| NCCI expert Stephen Cooper dives into the state of the economy in 2026. Building on his AIS presentation and the Q2 Quarterly Economics Briefing, Stephen looks at hiring trends, AI implications on the labor force, and an audience question. | NCCI expert Stephen Cooper dives into the state of the economy in 2026. Building on his AIS presentation and the Q2 Quarterly Economics Briefing, Stephen looks at hiring trends, AI implications on the labor force, and an audience question. | State of the Line Podcast | July 7, 2026 | block | Yes | 7/7/2026 | State-of-the-Line-Podcast.aspx | State-of-the-Line-Podcast | What's Trending | State of the Line Podcast | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Pod-Cast.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Podcast-Cooper.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | AIS, Changing Workforce, Emerging Topics, Employment Trends, Industry Trends, Medical Costs, Ratemaking, Wage Growth |
| Job growth moderated in June after a robust start to the year. The economy added 57,000 jobs overall and 49,000 jobs in the private sector. | Job growth moderated in June after a robust start to the year. The economy added 57,000 jobs overall and 49,000 jobs in the private sector. | Labor Market Insights - July 2026 | July 06, 2026 | block | Yes | 7/6/2026 | Insights-Labor-Market.aspx | Insights-Labor-Market | Economic & Financial | Labor Market Insights - July 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-LMI-INSIGHTS-July-2026.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-LMI-INSIGHTS-July-2026.jpg | Labor Market | Stephen Cooper | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| This research paper examines how claim frequency and severity vary across wage tiers and what those patterns mean for how payroll aligns with expected losses. | This research paper examines how claim frequency and severity vary across wage tiers and what those patterns mean for how payroll aligns with expected losses. | The Relationship Between Benefits and Wages | June 25, 2026 | block | Yes | 6/25/2026 | Insights_Relationship-Between-Benefits-and-Wages.aspx | Insights_Relationship-Between-Benefits-and-Wages | Research & Briefs | The Relationship Between Benefits and Wages | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Relationship-Between-Benefits-Wages.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Relationship-Between-Benefits-Wages.jpg | Industry | Mitch Wiemer | The Economy | Claims, Industry Trends |
| In this brief, we’ll explore how technology impacts jobs, what AI adoption has looked like so far, and what it could mean for the economy and workers compensation going forward. | In this brief, we’ll explore how technology impacts jobs, what AI adoption has looked like so far, and what it could mean for the economy and workers compensation going forward. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2026 | June 25, 2026 | block | Yes | 6/25/2026 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22026.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22026 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB-Q22026.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q22026.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Patrick Coate, Yariv Fadlon, and Mari Villalta | The Economy | Automation & Technology, Employment Trends, QEB, Wage Growth |
| Based on stakeholder feedback, NCCI is now offering a new series of industry-level trend analysis and insights using NAIC codes, including premium share, frequency, and employment levels by industry. | Based on stakeholder feedback, NCCI is now offering a new series of industry-level trend analysis and insights using NAIC codes, including premium share, frequency, and employment levels by industry. | Industry Drill Down - The Next Level | June 16, 2026 | block | Yes | 6/16/2026 | Insights_Industry_Drill_Down_The_Next_Level.aspx | Insights_Industry_Drill_Down_The_Next_Level | What's Trending | Industry Drill Down - The Next Level | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-IDD-The-Next-Level.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-IDD-The-Next-Level.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Employment Trends, Industry Trends |
| The overall level of workplace homicides has remained broadly steady from 2011 through 2024, despite year-to-year volatility. | The overall level of workplace homicides has remained broadly steady from 2011 through 2024, despite year-to-year volatility. | Workplace Violence: Part Two-Homicide Trends, Drivers, and Demographics | May 19, 2026 | block | Yes | 5/19/2026 | Insights_Workplace-Violence-Part2-Homicide-Trends-Drivers-Demographics.aspx | Insights_Workplace-Violence-Part2-Homicide-Trends-Drivers-Demographics | Research & Briefs | Workplace Violence: Part Two-Homicide Trends, Drivers, and Demographics | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Workplace-Violence-Part2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Workplace-Violence-Part2.jpg | Industry | Matt Schutz, Valeria Lara, and Mike Lambesis | Emerging Issues | Industry Trends |
| View highlights from AIS 2026, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | View highlights from AIS 2026, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | AIS 2026 Highlights Report | May 12, 2026 | block | Yes | 5/12/2026 | Insights-AISHighlightsReport.aspx | Insights-AISHighlightsReport | What's Trending | AIS 2026 Highlights Report | Article | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2026/Banner-AIS2026-Highlights-Report.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2026/Thumbnail-AIS2026-Insights-HighlightsReport.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | AIS |
| Price growth for medical equipment and supplies accelerated in early 2026 and may be one of the first signs of tariff related impacts on prices in these categories. In contrast, prices for drugs declined early in the year. | Price growth for medical equipment and supplies accelerated in early 2026 and may be one of the first signs of tariff related impacts on prices in these categories. In contrast, prices for drugs declined early in the year. | Medical Inflation Insights - April 2026 | April 22, 2026 | block | Yes | 4/22/2026 | Insights-medical-inflation.aspx | Insights-medical-inflation | Economic & Financial | Medical Inflation Insights - April 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Medical-Inflation-Insights-Apr-2026.png | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Medical-Inflation-Insights-Apr-2026.png | Medical Inflation | Stephen Cooper | Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| Using the most recent BLS assault case data, workplace assaults show a clear upward trend: they increased at an annualized rate of 5.3% per year from 2011 through 2021–22. | Using the most recent BLS assault case data, workplace assaults show a clear upward trend: they increased at an annualized rate of 5.3% per year from 2011 through 2021–22. | Workplace Violence: Part One-Assault Trends, Drivers, and Demographics | April 13, 2026 | block | Yes | 4/13/2026 | Insights_Workplace-Violence-Part1-Assault-Trends-Drivers-Demographics.aspx | Insights_Workplace-Violence-Part1-Assault-Trends-Drivers-Demographics | Research & Briefs | Workplace Violence: Part One-Assault Trends, Drivers, and Demographics | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Workplace-Violence.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Workplace-Violence.jpg | Industry | Matt Schutz, Valeria Lara, and Mike Lambesis | Emerging Issues | Industry Trends |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Florida and Pennsylvania that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Florida and Pennsylvania that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Florida and Pennsylvania - April 2026 | April 10, 2026 | block | Yes | 4/10/2026 | Insights-CourtCase-FL-PA-Apr2026.aspx | Insights-CourtCase-FL-PA-Apr2026 | Legal | Court Case Update, Florida and Pennsylvania - April 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-FL-PA-Apr2026.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-FL-PA-Apr2026.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| In this brief, we will take a deeper dive into the labor market of 2025, assessing how these trends impact workers compensation and the outlook for the economy in 2026. | In this brief, we will take a deeper dive into the labor market of 2025, assessing how these trends impact workers compensation and the outlook for the economy in 2026. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2026 | March 25, 2026 | block | Yes | 3/25/2026 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12026.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12026 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB-Q12026.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q12026.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Patrick Coate, Yariv Fadlon, and Mari Villalta | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The legislative and regulatory landscape is top of mind for workers compensation industry stakeholders. As part of our efforts to support a healthy system, NCCI monitors legislative and regulatory activity that could impact workers compensation. | The legislative and regulatory landscape is top of mind for workers compensation industry stakeholders. As part of our efforts to support a healthy system, NCCI monitors legislative and regulatory activity that could impact workers compensation. | 2026 Emerging Legislative and Regulatory Issues | March 23, 2026 | block | Yes | 3/23/2026 | Insights-2026-Emerging-Legislative-and-Regulatory-Issues.aspx | Insights-2026-Emerging-Legislative-and-Regulatory-Issues | Regulatory & Legislative | 2026 Emerging Legislative and Regulatory Issues | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-Emerging-Legislative-and-Regulatory-Issues.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-Emerging-Legislative-and-Regulatory-Issues.jpg | Industry | Tim Tucker | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| NCCI provides an update on federal and state court decisions in that may impact workers compensation. | NCCI provides an update on federal and state court decisions in that may impact workers compensation. | Court Case Update, Federal, Florida, and Utah - March 2026 | March 18, 2026 | block | Yes | 3/18/2026 | Insights_CourtCase-FL-UT-March2026.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-FL-UT-March2026 | Legal | Court Case Update, Federal, Florida, and Utah - March 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-Update-Federal-Florida-Utah.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCase-Update-Federal-Florida-Utah.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Supreme Court of Kentucky considered whether a manufacturer that contracts with a freight carrier for the transportation raw materials may be sued by the carrier’s employee for injuries sustained while delivering materials to the manufacturer. | The Supreme Court of Kentucky considered whether a manufacturer that contracts with a freight carrier for the transportation raw materials may be sued by the carrier’s employee for injuries sustained while delivering materials to the manufacturer. | Court Case Update, Kentucky - March 2026 | March 05, 2026 | block | Yes | 3/5/2026 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-KY-2026.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-KY-2026 | Legal | Court Case Update, Kentucky - March 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-KY-Mar2026.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-KY-Mar2026.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Pain management costs vary significantly by state, even after controlling for mix in diagnoses. | Pain management costs vary significantly by state, even after controlling for mix in diagnoses. | Pain Management Interstate Variation | February 24, 2026 | block | Yes | 2/24/2026 | Insights-Pain-Management-Interstate-Variation.aspx | Insights-Pain-Management-Interstate-Variation | Research & Briefs | Pain Management Interstate Variation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Pain-Management-Interstate-Variation.png | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Pain-Management-Interstate-Variation.png | Industry | Chase Rice | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| In 2025, NCCI’s Legal Team monitored and reported on court decisions that considered familiar topics such as exclusive remedy, COVID-19, first responder presumptions, marijuana, and other specific state developments. | In 2025, NCCI’s Legal Team monitored and reported on court decisions that considered familiar topics such as exclusive remedy, COVID-19, first responder presumptions, marijuana, and other specific state developments. | Court Case Update: Looking Back at 2025 | February 16, 2026 | block | Yes | 2/16/2026 | Insights-Court-Case-Update-Looking-Back-2025.aspx | Insights-Court-Case-Update-Looking-Back-2025 | Legal | Court Case Update: Looking Back at 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Court-Case-Update-Looking-Back-2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Court-Case-Dec2024CatchUp.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Supreme Court of Oklahoma considered whether a workers compensation claimant is limited to one change of treating physician per claim. | The Supreme Court of Oklahoma considered whether a workers compensation claimant is limited to one change of treating physician per claim. | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - February 2026 | February 13, 2026 | block | Yes | 2/13/2026 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-OK-2026.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-OK-2026 | Legal | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - February 2026 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-OK-Court-Case-Update.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-OK-Court-Case-Update.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article examines how the shares of fast-emerging, slow-emerging, and total large claims have changed over time. | This article examines how the shares of fast-emerging, slow-emerging, and total large claims have changed over time. | Fast and Slow Emerging Large Claims | January 28, 2026 | block | Yes | 1/28/2026 | Insights-Fast-and-Slow-Emerging-Large-Claims.aspx | Insights-Fast-and-Slow-Emerging-Large-Claims | What's Trending | Fast and Slow Emerging Large Claims | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Large-Claim-Emergence.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Large-Claim-Emergence.jpg | Claims | Brett Foster and Yuchen Su | Emerging Issues | Claims, Emerging Topics |
| NCCI's latest loss ratio trends continue to show declines, suggesting that in the current environment, modest decreases are still expected year to year. | NCCI's latest loss ratio trends continue to show declines, suggesting that in the
current environment, modest decreases are still expected year to year. | Loss Cost and Rate Changes: Will There Be a Turn? | December 11, 2025 | block | Yes | 12/11/2025 | Insights-Loss-Cost-and-Rate-Changes-Will-There-Be-a-Turn.aspx | Insights-Loss-Cost-and-Rate-Changes-Will-There-Be-a-Turn | What's Trending | Loss Cost and Rate Changes: Will There Be a Turn? | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Loss-Cost-and-Rate-Changes-Will-There-Be-a-Turn.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Loss-Cost-and-Rate-Changes-Will-There-Be-a-Turn.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Ratemaking |
| In this brief, we will look at the recent history of government shutdowns to assess the potential impacts of the 2025 shutdown on the economy and on workers compensation. | In this brief, we will look at the recent history of government shutdowns to assess the potential impacts of the 2025 shutdown on the economy and on workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2025 | December 09, 2025 | block | Yes | 12/9/2025 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42025.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42025 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB-Q4-2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q4-2025.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Patrick Coate, Yariv Fadlon, and Mari Villalta | The Economy | Economic Uncertainty |
| Explore regional differences in frequency, severity, and costs across NCCI’s three largest jurisdictions by population—Florida, Illinois, and Texas. A downloadable file accompanies the report and offers deeper insights into each state’s unique story. | Explore regional differences in frequency, severity, and costs across NCCI’s three largest jurisdictions by population—Florida, Illinois, and Texas. A downloadable file accompanies the report and offers deeper insights into each state’s unique story. | Intrastate Regional Cost Differences | December 04, 2025 | block | Yes | 12/4/2025 | Insights-Intrastate-Regional-Cost-Differences.aspx | Insights-Intrastate-Regional-Cost-Differences | What's Trending | Intrastate Regional Cost Differences | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Intrastate-Regional-Cost-Differences.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Intrastate-Regional-Cost-Differences.jpg | Industry | Andrew Makarov, Ashley Lowenberg, Damon Raben, Katherine Leveen | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Emerging Topics, Healthcare, Medical Costs, Opioids |
| NCCI recently conducted its annual survey of insurance executives on top-of-mind issues in the workers compensation (WC) industry. | NCCI recently conducted its annual survey of insurance executives on top-of-mind issues in the workers compensation (WC) industry. | NCCI's Annual Carrier Executive Survey Results: Insights That Shape the Future | November 19, 2025 | block | Yes | 11/19/2025 | Insights-NCCIs-Annual-Carrier-Executive-Survey-Results-Insights-That-Shape-the-Future.aspx | Insights-NCCIs-Annual-Carrier-Executive-Survey-Results-Insights-That-Shape-the-Future | What's Trending | NCCI's Annual Carrier Executive Survey Results: Insights That Shape the Future | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Annual-Carrier-Executive-Survey-Results.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Annual-Carrier-Executive-Survey-Results.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| This report examines recent trends in the use of home health and skilled nursing services in workers compensation claims. It highlights significant differences in expected accident year costs when segmented by claim size and injury type. | This report examines recent trends in the use of home health and skilled nursing services in workers compensation claims. It highlights significant differences in expected accident year costs when segmented by claim size and injury type. | Home Health Service and Skilled Nursing Facility Trends in Workers Compensation | November 12, 2025 | block | Yes | 11/12/2025 | Insights-Home-Health-Service-Skilled-Nursing-Facility.aspx | Insights-Home-Health-Service-Skilled-Nursing-Facility | Research & Briefs | Home Health Service and Skilled Nursing Facility Trends in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Home-Health-Service-Skilled-Nursing-Facility.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Home-Health-Service-Skilled-Nursing-Facility.jpg | Healthcare | Nedzad Arnautovic | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare, Medical Costs |
