workers’ compensation News
Commercial Lines Market Overall Remains Firm, Says Ivans
Premium renewal rates increased year-over-year for all major commercial lines, except workers compensation, according to fourth-quarter 2025 results of the Ivans Index. "The commercial insurance ...
California Workers Comp Combined Ratio for 2024 Highest in 20-Plus Years
After three consecutive accident years with relatively stable loss ratios, the projected loss and allocated loss adjustment expense ratio for California's workers compensation market for accident ...
Recurring Vomiting Tied to Long-term Cannabis Use is Finally Being Tracked: Study
A new ICD code designed to help doctors identify cases of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome more consistently now gives researchers a clearer picture of how often the diagnosis — linked to chronic ...
Air Pollution Sharply Increases Workplace Accident Risk: Study
Air pollution can make workplaces more dangerous, according to scientists from Yonsei University. Analyzing 5,873 safety liability accidents in China over 20 years, the researchers found that ...
Study Ties Heat to Nearly 28,000 Workplace Injuries Each Year
High temperatures contribute to thousands of workplace injuries each year, according to a recent study out of Harvard University and George Washington University. Researchers examined 2023 data from ...
Workers Compensation Continues to Lead P/C Industry With Strong Profits
Although economic uncertainty could affect insurers in the near to midterm, the workers compensation line continues to be a key driver of the profitability of the entire property/casualty insurance ...
Behavioral Issues Hamper Outcomes in Workers With Shoulder, Knee Injuries
A new study by the Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) highlights how psychosocial risk factors, such as fear of movement, poor coping skills and low mood, can significantly impact ...
Heat-Related Deaths Affect Construction Workers More Than Other Industries
Workers in the construction industry represented more than a third of all workplace heat-related deaths in 2023 and 2022, according to a report from the Center for Construction Research and Training ...