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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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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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

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

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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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 … A former U.S.

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Workers Compensation Compensation 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

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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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

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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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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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

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

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 Insurer 233

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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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. This post is part of a series sponsored by PCF Insurance Services.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 13, 2025

Employers: The Insured Employers, referred to as the insured or the risk, are the foundation of the workers compensation system. Service Providers and Vendors: Supporting the System A network of service providers supports employers, TPAs, and insurance companies in workers compensation.

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InsuranceBee

JULY 23, 2024

When you’re running a landscaping or lawn care business, one of the most crucial questions you can ask yourself is: do I need workers’ compensation insurance? Frankly, with workers’ comp, there’s little to no gray area. The post Do landscaping companies need workers’ compensation insurance?

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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

AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision. Under this system, employees who accept workers compensation benefits for a work-related injury or illness forfeit the right to sue their employer for negligence.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Injury 67

Insurance Journal

JULY 14, 2024

reduction in workers’ compensation rates–a cut that is almost twice the size of what the insurance industry’s rating bureau proposed in its filing. Massachusetts businesses will see an average 14.6% The lower rates go into effect on July 1, 2024.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance Industry Insurance 130

AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Reserves Are Higher Than Expected: 1. Disability Rating Adjustments: If the employee’s disability rating is higher or lower than initially predicted, this will affect the compensation they are entitled to, necessitating a reserve adjustment. Is the Cost for the Claim for Life?

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Injury 90

Boyle Agency Insurance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Workers Compensation Insurance for Employers and Employees Workers Compensation Insurance is required for businesses with more than one employee. Full-time employees and part-time employees of a business are covered by Workers Compensation Insurance.

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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AMAXX

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This post will dive into the two primary reasons why workers’ compensation costs are often higher than they should be, and how employers can take charge of the process to reduce those expenses. Visit Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center for more insights and resources on effective workers’ compensation management.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Injury 84

AMAXX

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Role of Physical Therapy in Workers’ Compensation Physical therapy plays a significant role in the workers’ compensation process by improving recovery rates and facilitating quicker returns to work.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

The higher the risk, the higher the workers’ compensation premium for that classification. These rules are established by rating organizations like the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) in most states, though some states have their own rating bureaus.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Premium 73

AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

FREE DOWNLOAD: “Step-By-Step Process To Master Workers’ Comp In 90 Days” Document the Incident All workplace injuries should be properly documented as soon as possible. Proper documentation not only aids in managing the workers’ compensation claim but also helps protect the employer against potential legal challenges.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 2, 2024

At the heart of this process is the medical director, medical department, or consultant, who plays a pivotal role in interpreting medical jargon and facilitating smooth communication between medical professionals, injured employees, and the workers’ compensation team.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Comp Injury 63

AMAXX

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Reduces Workers’ Compensation Costs : Keeping employees engaged in transitional duty roles helps reduce the overall costs associated with workers’ compensation claims. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.”

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Rassp, Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles, California Division of Workers’ Compensation Disclaimer: The material and any opinions contained in this article are solely those of the authors and are not the opinions of the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation, or the WCAB, or any other entity or individual.

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Workers Compensation Compensation Workers Compensation Insurance Injury 75

Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Workers’ compensation medical payments per claim in California were 10% below the median state of a 17-state study sample for claims with experience through March 2023, a study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows. The WCRI study, CompScope Medical …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Claim 147

Simply Insurance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Discover the factors that influence the cost of workers' compensation insurance, including industry type, employee roles, and state regulations. Learn how to estimate your premiums and find ways to save on coverage while ensuring your business is protected.

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Boyle Agency Insurance

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Workers Compensation Insurance – Essential For Business Owners And Employees Workers Compensation Insurance is required for businesses with more than one employee. If you own a business that has a work environment that’s a bit insecure, make sure you have a Workers Compensation Insurance policy in place.

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Workers Compensation Insurance Workers Compensation Compensation Insurance 52

Insurance Journal

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Workersi compensation medical payments per claim in California were 10% below the median state of a 17-state study sample for claims with experience through March 2023, a study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute shows. The WCRI study, CompScope Medical …

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Workers Compensation Compensation Claim 147