As Connecticut continues to implement its retirement security framework, significant legal changes taking effect in 2026 will impact employers throughout the state—especially those that do not already offer qualified retirement plans. ...
N.H.: State suspends vehicle inspection program, its effect on agents and policyholders
New Hampshire’s vehicle inspection program is officially suspended. While the message to drivers is straightforward, the broader implications deserve a closer look from the insurance community. Recently, the New Hampshire Department of Justice and Department of...
Conn.: NCCI 2026 WC loss cost decrease of 3.8% approved
The Connecticut Insurance Department approved the proposed workers’ compensation loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 3.8% decrease. Also approved was an overall assigned-risk rate reduction of 0.4%. These...
N.J.: 2026 WC overall rate level decreases 4.3%
The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau received approval from the Department of Banking and Insurance for a rate revision of -4.3%, effective Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, and applicable to new and renewal policies. The NJCRIB distributed Circular Letter...
N.J.: 2026 WC overall rate level decreases 4.3%
The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau received approval from the Department of Banking and Insurance for a rate revision of -4.3% to become effective Sunday, Jan. 1, 2026, applicable to new and renewal policies. The NJCRIB distributed Circular...
Conn.: NCCI 2026 WC loss cost decrease of 3.8% approved
The Connecticut Insurance Department approved the proposed workers’ compensation loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 3.8% decrease. Also approved is an overall assigned risk rate reduction of 0.4%. These...
N.J.: DOBI issues 2025 recoupment order for NJPLIGA
The Department of Banking and Insurance has issued Order No. A25-02, granting member insurers of the New Jersey Property-Liability Insurance Guaranty Association permission to impose a surcharge on policyholders to recoup the 2025 assessment. This order follows...
N.J.: Workers’ compensation benefits expanded for first responders’ mental health needs
In a move to support the mental well-being of New Jersey’s first responders, Gov. Phil Murphy signed A.5792 into law on Aug. 21, 2025. The legislation, which passed both chambers of the New Jersey Legislature without opposition, establishes confidential mental health...
N.H.: NCCI WC loss cost decrease approved
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved the original workers’ compensation voluntary loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 6.1% decrease. These loss costs will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The assigned...
N.Y.: Revised WC loss costs, effective Oct. 1
In May, an application for an overall loss cost decrease of 13.2% was submitted to the New York State Department of Financial Services by the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board. The NYDFS approved the application as filed with an effective date of Wednesday,...