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California Insurance Commissioner OKs Higher Workers’ Pure Premium Filing

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The decision followed a filing by the WorkersCompensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California. The WCIRB submitted the filing to the California Department … West News California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara WCIRB Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California

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Understanding Classification Rules in Workers’ Compensation

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The higher the risk, the higher the workers compensation premium for that classification. These rules are established by rating organizations like the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) in most states, though some states have their own rating bureaus.

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Switzerland Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability

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You are here because you want to learn how workers’ compensation and employers’ liability work in Switzerland. Definition of Workers’ Compensation Workerscompensation is a […] The post Switzerland WorkersCompensation and Employers’ Liability appeared first on My Top Insurance Blogs.

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Demystifying Evidence-Based Medicine in Workers’ Compensation

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By demystifying EBM, workerscompensation stakeholders are better equipped to provide effective, informed care that facilitates quicker recovery and improved cost management. 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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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

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By understanding the role fear plays in workers compensation claims, employers can implement strategies to foster trust, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The Link Between Fear and Litigation Studies have consistently identified fear as a major driver of workers compensation litigation.

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5Star Workers’ Compensation Rebrands to Starwind WC

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Starwind Specialty Insurance Services, a division of CRC Group, announces today its official rebrand of its 5Star WorkersCompensation unit to Starwind WC. The rebrand includes a new name, logo, and a refreshed website for the 30-year old company. Starwind …

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Mistake: Accepting Every Workers’ Compensation Claim

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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.