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Report: California Workers’ Comp Combined Ratio Highest in 14 Years

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Written premiums in California stabilized in 2022 through 2024 after the large swings during the pandemic, while the combined ratio rose to the highest level in 14 years, a new report shows. The WorkersCompensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California …

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WCIRB: 2024 Losses, Expenses in California Workers’ Comp 108% of Earned Premium

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Total losses and expenses in California’s workerscompensation system incurred in 2024 were $16.7 billion, or 108% percent of earned premium, a report shows. The WorkersCompensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released the 2024 California WorkersCompensation Losses and …

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

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By Andrea Wells Workerscompensation 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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Part 2: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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In this three-part series, we are examining nine elements of independent premium audits to help you better understand and control your workerscompensation premiums. These foundational aspects are crucial for ensuring accurate premium calculations and avoiding costly mistakes.

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Understanding Classification Rules in Workers’ Compensation

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When it comes to managing workerscompensation, understanding classification rules is fundamental. These rules not only influence the amount you pay in premiums but also help ensure that your company is correctly classified based on the work it performs. This can free up resources for other areas of your business.

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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. What if workers gave up the right to sue in exchange for guaranteed, timely benefits? In other words, both parties won.

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Part 1: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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When an employer receives a revised workerscompensation premium bill, the accuracy of the bill can be uncertain and confusing. To ensure fairness and correctness, an independent premium audit is highly recommended. It is crucial to segregate payroll accurately by the correct classification codes.