Looking at insurance trends, few lines of business have been as consistently profitable as workers’ compensation. This segment has outperformed others in the U.S. property and casualty insurance industry for years, thanks to a steady decline in loss frequency,...
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Inflation’s Impact on Workers’ Comp: Managing Medical Market Shifts
Imagine navigating through a labyrinth where each twist and turn brings new challenges. For insurance agents trying to place workers’ compensation risks, that can be a daily reality. Just as you think you have a handle on the path ahead, inflation shifts the walls of...
Understanding NCCI’s Changes to the Workers’ Comp E-Mod Factor Methodology
The National Council on Compensation Insurance’s (NCCI) updated experience modification factor (e-mod) algorithm went into effect this past November. These changes — which insureds will begin to feel the impacts of in 2024 — are intended to more fairly and accurately...
Workers’ Compensation Market Continues to Drop Rates
The workers’ compensation insurance market has remained relatively soft over the past few years, characterized by high capacity and rate decreases, as carriers seek to come out on top in a competitive environment. A number states are seeing drastic rate cuts this...
Jencap Experts’ 2024 Top Insurance Trends
A new year marks a new beginning, with hope, anticipation, and curiosity for what the coming months may bring. And in a dynamic industry like insurance, you never know with absolute certainty what might be just beyond the horizon. Stepping into 2024, we asked Jencap’s...
Updates to OSHA’s Electronic Workplace Injury Reporting
Starting January 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor will require employers in high-hazard industries to submit injury and illness information electronically to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You can visit the OSHA website to review full...
Construction Workers’ Compensation Claims Costs on the Rise
Workers’ compensation claim frequency is holding steady, yet there’s been an uptick in the cost per claim, particularly within the construction industry. As we look toward 2024, understanding the factors contributing to this increase is crucial for navigating the...
Are Student Interns Eligible for Workers’ Compensation Coverage?
Internships play a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world experience. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), student intern hiring is on the rise, after a COVID pandemic dip. Based on results from...
Help Clients and Build Your Business During Economic Uncertainty
2022 was a trying year for businesses and consumers alike, and 2023 will no doubt face its own set of challenges. In an interview with Insurance Business America, Mike Becker, CEO of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents, offers encouragement to...
Workers’ Compensation Profits Are Strong, but the Future Is Unclear
Underwriting profits for Workers’ Compensation (WC) hit an annual average of $4.8 billion over the last five years, exceeding all other major property and casualty lines. According to a recently released market segment report from credit agency AM Best, WC’s strong...
What Your Clients Need to Know about Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Coverage Requirements
The recent catastrophic weather event, Hurricane Ian, has caused devastating loss to the state of Florida. As those impacted begin rebuilding their businesses, homes and communities, it’s expected that a number of commercial operations will be traveling to affected...
Employers: Document Workplace Safety Training and Disciplinary Measures
Do you have clients who want to challenge certain Workers’ Compensation claims by citing employee misconduct? According to this recent Business Insurance article, if employers want to challenge federal citations for workplace safety violations, they must demonstrate...
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