Insurance Journal

AUGUST 22, 2024

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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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

This post is one in a 3-part series: Part 1: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 2: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 3: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained To qualify for this treatment, construction employers must keep meticulous records specifying exact hours worked per classification code.

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Simply Insurance

MARCH 17, 2025

Workers' compensation insurance rates vary by state due to location, industry risks, and policy coverage. Different policies offer varying levels of protection, including coverage for medical expenses and lost wages. The national average cost is approximately $1,128 per year.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 13, 2025

Lets explore the roles of these critical players in a workers’ compensation system. 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.

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AMAXX

MARCH 17, 2025

There are elements in your workers compensation program that may be creating challenges without you even realizing it. These challenges can stem from incentives, employee motivations, policies, or procedures that deliver unintended consequences. View workers compensation as an adversarial process.

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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. A policy or training is implemented to check the compliance box.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Your current insurance policies may not automatically extend to the new site, and additional coverage may be required. If customers, vendors, or visitors will be on-site, this policy is essential.

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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2024

The Solution: Pay Without Prejudice The solution to this prevalent problem is the implementation of a Pay Without Prejudice policy. This policy authorizes payment for medical treatment up to a certain dollar amount (commonly $10,000) regardless of whether the claim will ultimately be denied.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

APRIL 15, 2024

Worker Using an Angle Grinder by Anamul Rezwan Business owners have multiple types of insurance to protect them from a variety of financial and legal risks. They should also protect their employees with workers’ comp insurance. What Is Workers’ Comp? What Does Workers’ Comp Cover?

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

JUNE 17, 2024

Man Drilling into a Wooden Board by Thijs van der Weide Workers' compensation insurance is a fundamental aspect of running a business, providing vital protection for both employers and employees. Benefits for Employees For employees, the assurance that workers' comp insurance provides cannot be overstated.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

” Common Flaws in Policies Many companies unknowingly implement policies that inadvertently sabotage their return-to-work efforts. These flawed policies often prevent employees from returning promptly, which can lead to increased costs and decreased morale.

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AMAXX

JULY 29, 2024

Claims Management Oversee the workers’ compensation claims process, ensuring timely filing and follow-up. Training and Education Provide training for employees and supervisors on injury prevention, reporting procedures, and return-to-work policies. For additional resources and training, visit WCManual.com.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This can be done by partnering with clinics or healthcare providers that can see injured workers right away. Clearly define these roles in your RTW policy. Supervisors and case managers should stay in contact with the injured worker to provide support and address any issues as they arise.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

These challenges can be exacerbated by poor communication, lack of clear policies, or inadequate support systems. Develop a Comprehensive RTW Policy A well-defined RTW policy is the cornerstone of managing difficult return-to-work scenarios. Understanding these difficulties is the first step toward addressing them effectively.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Building on Success: Enhancing Existing Practices Once a comprehensive injury management program is in place, it’s important to build on existing internal processes to closely manage workers’ compensation and improve overall safety outcomes.

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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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New Jersey Workers' Comp

APRIL 3, 2024

For those who do not like workers’ compensation, blame Otto Von Bismarck. Yes, the man known as the Iron Chancellor, who united all the kingdoms and states into one Germany, passed the first modern workers’ compensation law in 1874. On April 4, 2024, New Jersey marks its 113 th year of workers’ compensation.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Robinson, co-author, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. Illinois Workers’ Comp. Workers’ Comp. Workers’ Comp. By Thomas A. LEXIS 819, § 7.04 Appeals Bd.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 22, 2024

By Julius Young, Richard Jacobsmeyer, Barry Bloom, Editors-in-Chief for Herlick, California Workers’ Compensation Handbook [Note: This article is excerpted from the upcoming 2025 edition of Herlick, California Workers’ Compensation Handbook. The AI revolution is starting to come to workers’ compensation.

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Jackson & Jackson

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Ensuring your business has the right insurance policies is not just a smart decision—it’s essential for long-term success. Here are the top 6 insurance policies every IT business in California should have to safeguard their operations. This policy covers medical expenses and lost wages if an employee gets injured or sick while working.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “13 Research Studies to Prove Value of Return-to-Work Program & Gain Stakeholder Buy-In” The Role of Collective Bargaining Agreements Collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) often define the rules and expectations around many employment issues, including return-to-work policies.

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LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Robinson, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis ( LexisNexis ) (This article is excerpted from the upcoming 2024 Edition of Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis (LexisNexis). By Thomas A. Section numbers below refer to the text in that book. In § 3, Hon.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

MARCH 25, 2024

in workers’ compensation medical and temporary disability benefits to petitioner, Darshelle Joseph. The workers’ compensation case had not yet been resolved. Mr. Joseph sued the tortfeasor and recovered $14,000 in settlement with his uninsured motorist insurance policy in December 2021. NJ Transit paid $7,112.90

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

JANUARY 13, 2025

In New Jersey, the Workers Compensation Act is the exclusive remedy for injured workers as stated in N.J.S.A. 34:15-8, and (2) the insurer had no duty to defend against Laidlow claims under the Employers’ Liability portion of the workers compensation policy. In Laidlow v. Hariton Machinery Co.,

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Colleen Casey, Former Commissioner, California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Practitioners beware! Workers’ Comp. Key Takeaways: The causation component of the injury of death is same the burden of proof which must be met for any workers’ compensation injury. See South Coast Framing v. 2015) 61 Cal.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 28, 2025

Employers striving to improve their workers compensation programs often find their goals harder to achieve than expected. The root of the issue is not always poor implementation of return-to-work programs but rather hidden policies or procedures sabotaging progress.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This new reporting requirement gives CMS access to every single workers compensation claim if it involves a Medicare beneficiary. The post MSA: To Submit or Not To Submit appeared first on NJ Workers' Comp Blog. The only exception to this reporting requirement is if the settlement is $750 or less.

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