| This research brief reports on the estimated cost share of medical equipment and its three categories for the latest accident year (AY), 2024, as well as drivers of trends across years. | This research brief reports on the estimated cost share of medical equipment and its three categories for the latest accident year (AY), 2024, as well as drivers of trends across years. | The Latest Trends in Medical Equipment Cost Share | October 27, 2025 | block | Yes | 10/27/2025 | Insights-Latest-Trends-Medical-Equipment-Cost-Share.aspx | Insights-Latest-Trends-Medical-Equipment-Cost-Share | What's Trending | The Latest Trends in Medical Equipment Cost Share | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Latest-Trends-Medical-Equipment-Cost-Share.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Latest-Trends-Medical-Equipment-Cost-Share.jpg | Medical | Carrie Wang and Chase Rice | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare, Medical Costs |
| The Appellate Court of Illinois considered whether a medical provider could recover the costs of services it had rendered to an injured employee directly from an employer under the terms of a workers compensation settlement agreement. | The Appellate Court of Illinois considered whether a medical provider could recover the costs of services it had rendered to an injured employee directly from an employer under the terms of a workers compensation settlement agreement. | Court Case Update, Illinois - October 2025 | October 27, 2025 | block | Yes | 10/26/2025 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IL-2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IL-2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, Illinois - October 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-IL-Oct2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCase-IL-Oct2025.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Remote work has created a major and durable shift in the US work environment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily in office and clerical work. Currently, about 20-30% of US workers work remotely. | Remote work has created a major and durable shift in the US work environment since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily in office and clerical work. Currently, about 20-30% of US workers work remotely. | Remote Work and Workers Compensation Frequency | October 23, 2025 | block | Yes | 10/23/2025 | Insights-Remote-Work-and-Workers-Compensation-Frequency.aspx | Insights-Remote-Work-and-Workers-Compensation-Frequency | What's Trending | Remote Work and Workers Compensation Frequency | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-Remote-Work-and-Workers-Compensation-Frequency.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-Remote-Work-and-Workers-Compensation-Frequency.jpg | Industry | Patrick Coate, Valeria Lara, and David Colón | Emerging Issues | Changing Workforce, Remote Work |
| At AIS 2025, NCCI presented the State of the Line Report—an account of results for the WC line of business reflecting the most current data available at the time. This report provides both updated results for 2024 and an early look at 2025. | At AIS 2025, NCCI presented the State of the Line Report—an account of results for the WC line of business reflecting the most current data available at the time. This report provides both updated results for 2024 and an early look at 2025. | 2025 in Sight, 2024 in Review: The Latest Results for Workers Compensation | October 08, 2025 | block | Yes | 10/8/2025 | Insights-2025-in-Sight-2024-in-Review.aspx | Insights-2025-in-Sight-2024-in-Review | Economic & Financial | 2025 in Sight, 2024 in Review: The Latest Results for Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-2025-in-Sight-2024-in-Review.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-2025-in-Sight-2024-in-Review.jpg | Financial | Samantha Sullivan, Kevin Fernes, Zachary Matson, Vanessa Polidoro | The Economy, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Emerging Issues | Financial, Ratemaking |
| The Iowa Supreme Court considered the determination of WC benefits when an employee suffers nonscheduled permanent partial disabilities and then voluntarily leaves the employment to work at a different job with higher wages. | The Iowa Supreme Court considered the determination of WC benefits when an employee suffers nonscheduled permanent partial disabilities and then voluntarily leaves the employment to work at a different job with higher wages. | Court Case Update, Iowa - October 2025 | October 07, 2025 | block | Yes | 10/7/2025 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IA-2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IA-2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, Iowa - October 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-IA-Oct2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCase-IA-Oct2025.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update, Countrywide - October 2025 | October 02, 2025 | block | Yes | 10/2/2025 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Sept2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Sept2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, Countrywide - October 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Court-Case-Oct2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdate-Thumbnail_Countrywide.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| In this brief, we will look at a broader swath of data to assess the labor market’s current state. We will outline several scenarios for how things may play out for the remainder of the year and what each scenario may mean for workers compensation. | In this brief, we will look at a broader swath of data to assess the labor market’s current state. We will outline several scenarios for how things may play out for the remainder of the year and what each scenario may mean for workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2025 | September 23, 2025 | block | Yes | 9/23/2025 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32025.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32025 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB-Q3-2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q3-2025.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Patrick Coate, and Yariv Fadlon | Emerging Issues, The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | AIS |
| Motor vehicle accidents account for only 5% of workers compensation lost-time claims, but they account for 10% of their benefit costs, and this share of dollars has grown in the past decade. | Motor vehicle accidents account for only 5% of workers compensation lost-time claims, but they account for 10% of their benefit costs, and this share of dollars has grown in the past decade. | Driving Risk: Trends in Motor Vehicle Accidents | September 17, 2025 | block | Yes | 9/17/2025 | Insights-Driving-Risk-Trends-Motor-Vehicle-Accidents.aspx | Insights-Driving-Risk-Trends-Motor-Vehicle-Accidents | What's Trending | Driving Risk: Trends in Motor Vehicle Accidents | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Driving-Risk-Trends-Motor-Vehicle-Accidents.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Driving-Risk-Trends-Motor-Vehicle-Accidents.jpg | Industry | Brian Stein | Emerging Issues | AIS, Automation & Technology, Emerging Topics |
| NCCI provides an update on two Florida appellate decisions related to workers compensation proceedings in the state. | NCCI provides an update on two Florida appellate decisions related to workers compensation proceedings in the state. | Court Case Update, Florida - September 2025 | September 15, 2025 | block | Yes | 9/15/2025 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-FL-2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-FL-2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, Florida - September 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-FL-Sept2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCase-FL-Sept2025.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Trends provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. | The 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Trends Report provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. | 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Trends Report | September 10, 2025 | block | Yes | 9/10/2025 | Insights-Legislative-Regulatory-Trends2025.aspx | Insights-Legislative-Regulatory-Trends2025 | Regulatory & Legislative | 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Trends Report | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-2025-RegLeg-Trends-Report.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2025-RegLeg-Trends-Report.jpg | Industry | Tim Tucker | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updates its reimbursement rules and rates for medical services each year. This report highlights the most relevant changes in the 2025 update and the potential impact on workers compensation medical costs. | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updates its reimbursement rules and rates for medical services each year. This report highlights the most relevant changes in the 2025 update and the potential impact on workers compensation medical costs. | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2025 | August 27, 2025 | block | Yes | 8/27/2025 | Insights-Medicare-Fee-Schedules-and-Workers-Compensation-in-2025.aspx | Insights-Medicare-Fee-Schedules-and-Workers-Compensation-in-2025 | Research & Briefs | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Medical-Fee-Schedule-2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Medical-Fee-Schedule-2025.jpg | Medical | Jon Sinclair and Katherine Norris | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare |
| As part of its core services, NCCI conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states through its Classification Inspection Program. | As part of its core services, NCCI conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states through its Classification Inspection Program. | NCCI's Classification Research - Top Reclassified Codes in 2024 | August 06, 2025 | block | Yes | 8/6/2025 | Insights-NCCIs-Classification-Research-Top-Reclassified-Codes-in-2024.aspx | Insights-NCCIs-Classification-Research-Top-Reclassified-Codes-in-2024 | What's Trending | NCCI's Classification Research - Top Reclassified Codes in 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-Top-Classified-Codes-2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-Top-Classified-Codes-2024.jpg | Medical | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Claims, Ratemaking |
| The New Mexico Supreme Court issued two decisions addressing the constitutionality and applicability of the attorney fees cap in workers compensation. | The New Mexico Supreme Court issued two decisions addressing the constitutionality and applicability of the attorney fees cap in workers compensation. | Court Case Update, New Mexico - July 2025 | July 24, 2025 | block | Yes | 7/24/2025 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-NM-July-2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-NM-July-2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, New Mexico - July 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-NM-July2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-NM-July2025.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI is now offering the Industry Trend Report, a countrywide overview of industry-level trend analyses and insights using NAICS codes. | NCCI is now offering the Industry Trend Report, a countrywide overview of industry-level trend analyses and insights using NAICS codes. | Industry Trend Report | July 08, 2025 | block | Yes | 7/8/2025 | Insights-Industry-Trend-Report.aspx | Insights-Industry-Trend-Report | What's Trending | Industry Trend Report | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Industry-Trend-Report.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Industry-Trend-Report.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Industry Trends, Changing Workforce |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Florida, Texas and West Virginia that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Florida, Texas and West Virginia that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Florida, Texas, West Virginia - July 2025 | July 02, 2025 | block | Yes | 7/2/2025 | Insights_CourtCase-FL-TX-WVA-July2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-FL-TX-WVA-July2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, Florida, Texas, West Virginia - July 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-CourtCase-INSIGHTS-FL-TX-WVA-July2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-CourtCase-INSIGHTS-FL-TX-WVA-July2025.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Supreme Court of Washington revised the standard that applies when employees afflicted by latent diseases seek to hold their employers liable outside of the workers compensation system. | The Supreme Court of Washington revised the standard that applies when employees afflicted by latent diseases seek to hold their employers liable outside of the workers compensation system. | Court Case Update, Washington - June 2025 | June 10, 2025 | block | Yes | 6/10/2025 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-WA-June-2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-WA-June-2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, Washington - June 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-WA-June25.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-WA-June25.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| View highlights from AIS 2025, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | View highlights from AIS 2025, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | AIS 2025 Highlights Report | May 14, 2025 | block | Yes | 5/14/2025 | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2025.aspx | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2025 | What's Trending | AIS 2025 Highlights Report | Article | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2025/Banner_AIS2025-Highlights_Report.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2025/Thumbnail-AIS2025.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy, Emerging Issues | AIS |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Arizona, Maryland and Minnesota that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Arizona, Maryland and Minnesota that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Arizona, Maryland and Minnesota - May 2025 | May 01, 2025 | block | Yes | 5/1/2025 | Insights-CourtCaseMay25-AZ-MD-MN.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseMay25-AZ-MD-MN | Legal | Court Case Update, Arizona, Maryland and Minnesota - May 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-AZ-MD-MN-May25.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-AZ-MD-MN-May25.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Connecticut and Pennsylvania that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Connecticut and Pennsylvania that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update - Connecticut and Pennsylvania - March 2025 | March 31, 2025 | block | Yes | 3/31/2025 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-CT-PA-March2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-CT-PA-March2025 | Legal | Court Case Update - Connecticut and Pennsylvania - March 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-CT-PA-Mar25.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-CT-PA-Mar25.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| In this brief, we will review how the economy performed during 2024, compare it to people’s perceptions of how the economy performed, and explore the mismatch between the data and perception. | In this brief, we will review how the economy performed during 2024, compare it to people’s perceptions of how the economy performed, and explore the mismatch between the data and perception. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2025 | March 19, 2025 | block | Yes | 3/19/2025 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12025.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12025 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/INSIGHTS-Banner-QEB-Q12025.jpg | /PublishingImages/INSIGHTS-THUMBNAIL-QEB-Q12025.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Patrick Coate, and Yariv Fadlon | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The Supreme Court of Illinois considered whether the widow of an employee who died as a result of workplace exposure to carcinogenic substances could file a lawsuit against the employer. | The Supreme Court of Illinois considered whether the widow of an employee who died as a result of workplace exposure to carcinogenic substances could file a lawsuit against the employer. | Court Case Update, Illinois - February 2025 | February 11, 2025 | block | Yes | 2/11/2025 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-IL-Feb2025.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-IL-Feb2025 | Legal | Court Case Update, Illinois - February 2025 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateBanner-INSIGHTS-IL-Feb2025.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateTHUMBNAIL-IL-Feb2025.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This report groups by topic and provides a high-level overview of cases reported on in 2024 and cases decided in December 2024 but reported on in January 2025. | This report groups by topic and provides a high-level overview of cases reported on in 2024 and cases decided in December 2024 but reported on in January 2025. | Court Case Update, Looking Back at 2024 | February 04, 2025 | block | Yes | 2/4/2025 | Insights-CourtCase-Update-Looking-Back-at-2024.aspx | Insights-CourtCase-Update-Looking-Back-at-2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Looking Back at 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateBanner-INSIGHTS-LookingBack2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateTHUMBNAIL-LookingBack2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI's Legal Team provides an update on appellate court decisions issued in the last month of 2024 that may be of interest to the workers compensation (WC) industry. Check out a summary of each of these decisions and a link to the court's opinion. | NCCI's Legal Team provides an update on appellate court decisions issued in the last month of 2024 that may be of interest to the workers compensation (WC) industry. Check out a summary of each of these decisions and a link to the court's opinion. | Court Case Update, December 2024 Catch Up | January 30, 2025 | block | Yes | 1/30/2025 | Insights-CourtCase-Dec2024-Catch-Up.aspx | Insights-CourtCase-Dec2024-Catch-Up | Legal | Court Case Update, December 2024 Catch Up | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Court-Case-Dec2024CatchUp.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Court-Case-Dec2024CatchUp.jpg | Industry | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| In this webinar, experts from NCCI and several of the bureaus that participated in this collaborative study discuss the trends in frequency, characteristics, loss size, and emergence of countrywide mega claims. | In this webinar, experts from NCCI and several of the bureaus that participated in this collaborative study discuss the trends in frequency, characteristics, loss size, and emergence of countrywide mega claims. | NCCI Multi-Bureau Webinar: Countrywide Mega Claims | January 29, 2025 | block | Yes | 1/29/2025 | Insights-Countrywide-Mega-Claims-Multi-Bureau-Webinar.aspx | Insights-Countrywide-Mega-Claims-Multi-Bureau-Webinar | What's Trending | NCCI Multi-Bureau Webinar: Countrywide Mega Claims | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Mega-Claims-Watch-Now.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Mega-Claims.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Emerging Topics |
