AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

Many companies operate under an unwritten rule: accept every workers compensation claim, no questions asked. A well-managed workers compensation program should pay 100% of legitimate claimsand 0% of the claims that arent. Employees come to believe that every claim will be accepted, regardless of the circumstances.

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Insurance Journal

JUNE 3, 2025

of all COVID-19 claim payments in California’s workers’ compensation system, according to a study. The study from the California Workers’ Compensation Institute shows one-in-21 California … Long COVID cases accounted for 82.1% of the treatment payments on COVID claims and 73.7%

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Insurance Journal

JULY 21, 2025

The Georgia General Assembly made no statutory changes to the Workers Compensation Act in 2025. However, effective July 1, 2025, the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation (SBWC) has introduced several important updates to its rules. These changes include clarifications, …

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Insurance Journal

JULY 2, 2025

An employee cannot file a tort lawsuit against her employer until after it has been determined that she is not eligible for a workers’ compensation claim. And that compensability determination can only be made by an insurer or a compensation …

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) plays a critical role in workers compensation, guiding both medical professionals and non-medical stakeholders in making informed decisions about injury treatment, recovery time, and return-to-work strategies. You should consult with your insurance broker, attorney, or qualified professional.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 20, 2025

In the intricate landscape of workers’ compensation, the pursuit of optimal outcomes for injured workers is paramount. Employers, insurers, and healthcare providers face a delicate balance: ensuring injured workers receive appropriate care while effectively managing costs and promoting timely return-to-work.

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AMAXX

APRIL 28, 2025

In workers’ compensation programs, the conversation often revolves around costs, compliance, and claims management systems. Empathy isnt just a nice to have in workers comp management it’s a proven strategy for reducing claim costs, preventing litigation, and helping injured employees return to work faster.

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Simply Insurance

MARCH 17, 2025

Workers' compensation insurance rates vary by state due to location, industry risks, and policy coverage. The Hartford is a top choice for workers' compensation insurance due to its competitive pricing and comprehensive coverage. The national average cost is approximately $1,128 per year.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Related Content: Use A Medical Advisor To Maximize Value of Independent Medical Exam How to Tell If You Need a Nurse Case Manager for Your Workers Compensation Claim Peer Review & Peer Matching Central Components Of Work Comp Medical Management Make use of a Nurse Case Manager: In complex cases with multiple provider coordination.

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LexisNexis

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By Christopher Mahon, LexisNexis Legal Insights Contributing Author A September 2024 study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute indicates that workers represented by an attorney in workers compensation claims receive substantially more payments than workers who are not represented by an attorney.

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Top Insurance Blogs

MAY 16, 2025

As a licensed insurance agent in Germany with a decade of experience and having previously worked as a forklift driver in the construction sector, I have witnessed firsthand the critical importance of workers’ compensation insurance.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

APRIL 21, 2025

For business owners, preventing injuries is key to protecting employees, maintaining productivity, and minimizing workers compensation claims. Responding quickly and documenting everything helps limit the impact of workplace injuries and supports the workers compensation claims process.

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AMAXX

JUNE 3, 2025

In workers compensation, the moments before an injury ever occurs are just as important if not more so than the moments after. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%. It all comes down to proactive, systematized communication.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 2, 2025

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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Insurance Journal

MAY 29, 2025

The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled 3-2 that a prison nurse is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits for her COVID-19 disease because she provided sufficient evidence that she contracted it in her workplace and not outside of work. Brittany …

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Insurance Journal

APRIL 24, 2025

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Names Two New Deputy Commissioners The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWCC) has named two new deputy commissioners, Frederick T. Schubert II and Christopher R. Schubert and Wilson will serve as administrative law judges under …

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AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

Consider the case of Jane, a worker who sustained a severe back injury. She was given a list of four medical providers but found that: Two providers did not accept workers compensation patients. One provider accepted workers compensation but was not taking new patients. Are currently accepting new patients.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

MAY 20, 2025

William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I Economic uncertainty, industry-specific trends, and evolving risks were the focus of the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) 2025 a key event for the workers compensation industry. Key Findings Premium: Workers compensation net written premium decreased by 3.2

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AMAXX

JULY 22, 2025

This is where medical bill review (MBR) becomes an essential part of any effective workers’ compensation cost containment strategy. 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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Rough Notes

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Harrington, CPCU If youre allergic to excitement, there are two things you can do: watch grass grow or monitor recent changes in the operating results for workers compensation insurance. Stability in the market brings its own challenges By Joseph S. No news is good news, the saying goes.

