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Conn.: NCCI 2026 WC loss cost decrease of 3.8% approved

Conn.: NCCI 2026 WC loss cost decrease of 3.8% approved

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Jan 1, 2026 | Technical

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%

N.J.: 2026 WC overall rate level decreases 4.3%

by Shirley Albright, CPIA, CISR | Jan 1, 2026 | Technical

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%

N.J.: 2026 WC overall rate level decreases 4.3%

by Dan Corbin, CPCU, CIC, LUTC | Nov 3, 2025 | Technical

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

Conn.: NCCI 2026 WC loss cost decrease of 3.8% approved 

by Dan Corbin, CPCU, CIC, LUTC | Oct 31, 2025 | Featured, Technical

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

N.J.: DOBI issues 2025 recoupment order for NJPLIGA

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 4, 2025 | Technical

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

N.J.: Workers’ compensation benefits expanded for first responders’ mental health needs

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Sep 2, 2025 | Technical

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

N.H.: NCCI WC loss cost decrease approved

by Dan Corbin, CPCU, CIC, LUTC | Aug 8, 2025 | Technical

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.J.: 2026 WC overall rate level decreases 4.3%

N.Y.: Revised WC loss costs, effective Oct. 1

by Dan Corbin, CPCU, CIC, LUTC | Jul 21, 2025 | Featured, Technical

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,...

CID updates flex-rate filing guidance 

CID updates flex-rate filing guidance 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jul 8, 2025 | Technical

The Connecticut Insurance Department has issued Bulletin PC-92-25 to clarify and update the rules for personal-lines insurance rate filings under the state’s flex-rate filing provisions.  What is flex rating?  Flex rating allows insurers to adjust rates for...

When carriers go dark: A cyber survival guide for independent agencies 

When carriers go dark: A cyber survival guide for independent agencies 

by Bradford J. Lachut, Esq. | Jun 21, 2025 | Technical

The insurance industry just got a loud knock on the door. Carriers like Erie Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance Cos., and AFLAC are all reportedly grappling with the fallout from major cyberattacks—likely launched by the hacker group known as Scattered Spider. These...

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