| NCCI, in collaboration with other workers compensation bureaus, has released its Countrywide Mega Claims study. It analyzes trends in mega claims, those with incurred losses at 2018 cost levels of $3 million across the country. | NCCI, in collaboration with other workers compensation bureaus, has released its Countrywide Mega Claims study. It analyzes trends in mega claims, those with incurred losses at 2018 cost levels of $3 million across the country. | Countrywide Mega Claims Accident Years 2001-2021 | December 12, 2024 | block | Yes | 12/12/2024 | Insights_Countrywide-Mega-Claims-Multi-Bureau.aspx | Insights_Countrywide-Mega-Claims-Multi-Bureau | Research & Briefs | Countrywide Mega Claims Accident Years 2001-2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Mega-Claims.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Mega-Claims.jpg | Claims | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Healthcare |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Iowa, Kentucky and Maine that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Iowa, Kentucky and Maine that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Iowa, Kentucky, and Maine - November 2024 | November 25, 2024 | block | Yes | 11/25/2024 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IA-KY-ME-Nov2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IA-KY-ME-Nov2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Iowa, Kentucky, and Maine - November 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-IA-KY-ME-Nov2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-IA-KY-ME-Nov2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This interactive dashboard provides an overview of the average cost of a lost-time workers compensation claim, broken out by three main injury descriptions. | This interactive dashboard provides an overview of the average cost of a lost-time workers compensation claim, broken out by three main injury descriptions. | Injury Characteristics and Insights | November 13, 2024 | block | Yes | 11/13/2024 | Insights-Injury-Characteristics.aspx | Insights-Injury-Characteristics | What's Trending | Injury Characteristics and Insights | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Injury-Characteristics.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Injury-Characteristics.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Industry Trends, Medical Costs |
| NCCI’s annual Carrier Executive Survey is part of an ongoing communication loop that identifies key issues facing workers compensation stakeholders. | NCCI’s annual Carrier Executive Survey is part of an ongoing communication loop that identifies key issues facing workers compensation stakeholders. | NCCI’s Focus on Top Industry Concerns | November 07, 2024 | block | Yes | 11/7/2024 | Insights_NCCIs_Focus_on_Top_Industry_Concerns.aspx | Insights_NCCIs_Focus_on_Top_Industry_Concerns | What's Trending | NCCI’s Focus on Top Industry Concerns | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-Focus-on-Top-Industry-Concerns.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-Focus-on-Top-Industry-Concerns.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| In this briefing, we discuss developments in the data across key segments of the economy, how those developments have impacted the economic outlook, and what it means for workers compensation. | In this briefing, we discuss developments in the data across key segments of the economy, how those developments have impacted the economic outlook, and what it means for workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2024 | October 30, 2024 | block | Yes | 10/30/2024 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32024.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32024 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB-Q32024.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q32024.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Patrick Coate, and Yariv Fadlon | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB, Employment Trends |
| Court Case Insights provides interactive navigation for a nationwide view of court cases reported by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation. | Court Case Insights provides interactive navigation for a nationwide view of court cases reported by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation. | NCCI's Court Case Insights | October 16, 2024 | block | Yes | 10/16/2024 | Court-Case-Insights.aspx | Court-Case-Insights | Legal | NCCI's Court Case Insights | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Court-Case-Dashboard.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Court-Case-Dashboard.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| How do adverse weather conditions affect work injuries and therefore workers compensation claims? | How do adverse weather conditions affect work injuries and therefore workers compensation claims? | Adverse Weather and Workers Compensation Claims | October 15, 2024 | block | Yes | 10/15/2024 | Insights-Adverse-Weather-and-Workers-Compensation-Claims.aspx | Insights-Adverse-Weather-and-Workers-Compensation-Claims | Research & Briefs | Adverse Weather and Workers Compensation Claims | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-Adverse-Weather.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-Adverse-Weather.jpg | Industry | Patrick Coate, David Colón, and Casan Scott | Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Emerging Topics |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Colorado and Nevada that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Colorado and Nevada that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Colorado and Nevada - October 2024 | October 15, 2024 | block | Yes | 10/15/2024 | Insights_CourtCase_Update_CO_NV_October2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update_CO_NV_October2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Multistate - October 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-CourtCaseUpdate-COandNV-Oct2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-CourtCaseUpdate-COandNV-Oct2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| At AIS 2024, NCCI presented the State of the Line Report—an account of results for the WC line of business reflecting the most current data available at the time. This report provides both updated results for 2023 and an early look at 2024. | At AIS 2024, NCCI presented the State of the Line Report—an account of results for the WC line of business reflecting the most current data available at the time. This report provides both updated results for 2023 and an early look at 2024. | 2024 in Sight, 2023 in Review: The Latest Results for Workers Compensation | October 09, 2024 | block | Yes | 10/9/2024 | Insights-2023-in-Review-The-Latest-Results-for-Workers-Compensation.aspx | Insights-2023-in-Review-The-Latest-Results-for-Workers-Compensation | Economic & Financial | 2024 in Sight, 2023 in Review: The Latest Results for Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-INSIGHTS-2024-in-Sight-2023-in-Review.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-INSIGHTS-AND-Whens-the-Turn.jpg | Financial | Emily Spiteri, Samantha Sullivan, and Kevin Fernes | The Economy, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Emerging Issues | Financial, Ratemaking |
| Watch to uncover important insights into opioid prescribing patterns and the evolving landscape of pain management. | Watch to uncover important insights into opioid prescribing patterns and the evolving landscape of pain management. | NCCI's Industry Webinar: Opioid Utilization - Looking Into the Future | September 23, 2024 | block | Yes | 9/23/2024 | Insights-Industry-Webinar-Opioid-Utilization-Looking-Into-the-Future.aspx | Insights-Industry-Webinar-Opioid-Utilization-Looking-Into-the-Future | What's Trending | NCCI's Industry Webinar: Opioid Utilization - Looking Into the Future | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Opioid-Utilization-Looking-Into-the-Future-Available.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Opioid-Utilization-Looking-Into-the-Future.jpg | Opioids | Raji H. Chadarevian | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare, Medical Costs, Opioids |
| The Utah Court of Appeals clarified the standard that applies when analyzing whether injuries resulting from idiopathic falls to level ground floors can be compensable. | The Utah Court of Appeals clarified the standard that applies when analyzing whether injuries resulting from idiopathic falls to level ground floors can be compensable. | Court Case Update, Utah - September 2024 | September 12, 2024 | block | Yes | 9/11/2024 | Insights_CourtCase_Update_UT_September2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update_UT_September2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Utah—September 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateBanner-INSIGHTS-UT-Sep24.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateTHUMBNAIL-UT-Sep24.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Regulatory and Legislative Trends provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. | Regulatory and Legislative Trends provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. | 2024 Regulatory and Legislative Trends | September 05, 2024 | block | Yes | 9/5/2024 | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2024.aspx | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2024 | Regulatory & Legislative | 2024 Regulatory and Legislative Trends | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-2024-RegLegTrends.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2024-RegLegTrends.jpg | Industry | Tim Tucker | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| Permanent partial disability injuries account for approximately 50% of all workers compensation costs, with impairment ratings playing a key role in most states. Consequently, changes in impairment ratings can have a significant impact on workers compensa | Permanent partial disability injuries account for approximately 50% of all workers compensation costs, with impairment ratings playing a key role in most states. | Impairment Ratings in Workers Compensation: Gaining Insights From Claim Demographics | September 4, 2024 | block | Yes | 9/4/2024 | Insights-Impairment-Ratings-in-Workers-Compensation-Gaining-Insights-from-Claim-Demographics.aspx | Insights-Impairment-Ratings-in-Workers-Compensation-Gaining-Insights-from-Claim-Demographics | Research & Briefs | Impairment Ratings in Workers Compensation: Gaining Insights from Claim Demographics | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-Impairment-Ratings.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-Impairment-Ratings.jpg | Industry | David Colón and Casan Scott | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare |
| This report delivers timely insights into the latest economic developments and their implications for workers compensation. | This report delivers timely insights into the latest economic developments and their implications for workers compensation. | Economic Flash Report: Benchmark Revisions to Current Employment Statistics | August 22, 2024 | block | Yes | 8/22/2024 | Economic-Flash-Report.aspx | Economic-Flash-Report | Economic & Financial | This report delivers timely insights into the latest economic developments and their implications for workers compensation. | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-ECONFLASHREP.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-ECONFLASHREP.jpg | Labor Market | Stephen Cooper | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends |
| The Supreme Court of South Carolina clarified the statutory review process for workers compensation claims. | The Supreme Court of South Carolina clarified the statutory review process for workers compensation claims. | Court Case Update, South Carolina - August 2024 | August 19, 2024 | block | Yes | 8/19/2024 | Insights_CourtCase_Update_SC_August2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update_SC_August2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, South Carolina —August 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateBanner-INSIGHTS-SC-Aug2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateTHUMBNAIL-SC-Aug2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Watch to learn more about NCCI’s Decimal Extension Initiative | Watch to learn more about NCCI’s Decimal Extension Initiative | INSIGHTS Video Edition: NCCI’s Decimal Extension Initiative | August 16, 2024 | block | Yes | 8/15/2024 | INSIGHTS-Video-Decimal-Extension-Initiative.aspx | INSIGHTS-Video-Decimal-Extension-Initiative | What's Trending | INSIGHTS Video Edition: NCCI’s Decimal Extension Initiative | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-VideoEdition-Aug24.jpg | /PublishingImages/IVE-August-Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Matt Shutz and Laura Aswani | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Emerging Topics |
| NCCI is filing loss costs, rates, and Expected Loss Rates (ELRs) extended to three decimal places for all classifications, starting with filings made next filing season in July 2025 with effective dates of January 1, 2026, and subsequent. | NCCI is filing loss costs, rates, and Expected Loss Rates (ELRs) extended to three decimal places for all classifications, starting with filings made next filing season in July 2025 with effective dates of January 1, 2026, and subsequent. | Precision at Work: Filing of Three-Decimal Loss Costs, Rates, and Expected Loss Rates | July 31, 2024 | block | Yes | 7/31/2024 | Insights-Precision_Matters_Filing-of-Three-Decimal-Loss-Costs-Rates-and-Expected-Loss-Rates.aspx | Insights-Precision_Matters_Filing-of-Three-Decimal-Loss-Costs-Rates-and-Expected-Loss-Rates | What's Trending | Precision at Work: Filing of Three-Decimal Loss Costs, Rates, and Expected Loss Rates | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Precision-at-Work-INSIGHTS.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-Precision-at-Work-INSIGHTS.jpg | Medical | Matt Schutz | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| NCCI consistently hears from stakeholders that medical inflation is a top concern, and we are responding with insights, data, and NCCI’s newly developed Workers Compensation Weighted Medical Price Index. | NCCI consistently hears from stakeholders that medical inflation is a top concern, and we are responding with insights, data, and NCCI’s newly developed Workers Compensation Weighted Medical Price Index. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2024 | July 25, 2024 | block | Yes | 7/26/2024 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22024.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22024 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/INSIGHTS-Banner-QEB-Q22024.jpg | /PublishingImages/INSIGHTS-Thumbnail-QEB-Q22024.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Yariv Fadlon, and Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The Supreme Court of Mississippi ruled that the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act does not allow an insurer to rescind a workers compensation policy from the moment of its inception based on an employer’s material misrepresentation. | The Supreme Court of Mississippi ruled that the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act does not allow an insurer to rescind a workers compensation policy from the moment of its inception based on an employer’s material misrepresentation. | Court Case Update Mississippi - July 2024 | July 17, 2024 | block | Yes | 7/16/2024 | Insights_CourtCase_Update_MS_July2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update_MS_July2024 | Legal | Court Case Update Mississippi - July 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateBanner-INSIGHTS-MS-JUL2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateTHUMBNAIL-MS-JUL2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states through its Classification Inspection Program. This article shares data from the program about the top reclassified codes between 2021 and 2023. | NCCI conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states through its Classification Inspection Program. This article shares data from the program about the top reclassified codes between 2021 and 2023. | NCCI’s Classification Research - Top Reclassified Codes in 2023 | June 27, 2024 | block | Yes | 6/27/2024 | Insights-2023-Class-Inspection-Program-Top-Reclassified-Code.aspx | Insights-2023-Class-Inspection-Program-Top-Reclassified-Code | What's Trending | NCCI's Classification Research - Top Reclassified Codes in 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Top-Reclassified-Codes-2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Top-Reclassified-Codes-2023.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Claims, Ratemaking |
