Workers’ Compensation Market Outlook Still Grim: A.M. Best October 18, 2011 The U.S. workers’ compensation insurance segment continued to face competitive pricing, further rate decreases, weak macroeconomic factors, growing medical costs...
Illinois Governor Appoints 29 Workers’ Comp Arbitrators October 17, 2011 Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has appointed 29 arbitrators in Illinois’ workers’ compensation system. Arbitrators rule on claims filed under the...
Oklahoma Workplace Deaths Up in 2010, as Jobs Added October 17, 2011 Oklahoma workplace deaths rose 11 percent last year, but the increase was likely caused by people returning to work following...
Florida Weighs Workers’ Comp Hike, Cost of Doctor-Dispensed Drugs October 13, 2011 By Michael Adams Florida employers could have to pay more in workers’ compensation premiums if regulators go along with a proposed statewide average...
New Tennessee Workers’ Comp Exemption Law Takes Effect October 13, 2011 More people are now eligible to claim exemptions from workers’ compensation in Tennessee as a result of a new law...
New Jersey Workers’ Comp Insurers Seek 6.9% Rate Hike October 12, 2011 The New Jersey Compensation Rating & Inspection Bureau has filed a request with regulators to increase workers’ compensation rates by...
Three Work Comp Safety Groups Earn Combined $848K in Texas Mutual Dividends October 11, 2011 Texas Mutual Insurance Co. announced that three workers’ compensation safety groups have earned a combined $847,714 in dividends. The dividends...
California Gov. Brown Vetoes, Signs Workers’ Comp Bills October 11, 2011 California Gov. Brown on Friday vetoed three bills insurers said would have raised workers’ compensation costs. According to the American...
Stine Sworn in as Nebraska Workers’ Comp Court Judge October 7, 2011 Judge Tom Stine has been sworn in to serve on the bench of the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. Attorney General...
Treasurer: Oklahoma Economy Continues Steady Growth October 6, 2011 By Sean Murphy Oklahoma’s economy showed more signs of improvement in September, with increases across all major tax sectors compared to the same...