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Insurance Journal

JULY 3, 2025

In two separate rulings, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has found that an insurer in runoff and the state’s insolvency fund were both wrongly denied certain payments they are entitled from the state’s workers’ compensation fund. The high court found …

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AMAXX

JULY 17, 2025

When it comes to workers’ compensation costs, many employers focus on claims management, safety programs, and return-to-work initiatives. These two factors can dramatically influence your experience modification factor (mod) and ultimately how much you pay for workers’ comp insurance. What Is the Experience Mod? A mod of 1.00

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AMAXX

MAY 22, 2025

In the high-stakes world of workers compensation, the moments following a workplace injury can define the entire outcome of a claim. Specifically, how a supervisor or employer responds to the injured worker at the moment of injury sets the tone for everything that follows. The opposite happensevery time.

Injury

AMAXX

JULY 1, 2025

If there’s one universal truth in workers’ compensation, it’s this: The best claim is the one that never happens. Injuries occur, costs mount, and safety meetings become reactive discussions about what went wrong rather than proactive strategies to keep workers safe. Yet for many employers, the reality is different.

Injury

AMAXX

MAY 27, 2025

In the world of workers compensation, few factors have a more immediate and measurable impact on claim outcomes than lag time the delay between when an injury occurs and when it is reported to the carrier or third-party administrator (TPA). Its one of the simplest variables to control, yet one of the most commonly overlooked.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 21, 2025

In the complex world of workers’ compensation, achieving optimal outcomes for injured workers requires a blend of precision, consistency, and empathy. Ensuring Fairness In a system as diverse as workers’ compensation, consistency is key.

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AMAXX

MAY 19, 2025

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. 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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R&R Insurance

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On October 1, 2024 Wisconsin continued its trend entering a ninth consecutive year of reduced workers compensation insurance rates. Workers compensation rates are state mandated in Wisconsin, meaning all insurance carriers must use the same rates resulting in premiums from one carrier to another are basically the same.

Workers Compensation

AMAXX

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A structured Return-to-Work (RTW) program is one of the most effective ways to reduce workers’ compensation costs and improve employee recovery outcomes. Conclusion An effective transitional duty policy supports injured employees while controlling workers’ compensation costs.

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AMAXX

APRIL 23, 2025

Efficient management of workers’ compensation claims significantly impacts both employee recovery outcomes and organizational costs. 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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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

MARCH 24, 2025

Back then, 35 years ago, I thought the best career for a math major would be education, said Ryan, who in November 2024 became president and CEO of NCCI the nations most comprehensive source for workers compensation data, insights, and solutions. Ryan never thought about the demands of working in a male-dominated industry.

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Insurance Journal

MARCH 20, 2025

A Washington farmhand faces felony charges for reportedly stealing more than $122,000 workers’ compensation benefits. Efrain Alatorre Camarena was charged with felony theft for allegedly collecting workers comp payments while discreetly working at another dairy farm. A Washington State Department …

Workers Comp

AMAXX

MARCH 17, 2025

There are elements in your workers compensation program that may be creating challenges without you even realizing it. Drivers of Human Behavior in Workers Compensation The science of human behavior has been studied extensively, and one of the most insightful works on the subject is Drive by Daniel Pink.

Workers Comp

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. Heres how: 1. OSHA Compliance as a Cost-Saving Strategy Workplace injuries are expensive.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 27, 2025

Revamping a workers compensation (WC) program can transform how companies manage costs and care for injured employees. Below, we explore common errors and provide actionable steps to begin reforming a workers’ comp program. Avoiding Common Errors 1.

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AMAXX

MAY 27, 2025

Workers compensation is often misunderstood as a fixed cost of doing businesssomething employers have to accept, manage passively, and simply write checks for. In reality, workers comp costs are one of the most controllable expenses in your organization. But that mindset couldnt be further from the truth.

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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2025

When it comes to workers’ compensation costs, few topics spark more debate—and confusion—than the question: Which is worse for my experience mod: many small injuries or one big one? Your experience mod is essentially your company’s credit score for workers’ comp. Employers, safety managers, and CFOs alike wrestle with this.

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