| The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia explained the proper benefit apportionment method when a WC claimant has pre-existing impairments to multiple body parts and later sustains new compensable injuries affecting those same body parts. | The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia explained the proper benefit apportionment method when a WC claimant has pre-existing impairments to multiple body parts and later sustains new compensable injuries affecting those same body parts. | Court Case Update, West Virginia - June 2024 | June 26, 2024 | block | Yes | 6/26/2024 | Insights_CourtCase_Update_WV_June2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update_WV_June2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, West Virginia - June 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-WV-Jun2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-CourtCaseUpdate-WV-Jun2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This report highlights the most relevant changes in the 2024 update and the potential impact on workers compensation (WC) medical costs. | This report highlights the most relevant changes in the 2024 update and the potential impact on workers compensation (WC) medical costs. | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2024 | June 20, 2024 | block | Yes | 6/20/2024 | Insights-Medicare-Fee-Schedules-and-Workers-Compensation-in-2024.aspx | Insights-Medicare-Fee-Schedules-and-Workers-Compensation-in-2024 | Research & Briefs | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_MedicalFeeSchedules-and-WC_2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_MedicalFeeSchedules-and-WC_2024.jpg | Medical | Jon Sinclair and Katherine Norris | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare |
| NCCI has a unique role in gathering and analyzing data about the workers compensation system. At AIS 2024 , we shared the latest key performance metrics, research, and analysis, and looked ahead to key issues and questions we must address. | NCCI has a unique role in gathering and analyzing data about the workers compensation system. At AIS 2024 , we shared the latest key performance metrics, research, and analysis, and looked ahead to key issues and questions we must address. | Healthy and Resilient for the Future | June 18, 2024 | block | Yes | 6/18/2024 | Insights-Healthy-and-Resilient-for-the-Future.aspx | Insights-Healthy-and-Resilient-for-the-Future | What's Trending | Healthy and Resilient for the Future | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Healthy-Resilient-for-the-Future.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-Healthy-Resilient-for-the-Future.jpg | Industry | Bill Donnell | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Ratemaking |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Colorado, Nebraska, and West Virginia that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Colorado, Nebraska, and West Virginia that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Colorado, Nebraska, and West Virginia - May 2024 | May 21, 2024 | block | Yes | 5/21/2024 | Insights_CourtCase-May2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-May2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Colorado, Nebraska, and West Virginia - May 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Court-Case-May2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Court-Case-May2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| View highlights from AIS 2024, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | View highlights from AIS 2024, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | AIS 2024 Highlights Report | May 14, 2024 | block | Yes | 5/14/2024 | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2024.aspx | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2024 | What's Trending | AIS 2024 Highlights Report | Article | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2024/Banner_AIS2024-Highlights_Report.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2024/Thumbnail-AIS2024.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy, Emerging Issues | AIS |
| In this report, we look at the Fed’s forecast for the economy in 2024 as well as three alternative scenarios. | In this report, we look at the Fed’s forecast for the economy in 2024 as well as three alternative scenarios. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2024 | May 07, 2024 | block | Yes | 5/8/2024 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12024.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12024 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB-Q12024.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q12024.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Yariv Fadlon, and Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| In the final article of our three-part series, NCCI interviewed three employers that have adopted innovative safety technology including wearables and video AI/Computer Vision. | In the final article of our three-part series, NCCI interviewed three employers that have adopted innovative safety technology including wearables and video AI/Computer Vision. | The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now Part Three - The Employer Perspective | May 1, 2024 | block | Yes | 5/1/2024 | Insights-Future-Workplace-Safety-Technology-Now-Pt3.aspx | Insights-Future-Workplace-Safety-Technology-Now-Pt3 | What's Trending | The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now Part Three - The Employer Perspective | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Future-Workplace-Pt3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Future-Workplace-Pt3.jpg | Industry | Damian England, Yuchen Su, Raji H. Chadarevian and Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Changing Workforce, Automation & Technology |
| Over the last several years, the workers compensation (WC) line of insurance has seen notable decreases in bureau level changes in states where NCCI provides ratemaking services. | Over the last several years, the workers compensation (WC) line of insurance has seen notable decreases in bureau level changes in states where NCCI provides ratemaking services. | Understanding Loss Cost Actions | April 29, 2024 | block | Yes | 4/29/2024 | Insights-Understanding-Loss-Cost-Actions.aspx | Insights-Understanding-Loss-Cost-Actions | What's Trending | Understanding Loss Cost Actions | Article | /PublishingImages/feature.cb492-Banner-INSIGHTS.jpg | /PublishingImages/feature.cb492-THUMBNAIL.jpg | Industry | Nadege Bernard | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Emerging Topics, Financial, Ratemaking |
| NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2024 | April 18, 2024 | block | Yes | 4/18/2024 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Apr2024.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Apr2024 | Legal | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdate-Banner-INSIGHTS-APR2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdate-Thumbnail_Countrywide.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Idaho, Iowa, and New Mexico that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Idaho, Iowa, and New Mexico that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Iowa, Idaho, and New Mexico – April 2024 | April 16, 2024 | block | Yes | 4/16/2024 | Insights-Court-Case-Update-April-2024.aspx | Insights-Court-Case-Update-April-2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Iowa, Idaho, and New Mexico – April 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdate-BANNER-INSIGHTS-ID-IA-NM-Apr2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdate-THUMBNAIL-ID-IA-NM-Apr2024.jpg | Court Cases | Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Maryland and North Carolina that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Maryland and North Carolina that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Maryland and North Carolina - April 2024 | April 02, 2024 | block | Yes | 4/2/2024 | Insights-CourtCaseApril2024.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseApril2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Multistate - April 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-MD-NC-APR2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-MD-NC-APR2024.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Influence of Wage on Temporary Disability Duration—A Modeled View | Our investigation reveals that answering the question, "Do wages influence temporary disability duration?" requires a closer look.
| The Influence of Wage on Temporary Disability Duration—A Modeled View | March 25, 2024 | block | Yes | 3/25/2024 | Insights_Influence_Wage_Temp_Disab_Duration.aspx | Insights_Influence_Wage_Temp_Disab_Duration | What's Trending | The Influence of Wage on Temporary Disability Duration—A Modeled View | Article | /PublishingImages//feature.DurationWage-InsightsBanner.jpg | /PublishingImages//feature.DurationWage-Thumbnail.jpg | Indemnity | Kirk Bitu, Alana Bernardo, and Casan Scott | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims |
| NCCI remains vigilant, proactively addressing potential industry challenges. | NCCI remains vigilant, proactively addressing potential industry challenges. | Preparing With Purpose | February 20, 2024 | block | Yes | 2/20/2024 | Insights-Preparing-With-Purpose.aspx | Insights-Preparing-With-Purpose | What's Trending | Preparing With Purpose | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Bill-OpEd-Top-Concerns.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Bill-OpEd-Top-Concerns.jpg | Industry | Bill Donnell | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| This edition of the Quarterly Economics Briefing details the evolution of the labor market development in 2023 and why we remain positive about the labor market and the economy heading into 2024. | This edition of the Quarterly Economics Briefing details the evolution of the labor market development in 2023 and why we remain positive about the labor market and the economy heading into 2024. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2023 | January 29, 2024 | block | Yes | 1/29/2024 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42023.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42023 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB-Q4-2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q4-2023.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Yariv Fadlon, and Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The Supreme Court of Oklahoma addressed a question related to the cap on PPD benefits when a claimant has not yet reached 100% impairment. | The Supreme Court of Oklahoma addressed a question related to the cap on PPD benefits when a claimant has not yet reached 100% impairment. | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - January 2024 | January 09, 2024 | block | Yes | 1/9/2024 | Insights-CourtCaseJan2024.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseJan2024 | Legal | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - January 2024 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-OK-Court-Case2024.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-OK-Court-Case2024.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| A new survey has produced familiar feedback as workers compensation executives express unease about rate adequacy, medical inflation, economic uncertainty, and the shifting workplace and workforce. | A new survey has produced familiar feedback as workers compensation executives express unease about rate adequacy, medical inflation, economic uncertainty, and the shifting workplace and workforce. | Survey of Carrier Executives Reveals Top Concerns and Emerging Issues | January 08, 2024 | block | Yes | 1/8/2024 | Insights-Top-Concerns-Emerging-Issues.aspx | Insights-Top-Concerns-Emerging-Issues | What's Trending | Survey of Carrier Executives Reveals Top Concerns and Emerging Issues | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Insights-Top-Industry-Concerns.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Insights-Top-Industry-Concerns.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Economic Uncertainty, Medical Costs |
| On November 30, 2023, the Appellate Court of Maryland, in Ledford v. Jenway Contracting, Inc., held, for the first time, that workers compensation (WC) exclusive remedy bars a wrongful death lawsuit brought by an employee’s non-dependent child. | The appellate Court of Maryland considered whether workers compensation exclusive remedy bars wrongful death lawsuit brought by an employee's nondependent child. | Court Case Update, Maryland - December 2023 | December 08, 2023 | block | Yes | 12/8/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseDec2023.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseDec2023 | Legal | Court Case Update, Maryland - December 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateBanner-INSIGHTS-MD-Dec2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateTHUMBNAIL-MD-Dec2023.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| In this second article of our three-part series, NCCI interviewed six technology innovators who are actively working with workers compensation stakeholders to create and provide various types of workplace safety technologies. | In this second article of our three-part series, NCCI interviewed six technology innovators who are actively working with workers compensation stakeholders to create and provide various types of workplace safety technologies. | The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now - Part Two - The Technology Provider Perspective | November 28, 2023 | block | Yes | 11/28/2023 | Insights-Future-Workplace-Safety-Technology-Now-Pt2.aspx | Insights-Future-Workplace-Safety-Technology-Now-Pt2 | What's Trending | The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now - Part Two - The Technology Provider Perspective | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Future-Workplace-Pt2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Future-Workplace-Pt2.jpg | Industry | Damian England, Yuchen Su, Raji H. Chadarevian and Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Changing Workforce, Automation & Technology |
| The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia clarified that the increased-risk test may be used to determine whether injuries sustained by employees engaged in a neutral risk activity are compensable under workers compensation. | The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia clarified that the increased-risk test may be used to determine whether injuries sustained by employees engaged in a neutral risk activity are compensable under workers compensation. | Court Case Update, West Virginia - November 2023 | November 28, 2023 | block | Yes | 11/28/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseNov2023-WV.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseNov2023-WV | Legal | Court Case Update, West Virginia - November 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-WV2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCase-WV2023.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The majority of lost-time claims receive temporary disability benefits at some point. It’s important to develop a thorough understanding of these benefits. This brief is the first in a series on workers compensation temporary disability benefits. | The majority of lost-time claims receive temporary disability benefits at some point. It’s important to develop a thorough understanding of these benefits. This brief is the first in a series on workers compensation temporary disability benefits. | Workers Compensation Temporary Disability Benefit Duration - A First Look | November 09, 2023 | block | Yes | 11/9/2023 | Insights-WorkersComp-Temp-Disability-Benefit-Duration.aspx | Insights-WorkersComp-Temp-Disability-Benefit-Duration | What's Trending | Workers Compensation Temporary Disability Benefit Duration - A First Look | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Temp-Disability.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Temp-Disability.jpg | Indemnity | Kirk Bitu, Alana Bernardo, and Casan Scott | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Industry Trends, Medical Costs |
| In this report, NCCI provides updated financial results for 2022, as well as preliminary information for 2023. | In this report, NCCI provides updated financial results for 2022, as well as preliminary information for 2023. | 2023 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | November 01, 2023 | block | Yes | 11/1/2023 | Insights-2023-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-UPD.aspx | Insights-2023-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-UPD | Economic & Financial | 2023 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-2023-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-UPD.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2023-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-UPD.jpg | Financial | Emily Spiteri and Samantha Sullivan | The Economy, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Financial, Ratemaking |
| A Florida appellate court addressed whether the spouse of a deceased firefighter could receive workers compensation death benefits in addition to other statutory benefits that are available to firefighters diagnosed with cancer. | A Florida appellate court addressed whether the spouse of a deceased firefighter could receive workers compensation death benefits in addition to other statutory benefits that are available to firefighters diagnosed with cancer. | Court Case Update, Florida - November 2023 | November 01, 2023 | block | Yes | 11/1/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseNov2023-FL.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseNov2023-FL | Legal | Court Case Update, Florida - November 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-Florida-Nov23.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-FL2022.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This insightful session features key findings from a study on physician service utilization across states. | This insightful session features key findings from a study on physician service utilization across states. | Physician Service Utilization - A Multistate Review | October 30, 2023 | block | Yes | 10/30/2023 | Insights-Physician-Service-Utilization-MultiState-Review.aspx | Insights-Physician-Service-Utilization-MultiState-Review | What's Trending | Physician Service Utilization - A Multistate Review | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Physician-Service-Utilization-MultiState-Review.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Physician-Service-Utilization-MultiState-Review.jpg | Medical | Raji H. Chadarevian | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare, Medical Costs |
