Workers Compensation

Workers Comp: Top 3 Regulatory Issues to Watch in 2016

Workers comp conditions have been calm for a while, but don’t expect it to last. Opt-out laws, reform efforts and the independent contractor classification may have a dramatic impact on the market this year.

New Health Care Trends Drive Change for Workers Comp

On average, medical now represents 60% of the benefit dollar provided to injured workers nationally. Why are medical costs on the rise? And what’s happening in the health care space that will impact workers comp insurance in 2016?

State of the Workers Comp Market: ‘A Good Pattern’

The NCCI’s 2015 workers compensation insurance rate filings lean heavily to the decrease side, and this year marks the first positive combined ratio in several years. What’s driving workers comp pricing trends, and what’s on the horizon for you and your c

From the Front Lines: Workers Compensation

After a number of years in commercial banking, Hal Averette wanted to work with business owners in a broader way. As an independent agent, he quickly learned that most business owners view their employees as one of their biggest assets—and biggest potenti