Insurance Journal

JUNE 20, 2025

The Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Commission announced that it voted this spring to reduce the Multiple Injury Trust Fund assessment on workers’ compensation coverage providers from 7% to 6.29%. This is the first reduction in five years, the WCC said. The …

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AMAXX

JANUARY 20, 2025

The ultimate beneficiaries are the injured workers who experience improved care and quicker reintegration into their professional and personal lives. 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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AMAXX

APRIL 28, 2025

It’s been proven across multiple research studies, including landmark work by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI). 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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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AMAXX

APRIL 23, 2025

Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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AMAXX

JUNE 24, 2025

Sometimes, the smallest gestures make the biggest difference—especially in workers’ compensation. Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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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

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.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

FREE DOWNLOAD: “13 Research Studies to Prove Value of Return-to-Work Program & Gain Stakeholder Buy-In” Business and Financial Benefits of Transitional Duty Lower Workers Compensation Costs : Employees who stay engaged at work tend to have shorter claims duration and fewer legal disputes.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 21, 2025

As the industry evolves, embracing and refining these guidelines will be key to fostering better outcomes and creating a more resilient workers’ compensation system. 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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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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AMAXX

JUNE 17, 2025

When it comes to managing workers’ compensation claims, many employers focus on lagging indicators—things like claim count, indemnity costs, and days lost. Because the faster you get employees back to work, the faster your workers’ comp program becomes a driver of savings —not a source of stress.

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AMAXX

JUNE 30, 2025

In workers’ compensation and safety management , these silos are all too common—and costly. Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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Rough Notes

JUNE 30, 2025

By Randall Boss, CRM, CIC, SPHR In the world of workers compensation, the experience mod is more than a number—it’s the scoreboard […]

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AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

But when it comes to the workers compensation system, a rushed or poorly evaluated hire can be far more costly than leaving a role vacant for a few extra weeks. 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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AMAXX

MAY 13, 2025

With just five core metrics , you can quickly diagnose the health of your workers compensation program , prioritize where to act, and measure your progress over time. And watch your workers comp program transform from chaotic to controlled. The key to turning this around is a focused, data-driven approach.

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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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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

APRIL 30, 2025

When a workers compensation claim spirals into a costly, prolonged, or litigated nightmare, most people instinctively look for a technical failure: late paperwork, a coverage issue, or a misstep by the claims adjuster. The real reason many workers comp claims go off the rails?

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AMAXX

APRIL 30, 2025

Managing workers compensation can feel like playing whack-a-mole. One day its a delayed report, the next its an escalating claim or a frustrated injured worker. When you make it systematic, clear, and empathetic, your workers comp program becomes something more than a cost-control initiative it becomes a strategic advantage.

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AMAXX

JULY 14, 2025

When it comes to workers’ compensation, small claims might seem harmless. The next time you’re tempted to quietly pay a small claim out-of-pocket, remember this simple truth: In workers’ compensation, small claims can carry big hidden costs. At first glance, it feels like a smart move. Not always.

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AMAXX

JUNE 9, 2025

When it comes to workers’ compensation litigation, fear is the unspoken force driving many claims into the courtroom. It’s not necessarily bad injuries, bad actors, or even bad faith that sends injured workers searching for an attorney. More often, it’s something far more basic—and far more preventable: fear of the unknown.

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LexisNexis

JULY 1, 2025

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AMAXX

JUNE 26, 2025

When people think about avoiding workers’ compensation litigation, their minds often go to legal strategies, claim investigations, or maybe physician networks. 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’s operational.

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AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

These employees, known as “general exclusions,” require their payroll to be reported and calculated separately, directly influencing workers compensation premiums. ” Stay tuned to complete your understanding and gain further control over your workers’ compensation premiums.

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AMAXX

MAY 12, 2025

Its a funny sceneuntil you realize its exactly how most employers manage their workers compensation programs. The Bugs Bunny Trap is a perfect metaphor for how workers comp can spiral out of control without a strategic framework. Hes overwhelmed, reactive, and seconds away from sinking.

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Zywave

MAY 15, 2025

Nor is it appropriate for lines with significant regulatory oversight, such as workers compensation. This distribution model is unlikely to touch highly complex commercial lines requiring extensive underwriting. The future of our industry lies in innovation, connectedness, and customer convenience.

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AMAXX

MAY 26, 2025

When a workplace injury occurs, most people think of two parties: the injured worker and the employer. Workers compensation isnt a solo actits a team sport. 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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AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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