compensation insurance. Stability in the market brings its own challenges By Joseph S. No news is good news, the saying goes.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

An employee who claims he injured his knee while swinging a club during an employer-sponsored TopGolf event has failed to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWCC) recently upheld the denial of benefits for the injured …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Injury Claim 162

Insurance Journal

AUGUST 5, 2024

million workers compensation claims reveals the costliest claims are driven by the most common workplace accidents, according to Travelers 2024 Injury Impact Report. Analysis of 1.2 The data also shows first-year employees are still among those most vulnerable to injury.

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Workers Compensation Claim Injury Compensation 299

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

APRIL 21, 2025

For business owners, preventing injuries is key to protecting employees, maintaining productivity, and minimizing workers compensation claims. Responding quickly and documenting everything helps limit the impact of workplace injuries and supports the workers compensation claims process.

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Workers Compensation Injury Compensation Claim 52

AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Related Content: Use A Medical Advisor To Maximize Value of Independent Medical Exam How to Tell If You Need a Nurse Case Manager for Your Workers Compensation Claim Peer Review & Peer Matching Central Components Of Work Comp Medical Management Make use of a Nurse Case Manager: In complex cases with multiple provider coordination.

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Insurance Journal

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

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

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Workers Compensation Compensation Risk Insurance 147

Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services appointed Matt West as administrator of the Workers’ Compensation Division. West has more than 19 years of experience in the workers’ comp industry. He began with the Workers’ Compensation Division in 2003 …

Workers Compensation 147

Workers Compensation Compensation 147

Insurance Journal

APRIL 13, 2025

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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Workers Compensation Compensation Underwriter Underwriting 130

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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