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Workers’ Comp Is a Team Sport: Understanding the Puzzle of Stakeholders

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Workers compensation isnt a solo actits a team sport. This article breaks down the major stakeholders involved in workers comp and how collaboration across this ecosystem leads to better outcomesfor both the injured worker and the employer footing the bill. They’re also known as the insurer or underwriter.

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Who Really Pays for Workers’ Comp? Debunking a Common Myth

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Ask the average employee who pays for workers compensation, and you might hear answers like the insurance company, the government, or even nobodyits just a benefit. In reality, the employer foots the bill for every dollar spent in the workers compensation system. These misconceptions are widespreadand costly.

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Part 3: Workers’ Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained

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This post is one in a 3-part series: Part 1: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 2: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 3: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained To qualify for this treatment, construction employers must keep meticulous records specifying exact hours worked per classification code.

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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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Navigating workerscompensation can be complex, with various parties working together to ensure effective claims management and cost containment. Lets explore the roles of these critical players in a workerscompensation system. Their expertise enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the claims process.

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Workers Comp Premium, Loss, Market Trends Support Its Ongoing Success

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By William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I The workers compensation insurance industry experienced its second-best underwriting result in the past 20 years in 2023, with a net combined ratio of 87, according to Triple-Is latest Issues Brief. A combined ratio under 100 indicates a profit. percent from 2014 to 2023.

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Understanding the Impact of Frequency and Severity on Workers’ Compensation Premiums

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These metrics are fundamental in determining the experience modification factor (often called “mod”), which ultimately influences the cost an employer will pay for workers’ compensation insurance. This repeated exposure to risk increases the likelihood that larger claims might occur in the future, which alarms underwriters.

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Workers’ Comp Cost Formula To Accurately Assess Your Risk

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So this is your premium adjustments, and these are discretionary adjustments that can be given by your underwriter based on how well they perceive you managing your risk, how well they perceive you managing your risk. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.