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Part 3: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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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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Understanding the Impact of Frequency and Severity on Workers’ Compensation Premiums

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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. Underwriters view very large losses as rare and unlikely to repeat.

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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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Insurance Company: The Risk Bearer Often referred to as the underwriter, insurer, or carrier, the insurance company provides the workers’ compensation policy and assumes the employers risk. Employers bear financial responsibility for premiums and retained losses, emphasizing the importance of proactive risk management.

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Workers’ Comp Cost Formula To Accurately Assess Your Risk

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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. It’s it’s not showing me that you do.

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Restaurant Insurance in Charlotte, North Carolina: A Broker’s Guide

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Slip-and-fall incidents: High foot traffic in dining areas and restrooms increases the risk of customer or employee injuries, which can lead to costly liability claims. General liability insurance: Coverage for legal claims related to customer injuries or property damage.

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Housing Code Violations in Philadelphia: An Interview with Katie Vespia

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Even if some violations are eventually addressed, a history of non-compliance can still lead to higher premiums. Both resolved and unresolved violations can affect the terms, premiums, and overall coverage of these policies. She oversees the programs strategic planning, product management, and underwriting profitability.

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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For example, a resident suffered severe injuries a fractured tibia and fibula after slipping on black ice while walking to her car. It covers physical damage to the other vehicle, bodily injuries, medical expenses for anyone injured (other than the insured driver), and legal expenses if the insured is sued for negligence.