| Recession odds have diminished over the past quarter as the labor market has remained strong, real wage growth has turned positive, and pandemic era savings have yet to be exhausted. We dive into the details and their impact on workers compensation. | Recession odds have diminished over the past quarter as the labor market has remained strong, real wage growth has turned positive, and pandemic era savings have yet to be exhausted. We dive into the details and their impact on workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2023 | October 26, 2023 | block | Yes | 10/26/2023 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32023.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32023 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Q3-2023-QEB.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Q3-2023-QEB.jpg | QEB | Stephen Cooper, Yariv Fadlon, and Patrick Coate | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | COVID-19, Emerging Topics, Employment Trends, Medical Costs |
| The Supreme Court of Kentucky addressed when a claimant should notify the employer of an impending coal workers’ pneumoconiosis claim. | The Supreme Court of Kentucky addressed when a claimant should notify the employer of an impending coal workers’ pneumoconiosis claim. | Court Case Update, Kentucky - October 2023 | October 04, 2023 | block | Yes | 10/4/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseOct2023-KY.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseOct2023-KY | Legal | Court Case Update, Kentucky - October 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCase-Kentucky-Oct23.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-KY-Sept2019.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Supreme Court of Idaho considered the issue of statutory employer immunity and third-party tort liability. | The Supreme Court of Idaho considered the issue of statutory employer immunity and third-party tort liability. | Court Case Update, Idaho - September 2023 | September 27, 2023 | block | Yes | 9/27/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseSept2023-ID.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseSept2023-ID | Legal | Court Case Update, Idaho - September 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-ID-Sep2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-ID.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Delaware and Kentucky that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Delaware and Kentucky that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Delaware and Kentucky - September 2023 | September 08, 2023 | block | Yes | 9/8/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseSept2023-DE-KY.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseSept2023-DE-KY | Legal | Court Case Update, Delaware and Kentucky - September 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-DE-KY-CourtCaseUpdate.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-DE-KY-CourtCaseUpdate.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| 2023 Regulatory and Legislative Trends provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. | 2023 Regulatory and Legislative Trends provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. | 2023 Regulatory and Legislative Trends | August 29, 2023 | block | Yes | 8/29/2023 | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2023.aspx | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2023 | Regulatory & Legislative | 2023 Regulatory and Legislative Trends | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-RegLegTrends2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-RegLegTrends2023.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| From AI to wearable technology and more, we discuss carrier feedback on how technology is shaping the future of workplace safety. | From AI to wearable technology and more, we discuss carrier feedback on how technology is shaping the future of workplace safety. | INSIGHTS Video Edition: The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now | August 23, 2023 | block | Yes | 8/23/2023 | Insights_video-FutureOf-Workplace-Safety.aspx | Insights_video-FutureOf-Workplace-Safety | What's Trending | INSIGHTS Video Edition: The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now | Video | /PublishingImages/Banner-IVE-FutureOf-Workplace-Safety.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-IVE-FutureOf-Workplace-Safety.jpg | Industry | Damian England and Sheila Fortson | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Automation & Technology, Changing Workforce |
| The Court of Appeals of Oregon, for the first time, reviewed the standard that should be applied when employers seek to rebut the WC presumption that a firefighter’s contraction of certain types of cancer are caused by the employment. | The Court of Appeals of Oregon, for the first time, reviewed the standard that should be applied when employers seek to rebut the WC presumption that a firefighter’s contraction of certain types of cancer are caused by the employment. | Court Case Update, Oregon - August 2023 | August 22, 2023 | block | Yes | 8/22/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseAug2023-OR.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseAug2023-OR | Legal | Court Case Update, Oregon - August 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-OR-Aug23.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-CourtCaseUpdate-OR-Aug23.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states through its Classification Inspection Program. This article shares data from the program about the top reclassified codes between 2020 and 2022. | NCCI conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states through its Classification Inspection Program. This article shares data from the program about the top reclassified codes between 2020 and 2022. | NCCI's Classification Research - Top Reclassified Codes in 2022 | August 17, 2023 | block | Yes | 8/17/2023 | Insights-2022-Class-Inspection-Program-Top-Reclassified-Code.aspx | Insights-2022-Class-Inspection-Program-Top-Reclassified-Code | What's Trending | NCCI's Classification Research - Top Reclassified Codes in 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_TopReclassifiecCodes2022.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_TopReclassifiecCodes2022.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Claims, Ratemaking |
| The evolving workplace is top of mind for workers compensation stakeholders. In this first article of our three-part series, NCCI separately interviewed representatives from four insurance companies in various stages of testing safety technology. | The evolving workplace is top of mind for workers compensation stakeholders. In this first article of our three-part series, NCCI separately interviewed representatives from four insurance companies in various stages of testing safety technology. | The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now - Part One - The Carrier Perspective | August 09, 2023 | block | Yes | 8/9/2023 | Insights-Future-Workplace-Safety-Technology-Now.aspx | Insights-Future-Workplace-Safety-Technology-Now | What's Trending | The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now - Part One - The Carrier Perspective | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Future-Workplace.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Future-Workplace.jpg | Industry | Damian England, Yuchen Su, Raji H. Chadarevian and Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Changing Workforce, Automation & Technology |
| The Michigan Supreme Court adopted a new test to determine compensability for mental injuries. | The Michigan Supreme Court adopted a new test to determine compensability for mental injuries. | Court Case Update, Michigan - August 2023 | August 03, 2023 | block | Yes | 8/3/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseAug2023-MI.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseAug2023-MI | Legal | Court Case Update, Michigan - August 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/BANNER-CourtCaseUpdate-INSIGHTS-MI-Aug23.jpg | /PublishingImages/THUMBNAIL-CourtCaseUpdate-MI.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The US labor market is strong. We examine likely drivers of a potential recession or slowdown and show that current economic indicators do not suggest an imminent recession. However, drawdowns of consumer savings could lead to slowing economic growth. | The US labor market is strong. We examine likely drivers of a potential recession or slowdown and show that current economic indicators do not suggest an imminent recession. However, drawdowns of consumer savings could lead to slowing economic growth. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2023 | July 24, 2023 | block | Yes | 7/24/2023 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22023.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22023 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-QEB_Q2-2023-INSIGHTS.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-VCES_QEB_Q2-2023.jpg | QEB | Patrick Coate and Yariv Fadlon | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Oregon, California and Idaho that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on court decisions in Oregon, California and Idaho that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Oregon, California and Idaho - July 2023 | July 17, 2023 | block | Yes | 7/17/2023 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-OR-CA-ID-Jul2023.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-OR-CA-ID-Jul2023 | Legal | Court Case Update, Oregon, California and Idaho - July 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateBanner-INSIGHTS-OR-CA-ID-Jul23.jpg | /PublishingImages/CourtCaseUpdateTHUMBNAIL-OR-CA-ID-Jul23.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Bill Donnell reflects on the current state of the workers compensation system and on the challenges it may face in the future. | Bill Donnell reflects on the current state of the workers compensation system and on the challenges it may face in the future. | Workers Compensation: Past, Present, and Future | July 12, 2023 | block | Yes | 7/12/2023 | Insights-WorkersComp-Past-Present-Future.aspx | Insights-WorkersComp-Past-Present-Future | What's Trending | Workers Compensation: Past, Present, and Future | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Bill-OpEd-2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Bill-OpEd-2023.jpg | Industry | Bill Donnell | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| View highlights from AIS 2023, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | View highlights from AIS 2023, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | AIS 2023 Highlights Report | May 18, 2023 | block | Yes | 5/18/2023 | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2023.aspx | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2023 | What's Trending | AIS 2023 Highlights Report | Article | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2023/Banner_INSIGHTS_AIS2023-HighlightsReport.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2023/Thumbnail-AIS2023-HighlightsReport.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Emerging Issues | AIS |
| The labor market is starting to cool off but remains favorable to workers by historical standards, and its cooling is not evenly distributed across economic sectors. Employment and wage growth and hiring rates demonstrate this pattern in recent months. | The labor market is starting to cool off but remains favorable to workers by historical standards, and its cooling is not evenly distributed across economic sectors. Employment and wage growth and hiring rates demonstrate this pattern in recent months. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2023 | April 27, 2023 | block | Yes | 4/27/2023 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12023.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12023 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Insights-Q1_2023-QEB.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Q1_2023-QEB.jpg | QEB | Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2023 | April 25, 2023 | block | Yes | 4/25/2023 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Apr2023.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Apr2023 | Legal | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide-Apr23.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates its reimbursement rules and rates for medical services each year. Learn more about changes in 2023, and their potential effect on workers compensation (WC) medical costs. | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates its reimbursement rules and rates for medical services each year. Learn more about changes in 2023, and their potential effect on workers compensation (WC) medical costs. | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2023 | April 17, 2023 | block | Yes | 4/17/2023 | Insights-MedicareFeeSchedules-WorkersComp-2023.aspx | Insights-MedicareFeeSchedules-WorkersComp-2023 | Research & Briefs | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_MedicalFee-Work.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-MedicalFee-Work.jpg | Medical | Jon Sinclair and Katherine Norris | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare |
| As NCCI celebrates its 100-year Anniversary, this article reflects on how ratemaking has changed over the past century. While the challenges facing the WC system may seem unique, the themes are reminiscent of historical challenges the industry has faced. | As NCCI celebrates its 100-year Anniversary, this article reflects on how ratemaking has changed over the past century. While the challenges facing the WC system may seem unique, the themes are reminiscent of historical challenges the industry has faced. | 100 Years of Ratemaking | April 03, 2023 | block | Yes | 4/3/2023 | Insights-100-Years-Ratemaking.aspx | Insights-100-Years-Ratemaking | What's Trending | 100 Years of Ratemaking | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Insights-Ratemaking.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Ratemaking.jpg | Industry | Carolyn Wise and Marisa Steinberg | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| This is the fourth and last installment in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. This one explores price and utilization trends in prescription drugs and how each contributes to WC costs in four US geographical regions. | This is the fourth and last installment in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. This one explores price and utilization trends in prescription drugs and how each contributes to WC costs in four US geographical regions. | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Prescription Drugs | March 28, 2023 | block | Yes | 3/28/2023 | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Prescription-Drugs.aspx | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Prescription-Drugs | What's Trending | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Prescription Drugs | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-InflationWorkersComp-PT4.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-InflationWorkersComp-PT4.jpg | AIS | Raji H. Chadarevian, David Colon, and Amelia Carroll | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | AIS |
| The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania considered whether an employer or workers compensation carrier may be required to reimburse an injured claimant for medical marijuana treatment costs. | The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania considered whether an employer or workers compensation carrier may be required to reimburse an injured claimant for medical marijuana treatment costs. | Court Case Update, Pennsylvania - March 2023 | March 24, 2023 | block | Yes | 3/24/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseMar2023-PA.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseMar2023-PA | Legal | Court Case Update, Pennsylvania - March 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-PA-Mar23.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-PA.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Supreme Court of Kentucky adopted for the first time the economic realities test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor for purposes of workers compensation. | The Supreme Court of Kentucky adopted for the first time the economic realities test to determine whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor for purposes of workers compensation. | Court Case Update, Kentucky - March 2023 | March 02, 2023 | block | Yes | 3/2/2023 | Insights-CourtCaseMar2023-KY.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseMar2023-KY | Legal | Court Case Update, Kentucky - March 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-KY-Mar2023.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-KY-Sept2019.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI’s 2023 update to our white paper on presumptive coverage for firefighters and other first responders discusses workers compensation presumptions, a topic often debated in state legislatures. | NCCI’s 2023 update to our white paper on presumptive coverage for firefighters and other first responders discusses workers compensation presumptions, a topic often debated in state legislatures. | Firefighters and First Responders: 2023 Update On Presumptive Workers Comp Benefits | February 16, 2023 | block | Yes | 2/16/2023 | Insights-Firefighters-First-Responders-2023-Update.aspx | Insights-Firefighters-First-Responders-2023-Update | Regulatory & Legislative | Firefighters and First Responders: 2023 Update On Presumptive Workers Comp Benefits | Article | /PublishingImages/Firefighters_Banner_Insights.jpg | /PublishingImages/Firefighters_FirstResponders_Thumbnail.jpg | Economics | Kim Neugent and Bruce Spidell | Emerging Issues | AIS |
