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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Simply Insurance

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Discover the factors that influence the cost of workers' compensation insurance, including industry type, employee roles, and state regulations. Learn how to estimate your premiums and find ways to save on coverage while ensuring your business is protected.

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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. Understanding how these two factors interact can help businesses reduce their premiums and improve workplace safety.

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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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Insurance Journal

MAY 14, 2025

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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AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Workers compensation provides a structured approach to managing the costs associated with employee accidents and work-related illnesses. Predictability in Costs Workers compensation insurance can transfer a portion of the financial risk associated with workplace injuries to the insurance company.

Workers Compensation

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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Word & Brown

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Policies with shorter maximum benefit periods typically have lower premiums. State STD vs. Voluntary The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term and Paid Family Leave (PFL) to eligible workers when off work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, pregnancy, or childbirth.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Reflect on: – How much you can comfortably allocate from your business budget for insurance premiums. It’s like finding a sweet spot—insurance that doesn’t overspend your resources but still offers peace of mind. . – Property Insurance : Protects physical assets from perils like fire, theft, and vandalism.

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Word & Brown

MAY 20, 2025

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. Why Choose Word & Brown and CompNet?

Workers Comp

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. Combined ratio represents the difference between claims and expenses paid and premiums collected by insurers.

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LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Colorado: Colorado’s HB24-1220 bill, which was signed into law on June 4, 2024, requires workers’ compensation insurers to pay benefits to claimants by direct deposit if requested. The insurance company or self-insured entity must honor the request. The cap has been increased from $10,000 to $25,000.

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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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