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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 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California …

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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 workers’ compensation premiums. These foundational aspects are crucial for ensuring accurate premium calculations and avoiding costly mistakes.

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WCIRB: California Workers’ Comp Written Premium in 2023 Was up Slightly

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California workers’ compensation written premium in 2023 was slightly above 2022, while written premium for the first six months of 2024 is 2% lower than the first six months of 2023, a new report shows. The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating …

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‘Dr. Taxes’ in Georgia Charged with Taking Workers’ Comp Premiums from Clients

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A businessman in south Georgia who called his business a tax preparation site for immigrants is now facing multiple charges that he swindled clients out of thousands of dollars in workers’ compensation insurance premiums. Emmanuel Torres Cruz, 34, was arrested …

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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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Report: 1Q 2024 California Workers’ Comp Written Premium 3% Lower Than Year Ago

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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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Part 1: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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When an employer receives a revised workers’ compensation premium bill, the accuracy of the bill can be uncertain and confusing. To ensure fairness and correctness, an independent premium audit is highly recommended. Payroll Information A critical step in any premium audit is the review of an employer’s payroll.