| This is the third of four installments in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. This one explores price and utilization trends in physician services and how each contributes to WC costs in four US geographical regions. | This is the third of four installments in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. This one explores price and utilization trends in physician services and how each contributes to WC costs in four US geographical regions. | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Physician Services | February 07, 2023 | block | Yes | 2/7/2023 | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Physician-Services.aspx | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Physician-Services | Research & Briefs | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Physician Services | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-InflationWorkersComp_pt3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-InflationWorkersComp_pt3.jpg | Medical Inflation | Raji H. Chadarevian and David Colon | The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| Provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team in 2022, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team in 2022, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update: Looking Back at 2022 | February 06, 2023 | block | Yes | 2/6/2023 | Insights-CourtCase-Looking-Back-2022.aspx | Insights-CourtCase-Looking-Back-2022 | Legal | Court Case Update: Looking Back at 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-LookingBackAt2022.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-August2019.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Reduced immigration in 2020 and 2021 lowered labor supply in the US. How much do foreign-born workers drive labor force growth, and what occupations are most affected? NCCI addresses these changes and their impact on workers compensation. | Reduced immigration in 2020 and 2021 lowered labor supply in the US. How much do foreign-born workers drive labor force growth, and what occupations are most affected? NCCI addresses these changes and their impact on workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2022 | January 31, 2023 | block | Yes | 1/31/2023 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42022.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42022 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Insights-Q4_2022-QEB.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Q4_2022-QEB.jpg | QEB | Patrick Coate | The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics | Employment Trends, QEB |
| Policymakers and insurers are marking an important milestone this year—the 100-year anniversary of the creation of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). | Policymakers and insurers are marking an important milestone this year—the 100-year anniversary of the creation of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI). | 2023 Marks Critical Milestone for Workers Compensation | January 24, 2023 | block | Yes | 1/24/2023 | Insights-2023-Marks-Critical-Milestone-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-2023-Marks-Critical-Milestone-WorkersComp | What's Trending | 2023 Marks Critical Milestone for Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-BillDonnellOpEd-100yr.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-BillDonnellOpEd-100yr.jpg | Industry | Bill Donnell | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy, Emerging Issues | Industry Trends, Emerging Topics, Changing Workforce, AIS |
| This is the second of four installments in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. It focuses on facility services by drilling down on price and utilization trends for different types of facilities. | This is the second of four installments in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. It focuses on facility services by drilling down on price and utilization trends for different types of facilities. | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Facility Services | January 18, 2023 | block | Yes | 1/18/2023 | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Facility-Services.aspx | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Facility-Services | Research & Briefs | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Facility Services | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-InflationWorkersComp-pt2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-InflationWorkersComp-pt2.jpg | Medical Inflation | Jon Sinclair, Raji H. Chadarevian, and David Colon | The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| The Supreme Court of Montana clarified the permanent partial disability (PPD) benefit rate calculation for employees with concurrent jobs. | The Supreme Court of Montana clarified the permanent partial disability (PPD) benefit rate calculation for employees with concurrent jobs. | Court Case Update, Montana - January 2023 | January 13, 2023 | block | Yes | 1/13/2023 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-MT-Jan2023.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-MT-Jan2023 | Legal | Court Case Update, Montana - January 2023 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-MT-Jan23.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-MT.jpg | Court Cases | Adam Levell and Annializ Lima Hevia | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts have had both direct and indirect effects on the workers compensation industry. This article provides an overview of countrywide changes in lost-time claim frequency and severity. | The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts have had both direct and indirect effects on the workers compensation industry. This article provides an overview of countrywide changes in lost-time claim frequency and severity. | An Interactive View of Workers Compensation Frequency and Severity | December 15, 2022 | block | Yes | 12/15/2022 | Insights-WorkersComp-Frequency-Severity-An-Interactive-View.aspx | Insights-WorkersComp-Frequency-Severity-An-Interactive-View | What's Trending | An Interactive View of Workers Compensation Frequency and Severity | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-WC-Frequency-Severity_Interactive-View.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WC-Frequency-Severity_Interactive-View.jpg | COVID-19 | Carolyn Wise and Kevin Fernes | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, The Economy | Claims |
| Heading into its centennial year, NCCI reveals the results of its annual survey of top insurance executives. See what concerns are top of mind as we approach 2023. | Heading into its centennial year, NCCI reveals the results of its annual survey of top insurance executives. See what concerns are top of mind as we approach 2023. | Familiar Challenges With New Wrinkles: Workers Compensation Executives Share Their Top Concerns | December 12, 2022 | block | Yes | 12/12/2022 | Insights-WorkersComp-Execs-Share-Top-Concerns2022.aspx | Insights-WorkersComp-Execs-Share-Top-Concerns2022 | What's Trending | Familiar Challenges With New Wrinkles: Workers Compensation Executives Share Their Top Concerns | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_TopIndustry2022.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_TopIndustry2022.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| Court Case Update, Arizona - December 2022 | The Supreme Court of Arizona upheld the constitutionality of a WC statute that limits WC claims for mental illnesses. | Court Case Update, Arizona - December 2022 | December 01, 2022 | block | Yes | 12/1/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-AZ-Dec2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-AZ-Dec2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Arizona - December 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-AZ-Dec22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-AZ.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation (WC) across the states. | NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation (WC) across the states. | Court Case Update, Countrywide - November 2022 | November 17, 2022 | block | Yes | 11/17/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Nov2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Nov2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Countrywide - November 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide-Nov22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), in collaboration with nine other workers compensation rating bureaus, has jointly released phase II of COVID-19 and Workers Compensation. This updated study includes 2 years of claims data. | The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), in collaboration with nine other workers compensation rating bureaus, has jointly released phase II of COVID-19 and Workers Compensation. This updated study includes 2 years of claims data. | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation - Phase II of the Multibureau Collaboration | November 15, 2022 | block | Yes | 11/15/2022 | Insights_Multibureau-Evaluation-COVID-19-PhaseII.aspx | Insights_Multibureau-Evaluation-COVID-19-PhaseII | Research & Briefs | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation - Phase II of the Multibureau Collaboration | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-COVID-Phase2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID-Phase2.jpg | COVID-19 | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | COVID-19 |
| Decreased labor supply is driving the tight US labor market. Which workers are returning to the labor force and which are not? And what does lower labor force participation mean for workers compensation? | Decreased labor supply is driving the tight US labor market. Which workers are returning to the labor force and which are not? And what does lower labor force participation mean for workers compensation? | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2022 | November 14, 2022 | block | Yes | 11/14/2022 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32022.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32022 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Insights-Q3-2022-QEB.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Q3-2022-QEB.jpg | QEB | Patrick Coate | Emerging Issues, The Economy | Employment Trends, Emerging Topics |
| The Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled that the date used to determine whether a first responder is eligible for PTSD benefits under Florida statute 112.1815 is the date the PTSD led the claimant to quit her job and suffer wage loss. | The Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled that the date used to determine whether a first responder is eligible for PTSD benefits under Florida statute 112.1815 is the date the PTSD led the claimant to quit her job and suffer wage loss. | Court Case Update, Florida - November 2022 | November 14, 2022 | block | Yes | 11/14/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-FL-Nov2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-FL-Nov2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Florida - November 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-FL-Nov22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-FL2022.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| In this report, NCCI provides updated financial results for 2021, as well as preliminary information for 2022. | In this report, NCCI provides updated financial results for 2021, as well as preliminary information for 2022. | 2022 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | November 07, 2022 | block | Yes | 11/7/2022 | Insights-2022-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-Update.aspx | Insights-2022-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-Update | Economic & Financial | 2022 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-WC-FinancialResults.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WC-FinancialResults.jpg | Financial | Emily Spiteri and Samantha Sullivan | The Economy, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Financial, Ratemaking |
| Wages have grown relatively faster for lower wage workers since the pandemic, and Workers Comp rates account for that in premiums and benefits accordingly. | Wages have grown relatively faster for lower wage workers since the pandemic, and Workers Comp rates account for that in premiums and benefits accordingly. | Why Wage Inflation Matters in Workers Compensation | October 31, 2022 | block | Yes | 10/31/2022 | Insights-Why-Wage-Inflation-Matters-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Why-Wage-Inflation-Matters-WorkersComp | Research & Briefs | Why Wage Inflation Matters in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Why-Wage-Inflation-Matters.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Why-Wage-Inflation-Matters.jpg | Labor Market | Anae Newman, Carrie Wang, and Kirk Bitu | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Economic Uncertainty, Ratemaking, Wage Growth |
| The Court of Appeals of New Mexico considered whether WC claimants must be fully reimbursed for their medical marijuana expenses used as treatment for a workplace injury. | The Court of Appeals of New Mexico considered whether WC claimants must be fully reimbursed for their medical marijuana expenses used as treatment for a workplace injury. | Court Case Update, New Mexico - October 2022 | October 21, 2022 | block | Yes | 10/21/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-NM-Oct2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-NM-Oct2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, New Mexico - October 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NM-Oct22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NM-Feb22.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Long COVID refers to individuals infected with COVID-19 who subsequently endured persistent, debilitating symptoms for weeks and months after initial infection. This study explores the long COVID experience and how it relates to workers compensation. | Long COVID refers to individuals infected with COVID-19 who subsequently endured persistent, debilitating symptoms for weeks and months after initial infection. This study explores the long COVID experience and how it relates to workers compensation. | Long COVID in Workers Compensation: A First Look | October 17, 2022 | block | Yes | 10/17/2022 | Insights-Long-COVID-WorkersComp-First-Look.aspx | Insights-Long-COVID-WorkersComp-First-Look | Research & Briefs | Long COVID in Workers Compensation: A First Look | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-LongCovid.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-LongCovid.jpg | COVID-19 | Michael Choo, Robert Moss, and Nedžad Arnautović | Emerging Issues | COVID-19 |
| This is the first of four installments in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. It explores price and utilization trends in medical services, and how each contributes to WC costs in the four US geographical regions. | This is the first of four installments in NCCI’s series on inflation and workers compensation (WC) medical costs. It explores price and utilization trends in medical services, and how each contributes to WC costs in the four US geographical regions. | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Overall Medical | October 10, 2022 | block | Yes | 10/10/2022 | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Overall-Medical.aspx | Insights-Inflation-WorkersComp-Medical-Costs-Overall-Medical | Research & Briefs | Inflation and Workers Compensation Medical Costs - Overall Medical | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-InflationWorkersComp.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-InflationWorkersComp.jpg | Medical Inflation | Raji H. Chadarevian, David Colon, and Amelia Carroll | The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| The Supreme Court of Alaska ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission can award enhanced attorney fees to successful claimants. | The Supreme Court of Alaska ruled that the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission can award enhanced attorney fees to successful claimants. | Court Case Update, Alaska - October 2022 | October 05, 2022 | block | Yes | 10/5/2022 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-AK-Oct2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-AK-Oct2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Alaska - October 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-AK-Oct22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-AK.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Donna Glenn, chief actuary of NCCI, recently spoke with Insurance Information Institute CEO Sean Kevelighan. They discussed how the workers comp industry has responded and adapted to changes in the workforce and economy over the past two years. | Donna Glenn, chief actuary of NCCI, recently spoke with Insurance Information Institute CEO Sean Kevelighan. They discussed how the workers comp industry has responded and adapted to changes in the workforce and economy over the past two years. | The Executive Exchange With Donna Glenn: NCCI and the Insurance Information Institute | September 27, 2022 | block | Yes | 9/27/2022 | Insights-Executive-Exchange-NCCI-III-DonnaGlenn.aspx | Insights-Executive-Exchange-NCCI-III-DonnaGlenn | What's Trending | The Executive Exchange With Donna Glenn: NCCI and the Insurance Information Institute | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-III-ExecutiveExchange2022.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-III-ExecutiveExchange2022.jpg | Industry | Donna Glenn | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Emerging Topics |
| This research brief explores three ways the Great Reshuffle has impacted the labor market: more short-tenured workers, more remote workers, and changing worker mix. It then discusses implications of these changes for workers compensation frequency. | This research brief explores three ways the Great Reshuffle has impacted the labor market: more short-tenured workers, more remote workers, and changing worker mix. It then discusses implications of these changes for workers compensation frequency. | The Great Reshuffle and Workers Compensation Frequency | September 28, 2022 | block | Yes | 9/27/2022 | Insights-Great-Reshuffle-WorkersComp-Frequency2022.aspx | Insights-Great-Reshuffle-WorkersComp-Frequency2022 | Research & Briefs | The Great Reshuffle and Workers Compensation Frequency | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-Great-Reshuffle2022.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Great-Reshuffle2022.jpg | Labor Market | Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics | Employment Trends, Remote Work |
