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Claim Counts Down, Losses up for California Workers’ Comp Private Self-Insureds

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fewer workers’ compensation claims in 2024 than in 2023, pushing private self-insured claim frequency to a four-year low, a new report shows. California’s private self-insured employers reported 7.4% However, for the second straight year, the average paid and incurred losses …

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The Grand Bargain: How Workers’ Comp Became a Win-Win for Employers and Employees

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The workers compensation system may feel like a complex web of insurance premiums, claims adjusters, and legal disputesbut at its core, its rooted in one simple idea: a compromise. Small companies especially found themselves at risk of being put out of operation entirely after just one major injury claim.

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The Case for Injury Duration Guidelines in Modern Workers’ Comp Programs

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By setting clear expectations, these guidelines help manage claims efficiently, promote recovery, and ensure equitable treatment for injured workers. Setting Clear Expectations Injury Duration Guidelines establish realistic recovery timelines for injured workers, employers, and medical providers.

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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

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Employers must recognize that effective workers comp management requires proactive employer involvement and robust internal processes to support external partners, emphasizing teamwork in workers’ compensation programs. Legacy claims that linger unresolved. What is the status of open or legacy claims?

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From Integrity Tests to Physical Exams: A 6-Step Hiring System to Reduce Workers’ Comp Claims

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Hiring is more than finding the right resume or filling a seatits the first and most important line of defense in preventing workplace injuries and reducing workers comp costs. Employers struggling with first-year injuries, high turnover, or repeat claims often have something in common: a reactive hiring process.

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Workers’ Comp Premiums Fall 3% in 2024; Combined Ratio Holds at 86: NCCI

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By Andrea Wells Workers’ compensation remained a healthy and profitable line in 2024, but claims severity grew with an increase of 6% for medical claim severity and 6% for indemnity claim severity. That’s according to the National Council on Compensation …

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2 Common Mistakes In Workers’ Comp Doctor Selection

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These errors can have significant consequences, including prolonged recovery times, increased claims costs, and a greater likelihood of litigation. Her frustration led her to hire an attorney, which in turn increased claim costs and reduced her likelihood of returning to work. The only available provider was 70 miles away.