Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The impact and surge of long-term COVID on the California workers’ compensation system since 2020 has been prevalent, including long-term impacts on disability and long-term patterns of medical cost and treatment on long COVID claims. That’s from a report by …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 31, 2024

Written premium for the first quarter of 2024 was 3% lower than the first quarter of 2023, while written premium in 2023 was slightly above 2022, according to the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California. The WCIRB released its …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Total losses and expenses in California’s workers’ compensation system incurred in 2024 were $16.7 The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released the 2024 California Workers’ Compensation …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Claim frequency in California workers’ compensation remains significantly higher in the Los Angeles Basin than in the northern part of the state, a new study shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released its WCIRB Geo Study 2024, …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 29, 2024

The California workers’ compensation system has been relatively stable in the post-pandemic era, as premium levels rose by 1% in 2023 and are forecast to increase modestly in 2024—while decreases in average insurer charged rates are moderating, a new report …

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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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Property Insurance Coverage Law

AUGUST 30, 2024

Employer’s liability insurance protects businesses from lawsuits filed by employees who have suffered a work-related injury or illness.

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Insurance Journal

MAY 14, 2025

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California … 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.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Workers’ compensation programs are a cornerstone of workplace safety and risk management. Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision.

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 30, 2025

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California submitted a September 1, 2025 pure premium rate filing, proposing advisory pure premium rates on average 11.2% above the average approved September 1, 2024 advisory pure premium rates. The average of the …

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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. This insurance covers medical costs, rehabilitation, and lost wages for employees who are injured or become ill at work.

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Simply Insurance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

What is Workers Compensation Insurance and How Does It Work in the US? Workers Compensation Insurance is a crucial safety net for both employees and employers in the United States.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

When it comes to calculating workers’ compensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Frequency: The Stronger Driver of Premiums In the world of workers’ compensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.

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Simply Insurance

MARCH 15, 2025

Discover how to find the best workers compensation insurance quotes and compare rates online effortlessly. Save money and ensure your business is protected with our expert tips and resources.

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Simply Insurance

MAY 28, 2025

Workers' compensation insurance is a vital part of any business. And suppose you are one of the over 73,300 Alaska small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, or sole proprietors. In that case, you know that every business should have coverage in case an employee is injured on the job.

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Simply Insurance

MAY 29, 2025

Workers' compensation insurance is a vital part of any business. And suppose you are one of the 418,000 South Carolina small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, or sole proprietors. In that case, you know that every business should have coverage in case an employee is injured on the job.

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Simply Insurance

MAY 29, 2025

Workers' compensation insurance is a vital part of any business. And suppose you are one of the 1 Million North Carolina small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers, or sole proprietors. In that case, you know that every business should have coverage in case an employee is injured on the job.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Despite early “dire estimates” of how the COVID-19 pandemic might affect the workers compensation insurance sector, the system has proved to be resilient, according to Bill Donnell, president and CEO of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). Workers comp plays a critical role in the U.S.

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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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Risk Management Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Claimant fraud and premium fraud are two of the most well-known types of workers compensation fraud. In these cases, a worker may intentionally fake an injury (claimant fraud) or a business owner may misrepresent their employee headcount or incorrectly classify employees to obtain lower insurance premiums.

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Jackson & Jackson

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Why it’s critical in California : Earthquakes and wildfires are common threats, making comprehensive property insurance a must for California-based businesses. Workers’ Compensation Insurance California law requires businesses with employees to have workers’ compensation insurance.

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Word & Brown

DECEMBER 10, 2024

All businesses with workers in California and Nevada are required to have Workers Compensation Insurance. But do you know that Word & Browns partnership with CompNet Insurance Solutions makes it easy for you to offer Workers Comp coverage? What Is Workers Comp? Why Choose CompNet?

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Word & Brown

MAY 20, 2025

Or, more specifically, have you thought about Workers Compensation? What Is P&C Insurance? P&C stands for “Property and Casualty” P&C insurance includes policies covering property and casualty risks like auto, homeowners, and commercial insurance, including Workers Compensation coverage.

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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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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

JULY 27, 2023

Workers compensation insurance provides for the cost of medical care, rehabilitation, and wage replacement for injured workers and death benefits for the dependents of persons killed in work-related accidents. A combined ratio below 100 represents an underwriting profit, and one above 100 represents a loss.

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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.

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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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Insurance Journal

APRIL 21, 2025

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California’s governing committee on Wednesday voted to authorize the WCIRB to submit a September 1, 2025 Pure premium rate filing on average 11.2% percent above the average approved September 1, 2024 advisory pure …

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