| The Supreme Court of Nebraska considered the application of WC exclusive remedy to an employee’s wrongful termination claim brought under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act when the claim arose from a compensable work-related injury. | The Supreme Court of Nebraska considered the application of WC exclusive remedy to an employee’s wrongful termination claim brought under the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act when the claim arose from a compensable work-related injury. | Court Case Update, Nebraska - September 2022 | September 14, 2022 | block | Yes | 9/14/2022 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-NE-Sept2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-NE-Sept2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Nebraska - September 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NE-Sep22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-NE.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article examines recent, digital updates to the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment and their potential impact on workers compensation indemnity costs. | This article examines recent, digital updates to the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment and their potential impact on workers compensation indemnity costs. | The AMA Guides Digital Connection to Workers Compensation | September 12, 2022 | block | Yes | 9/12/2022 | Insights-AMA-Guides-Digital-Connection-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-AMA-Guides-Digital-Connection-WorkersComp | What's Trending | The AMA Guides Digital Connection to Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_AMA-Guides.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_AMA-Guides.jpg | Medical | Bruce Spidell and Jorge Martin | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| An overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. The enhanced format includes a summary report and two new interactive dashboards. | An overview of key legislative, regulatory, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system. The enhanced format includes a summary report and two new interactive dashboards. | 2022 Regulatory and Legislative Trends | August 25, 2022 | block | Yes | 8/25/2022 | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2022.aspx | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2022 | Regulatory & Legislative | 2022 Regulatory and Legislative Trends | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-2022RegLegTrendsReport.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2022RegLegTrendsReport.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| The South Dakota Supreme Court clarified that under the intentional tort exception to WC exclusive remedy employees must prove that it was substantially certain that the work-related injuries would occur as a result of the employer’s conduct. | The South Dakota Supreme Court clarified that under the intentional tort exception to WC exclusive remedy employees must prove that it was substantially certain that the work-related injuries would occur as a result of the employer’s conduct. | Court Case Update, South Dakota - August 2022 | August 22, 2022 | block | Yes | 8/22/2022 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-SD-Aug2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-SD-Aug2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, South Dakota - August 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-SD-Aug22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-SD.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Job creation, hiring, and wage growth are strong through midyear, but the US economy is slowing and consumer price inflation is at a 50-year high. Does today’s inflation foreshadow a coming recession; and what do both mean for workers compensation? | Job creation, hiring, and wage growth are strong through midyear, but the US economy is slowing and consumer price inflation is at a 50-year high. Does today’s inflation foreshadow a coming recession; and what do both mean for workers compensation? | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2022 | August 08, 2022 | block | Yes | 8/8/2022 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22022.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22022 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_QEB-Q2-2022.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_QEB-Q2-2022.jpg | QEB | Leonard F. Herk and Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI’s Classification Inspection Program continually conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states. This article shares data from the program about the top 10 governing codes reclassified between 2019 and 2021. | NCCI’s Classification Inspection Program continually conducts classification inspections in all NCCI states. This article shares data from the program about the top 10 governing codes reclassified between 2019 and 2021. | NCCI's Classification Inspection Program - Top 10 Reclassified Codes in 2021 | August 04, 2022 | block | Yes | 8/4/2022 | Insights-2021-Class-Inspection-Program-Top-Reclassified-Code.aspx | Insights-2021-Class-Inspection-Program-Top-Reclassified-Code | What's Trending | NCCI's Classification Inspection Program - Top 10 Reclassified Codes in 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-Top10ReclassifiedCodes-2021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-TopReclassifiedCodes-2021.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Claims, Industry Trends, Ratemaking |
| NCCI interviewed various employer professionals to get perspectives on return-to-work programs (post-injury). This is the second of two articles related to return-to-work perspectives. | NCCI interviewed various employer professionals to get perspectives on return-to-work programs (post-injury). This is the second of two articles related to return-to-work perspectives. | Return-to-Work Post-Injury - Employer Perspectives | August 02, 2022 | block | Yes | 8/2/2022 | Insights-Return-to-Work-Post-Injury-Employer-Perspectives.aspx | Insights-Return-to-Work-Post-Injury-Employer-Perspectives | Research & Briefs | Return-to-Work Post-Injury - Employer Perspectives | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-RTW-EmployerPerspectives.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-RTW-EmployerPerspectives.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation (WC) across the states. | NCCI’s Countrywide Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation (WC) across the states. | Court Case Update Countrywide - July 2022 | July 28, 2022 | block | Yes | 7/28/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Jul2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Jul2022 | Legal | Court Case Update Countrywide - July 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide-Jul22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide_NOV21.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The US workers compensation system is strong, resilient, and healthy, and it’s currently the best-performing line of property-casualty insurance. | The US workers compensation system is strong, resilient, and healthy, and it’s currently the best-performing line of property-casualty insurance. | Confidence in Workers Compensation | July 20, 2022 | block | Yes | 7/20/2022 | Insights-Confidence-in-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Confidence-in-WorkersComp | What's Trending | Confidence in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_Confidence-Workers-Comp.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Confidence-Workers-Comp.jpg | Industry | Bill Donnell | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Industry Trends, Emerging Topics, Changing Workforce, AIS |
| NCCI appreciates how valuable it is for industry professionals to understand, and put to practice, the knowledge needed to foster a healthy workers compensation system. NCCI responds to this need by providing several learning approaches. | NCCI appreciates how valuable it is for industry professionals to understand, and put to practice, the knowledge needed to foster a healthy workers compensation system. NCCI responds to this need by providing several learning approaches. | Expand Your Knowledge With NCCI | July 12, 2022 | block | Yes | 7/12/2022 | Insights-Expand-Your-NCCI-Knowledge.aspx | Insights-Expand-Your-NCCI-Knowledge | What's Trending | Expand Your Knowledge With NCCI | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-ExpandYourKnowledge.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-ExpandYourKnowledge.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics |
| The WC industry has remained resilient as it faces challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and various economic-related influences, such as inflation and the Great Reshuffle. These factors have impacted both the labor force and WC system. | The WC industry has remained resilient as it faces challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and various economic-related influences, such as inflation and the Great Reshuffle. These factors have impacted both the labor force and WC system. | Mid-Year Highlights Report | July 11, 2022 | block | Yes | 7/11/2022 | Insights-Mid-Year-Highlights-Report2022.aspx | Insights-Mid-Year-Highlights-Report2022 | What's Trending | Mid-Year Highlights Report | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_MidYearHighlightsReport.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_MidYearHighlightsReport.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | AIS, Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs, Ratemaking |
| Our research uncovers some interesting findings and focuses on claim frequency experience for the largest, most reported exposure in WC: Class Code 8810—Clerical Office Employees Not Otherwise Classified (NOC). | Our research uncovers some interesting findings and focuses on claim frequency experience for the largest, most reported exposure in WC: Class Code 8810—Clerical Office Employees Not Otherwise Classified (NOC). | Heterogeneity of Office and Clerical Classifications | June 29, 2022 | block | Yes | 6/29/2022 | Insights-Heterogeneity-Office-Clerical-Classifications.aspx | Insights-Heterogeneity-Office-Clerical-Classifications | Research & Briefs | Heterogeneity of Office and Clerical Classifications | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_Heterogeneity-Office-Clerical-Classifications.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Heterogeneity-Office-Clerical-Classifications.jpg | Financial | Nedžad Arnautović | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Claims, Ratemaking |
| The US Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a 2018 Washington WC statute that created a presumption of compensability for certain types of diseases contracted by federal contractors working at a nuclear cleanup site. | The US Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a 2018 Washington WC statute that created a presumption of compensability for certain types of diseases contracted by federal contractors working at a nuclear cleanup site. | Court Case Update, Federal - June 2022 | June 28, 2022 | block | Yes | 6/28/2022 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-Federal-June2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-Federal-June2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Federal - June 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpddate-Federal-June.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide_NOV21.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI shares developments related to COVID-19 WC presumptions and addresses key questions that matter. | NCCI shares developments related to COVID-19 WC presumptions and addresses key questions that matter. | COVID-19 Workers Compensation Presumptions Update - Five Things You Need to Know | June 20, 2022 | block | Yes | 6/20/2022 | Insights-COVID-19-WorkersComp-Presumptions-Update-5-Things-to-Know.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-WorkersComp-Presumptions-Update-5-Things-to-Know | Regulatory & Legislative | COVID-19 Workers Compensation Presumptions Update - Five Things You Need to Know | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_COVID19-WC-PresumptionsUpdate.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_COVID19-WC-PresumptionsUpdate.jpg | COVID-19 | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| This report focuses on three important topics: independent contractors/gig economy, single-payer health insurance, and the legalization of marijuana and discusses how these subjects could potentially impact the workers compensation system. | This report focuses on three important topics: independent contractors/gig economy, single-payer health insurance, and the legalization of marijuana and discusses how these subjects could potentially impact the workers compensation system. | Focus on Three - Key Legislative Trends in Workers Compensation | June 13, 2022 | block | Yes | 6/13/2022 | Insights-FocusOnThree.aspx | Insights-FocusOnThree | Regulatory & Legislative | Focus on Three - Key Legislative Trends in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-FocusOnThree.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_FocusOnThree.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| The Supreme Court of Iowa clarified the standard to be used to determine whether an emergency dispatcher’s mental injury is compensable in workers compensation. | The Supreme Court of Iowa clarified the standard to be used to determine whether an emergency dispatcher’s mental injury is compensable in workers compensation. | Court Case Update, Iowa - June 2022 | June 10, 2022 | block | Yes | 6/10/2022 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IA-June2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-IA-June2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Iowa - June 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-IA-May22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-IA-May2022.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The workers compensation industry is not immune to the impacts of extraordinary loss events. This article examines the reflection of catastrophic losses in ratemaking as well as NCCI’s catastrophe provision. | The workers compensation industry is not immune to the impacts of extraordinary loss events. This article examines the reflection of catastrophic losses in ratemaking as well as NCCI’s catastrophe provision. | Workers Compensation Catastrophes: Past, Present, and Future | June 06, 2022 | block | Yes | 6/6/2022 | Insights-WorkersComp-Catastrophes-Past-Present-Future.aspx | Insights-WorkersComp-Catastrophes-Past-Present-Future | What's Trending | Workers Compensation Catastrophes: Past, Present, and Future | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-WC-Catatrophes.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WC-Catatrophes.jpg | Industry | Katherine Leveen | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| View highlights from AIS 2022, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | View highlights from AIS 2022, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | AIS 2022 Highlights Report | May 26, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/26/2022 | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2022.aspx | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2022 | What's Trending | AIS 2022 Highlights Report | Article | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Banner_INSIGHTS_AIS2022_HighlightsReport.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/AIS2022-Thumbnail-HighlightsRpt.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Emerging Issues | AIS |
| Barry Lipton explored the impact of nonuniform wage inflation on wages and how this might affect insurers at AIS 2022. | Barry Lipton explored the impact of nonuniform wage inflation on wages and how this might affect insurers at AIS 2022. | Why Wage Inflation Matters in Workers Comp (PDF) | May 26, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/25/2022 | AIS2022-Wage-Inflation-Matters-WC-BarryLipton.pdf | AIS2022-Wage-Inflation-Matters-WC-BarryLipton | What's Trending | Why Wage Inflation Matters in Workers Comp (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-WhyWageInflationMatters.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-WhyWageInflationMatters.jpg | Court Cases | Barry Lipton | The Economy, Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Automation & Technology |
| NCCI provides an update on decisions in Kansas and Wisconsin that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on decisions in Kansas and Wisconsin that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Kansas and Wisconsin - May 2022 | May 24, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/24/2022 | Insights_CourtCase_Update-KS-WI-May2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase_Update-KS-WI-May2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Kansas and Wisconsin - May 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-KSandWI-May22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Insights-CourtCaseUpdate-KSandWI.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This presentation from AIS 2022 addresses the need for a broader, design-led perspective that blends ethics, psychology, and the local knowledge of end users in developing hybrid human-machine intelligence systems. | This presentation from AIS 2022 addresses the need for a broader, design-led perspective that blends ethics, psychology, and the local knowledge of end users in developing hybrid human-machine intelligence systems. | Human Factors—Expanding the Science of Predictive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (PDF) | May 11, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/10/2022 | AIS2022-JimGuszcza-HFI-AI.pdf | AIS2022-JimGuszcza-HFI-AI | What's Trending | Human Factors—Expanding the Science of Predictive Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-HumanFactors.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-HumanFactors.jpg | AIS | James Guszcza | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | AIS |
| This AIS 2022 presentation covers the ongoing effects of the pandemic, the resulting inflationary pressures, the ensuing labor shortage, and the lasting effects on our workers compensation system. | This AIS 2022 presentation covers the ongoing effects of the pandemic, the resulting inflationary pressures, the ensuing labor shortage, and the lasting effects on our workers compensation system. | Top 5 Ways COVID Changed the Economics of Workers Compensation—For Better or Worse (PDF) | May 11, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/10/2022 | AIS2022-BobHartwig-TopFiveWays.pdf | AIS2022-BobHartwig-TopFiveWays | What's Trending | Top 5 Ways COVID Changed the Economics of Workers Compensation—For Better or Worse (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-Top5Ways.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-Top5Ways.jpg | AIS | Bob Hartwig | The Economy | AIS, COVID-19 |
| This presentation from AIS 2022 addressed how the Great Reshuffle is reshaping labor markets and these changes will affect injury frequency. | This presentation from AIS 2022 addressed how the Great Reshuffle is reshaping labor markets and these changes will affect injury frequency. | The Great Reshuffle in Labor Markets (PDF) | May 10, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/9/2022 | AIS2022-GreatReshuffleFrequency-Len-Carolyn.pdf | AIS2022-GreatReshuffleFrequency-Len-Carolyn | What's Trending | The Great Reshuffle in Labor Markets (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-TheGreatReshuffle.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-TheGreatReshuffle.jpg | AIS | Leonard F. Herk and Carolyn Wise | Labor Market Dynamics | AIS, Changing Workforce, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends |
| In this session from AIS 2022, Sean Cooper and Raji Chadarevian explored the impact of medical inflation on cost trends. | In this session from AIS 2022, Sean Cooper and Raji Chadarevian explored the impact of medical inflation on cost trends. | The Medical Dilemma (PDF) | May 10, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/9/2022 | AIS2022-Medical-Dilemma-Sean-Raji.pdf | AIS2022-Medical-Dilemma-Sean-Raji | What's Trending | The Medical Dilemma (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-MedicalDilemma.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-MedicalDilemma.jpg | Court Cases | Raji H. Chadarevian | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI’s State of the Line presentation at AIS 2022 provided an exclusive review of the workers compensation system. | NCCI’s State of the Line presentation at AIS 2022 provided an exclusive review of the workers compensation system. | 2022 State of the Line Report (PDF) | May 10, 2022 | block | Yes | 5/9/2022 | AIS2022-SOTL-Presentation.pdf | AIS2022-SOTL-Presentation | What's Trending | 2022 State of the Line Report (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-SOTLReport.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2022/Thumbnail-AIS2022-SOTLReport.jpg | Court Cases | Donna Glenn | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Emerging Issues | AIS |
| The US economy is at full employment, but has fewer workers than two years ago. How have employment patterns changed and which workers are missing? With rising inflation and the war in Ukraine, is a swing from full employment to recession imminent? | The US economy is at full employment, but has fewer workers than two years ago. How have employment patterns changed and which workers are missing? With rising inflation and the war in Ukraine, is a swing from full employment to recession imminent? | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2022 | April 25, 2022 | block | Yes | 4/25/2022 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12022.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12022 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_QEB-Q12022.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_QEB-Q12022.jpg | QEB | Leonard F. Herk and Francesco Renna | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates its reimbursement rules and rates for medical services each year. Learn more about changes in 2021 and 2022, and their potential effect on workers compensation (WC) medical costs. | The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates its reimbursement rules and rates for medical services each year. Learn more about changes in 2021 and 2022, and their potential effect on workers compensation (WC) medical costs. | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2022 | April 04, 2022 | block | Yes | 4/4/2022 | Insights-Med-Fee-Schedules-Workers-Comp-2022.aspx | Insights-Med-Fee-Schedules-Workers-Comp-2022 | Research & Briefs | Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-MedicareFeeSchedules.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-MedicareFeeSchedules.jpg | Medical | David Colon and Katherine Norris | The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs, Ratemaking |
| NCCI interviewed experts from multiple insurers to gain their perspectives on what makes a successful return-to-work (RTW) program post-injury. This is the first of two articles highlighting RTW strategies. | NCCI interviewed experts from multiple insurers to gain their perspectives on what makes a successful return-to-work (RTW) program post-injury. This is the first of two articles highlighting RTW strategies. | Return-to-Work Post-Injury - Insurer Perspectives | March 30, 2022 | block | Yes | 3/30/2022 | Insights-Return-to-Work-Post-Injury-Insurer-Perspectives.aspx | Insights-Return-to-Work-Post-Injury-Insurer-Perspectives | What's Trending | Return-to-Work Post-Injury - Insurer Perspectives | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-RTW-Perspectives.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-RTW-Perspectives.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| The Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled on a case involving the interpretation of the going-and-coming and the traveling employee provisions of the state’s WC statutes. | The Florida First District Court of Appeal ruled on a case involving the interpretation of the going-and-coming and the traveling employee provisions of the state’s WC statutes. | Court Case Update, Florida - March 2022 | March 24, 2022 | block | Yes | 3/24/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-FL-Mar2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-FL-Mar2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Florida - March 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-FL-Mar22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-FL2022.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article provides a breakdown of workers compensation-related topics addressed in the nearly 200 cases that NCCI has reported on from 2018 to 2021. | This article provides a breakdown of workers compensation-related topics addressed in the nearly 200 cases that NCCI has reported on from 2018 to 2021. | Court Case Update Retrospective: 2018-2021 | March 07, 2022 | block | Yes | 3/7/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Retrospective-2018-2021.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Retrospective-2018-2021 | Legal | Court Case Update Retrospective: 2018-2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banne_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdateRetrospective-2018-2021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide_NOV21.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| A Texas federal district court held that exclusive remedy barred a tort lawsuit brought by the estate and family of an employee who contracted and died of COVID-19. | A Texas federal district court held that exclusive remedy barred a tort lawsuit brought by the estate and family of an employee who contracted and died of COVID-19. | Court Case Update, Texas - March 2022 | March 01, 2022 | block | Yes | 3/1/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-TX-Mar2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-TX-Mar2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Texas - March 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-TX-Mar22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-TX-Mar22.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Bill Donnell shares his perspective about the workers compensation system in 2022. | Bill Donnell shares his perspective about the workers compensation system in 2022. | Workers Compensation System is Healthy and Resilient With a Dash of Uncertainty | February 15, 2022 | block | Yes | 2/15/2022 | Insights-WC-System-is-Healthy.aspx | Insights-WC-System-is-Healthy | What's Trending | Workers Compensation System is Healthy and Resilient With a Dash of Uncertainty | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-WC-System-is-Healthy.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WC-System-is-Healthy.jpg | Industry | Bill Donnell | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| Strong employment growth despite Omicron, low unemployment rates but fewer workers in the labor force, a surge in job quits and wage inflation, the Great Reshuffle in labor markets: is this the new normal for the US economy? | Strong employment growth despite Omicron, low unemployment rates but fewer workers in the labor force, a surge in job quits and wage inflation, the Great Reshuffle in labor markets: is this the new normal for the US economy? | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2021 | February 14, 2022 | block | Yes | 2/14/2022 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42021.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q42021 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q4 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-QEB-Q4-2021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q4-2021.jpg | QEB | Leonard F. Herk | The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends, Labor Market Dynamics | Employment Trends, QEB, Wage Growth |
| The Court of Appeals of Texas ruled that the Airline Deregulation Act does not preempt the balance billing prohibition in Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. | The Court of Appeals of Texas ruled that the Airline Deregulation Act does not preempt the balance billing prohibition in Texas Workers’ Compensation Act. | Court Case Update, Texas - February 2022 | February 09, 2022 | block | Yes | 2/9/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-TX-Feb2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-TX-Feb2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Texas - February 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-TX.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-TX.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The New Mexico Court of Appeals held unconstitutional WC statutes that limited the duration of benefits for secondary mental impairments. | The New Mexico Court of Appeals held unconstitutional WC statutes that limited the duration of benefits for secondary mental impairments. | Court Case Update, New Mexico - February 2022 | February 02, 2022 | block | Yes | 2/2/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-NM-Feb2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-NM-Feb2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, New Mexico - January 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NM-Feb22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NM-Feb22.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The Illinois Supreme Court clarified the application of WC exclusive remedy protection for a general contractor that is not the immediate employer of an injured employee. | The Illinois Supreme Court clarified the application of WC exclusive remedy protection for a general contractor that is not the immediate employer of an injured employee. | Court Case Update, Illinois - January 2022 | January 26, 2022 | block | Yes | 1/26/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-IL-Jan2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-IL-Jan2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, Illinois - January 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-IL-Jan22.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-IL.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| View an engaging discussion with several independent bureaus and NCCI to better understand how COVID-19 has impacted workers compensation insurance and the American workforce since March 2020. | View an engaging discussion with several independent bureaus and NCCI to better understand how COVID-19 has impacted workers compensation insurance and the American workforce since March 2020. | Webinar Available Now: COVID-19’s Impact on Workers Compensation - A Multi-Bureau Collaboration | January 24, 2022 | block | Yes | 1/24/2022 | Insights-COVID-19-Impact-WorkersComp-Multi-Bureau-Collaboration.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-Impact-WorkersComp-Multi-Bureau-Collaboration | Research & Briefs | Webinar Available Now: COVID-19’s Impact on Workers Compensation - A Multi-Bureau Collaboration | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_COVID19-Impact-on-WC-AvailableNow.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_COVID19-Impact-on-WC.jpg | COVID-19 | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, The Economy | Changing Workforce, COVID-19, Economic Uncertainty |
| NCCI provides an update on decisions in California and Pennsylvania that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update on decisions in California and Pennsylvania that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, California and Pennsylvania - January 2022 | January 21, 2022 | block | Yes | 1/21/2022 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jan2022.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jan2022 | Legal | Court Case Update, California and Pennsylvania - January 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-CA-PA.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-CA-PA.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| As 2022 begins and states reconvene their legislative sessions, NCCI looks back at some of last year’s top workers compensation legislative trends and considers what’s on the horizon for the upcoming year. | As 2022 begins and states reconvene their legislative sessions, NCCI looks back at some of last year’s top workers compensation legislative trends and considers what’s on the horizon for the upcoming year. | Legislative Trends - Questions to Consider in 2022 | January 12, 2022 | block | Yes | 1/12/2022 | Insights-Legislative-Trends-Questions-to-Consider2022.aspx | Insights-Legislative-Trends-Questions-to-Consider2022 | Regulatory & Legislative | Legislative Trends - Questions to Consider in 2022 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_LegislativeTrends.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_LegislativeTrends.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| Recent trends in drug spending in workers compensation (WC) point to an overall decline in costs associated with certain drugs, including opioids. | Recent trends in drug spending in workers compensation (WC) point to an overall decline in costs associated with certain drugs, including opioids. | Drug Formulary Implementations - A Look at Impact on Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Experience | December 14, 2021 | block | Yes | 12/14/2021 | Insights-Drug-Formulary-Implementations.aspx | Insights-Drug-Formulary-Implementations | Research & Briefs | Drug Formulary Implementations - A Look at Impact on Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Experience | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_DrugFormularyImplementations.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_DrugFormularyImplementations.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Robert Moss and David Colon | Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Marijuana, Medical Costs |
| A federal district court in Pennsylvania ruled that WC exclusive remedy barred a lawsuit brought against an employer’s parent company by the widow of an employee who died of COVID-19. | A federal district court in Pennsylvania ruled that WC exclusive remedy barred a lawsuit brought against an employer’s parent company by the widow of an employee who died of COVID-19. | Court Case Update, Pennsylvania - December 2021 | December 14, 2021 | block | Yes | 12/14/2021 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Dec2021.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Dec2021 | Legal | Court Case Update, Pennsylvania - December 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-PA.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-PA.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Supply chain disruptions are affecting both production and employment. Material shortages and logistics bottlenecks are joint contributors. Their effects differ across the US economy, as exemplified by case studies for construction and auto manufacturing. | Supply chain disruptions are affecting both production and employment. Material shortages and logistics bottlenecks are joint contributors. Their effects differ across the US economy, as exemplified by case studies for construction and auto manufacturing. | Supply Chain Disruptions and Their Employment Impacts | December 13, 2021 | block | Yes | 12/13/2021 | Insights-Supply-Chain-Disruptions.aspx | Insights-Supply-Chain-Disruptions | Economic & Financial | Supply Chain Disruptions and Their Employment Impacts | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_SupplyChainDisruption.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_SupplyChainDisruption.jpg | Labor Market | Patrick Coate and Francesco Renna | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | COVID-19, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Industry Trends |
| As it has annually for nearly two decades, NCCI recently surveyed more than 100 workers compensation insurance executives to hear what topics are top of mind for the industry going into 2022. | As it has annually for nearly two decades, NCCI recently surveyed more than 100 workers compensation insurance executives to hear what topics are top of mind for the industry going into 2022. | An Evolving Landscape for Workers Compensation: Industry Executives Share Their Top Concerns | December 06, 2021 | block | Yes | 12/6/2021 | Insights-Industry-Execs-Share-Top-Concerns.aspx | Insights-Industry-Execs-Share-Top-Concerns | What's Trending | An Evolving Landscape for Workers Compensation: Industry Executives Share Their Top Concerns | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_EvolvingLandscapeForWC.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_EvolvingLandscapeForWC.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| NCCI provides an update of two supreme court decisions in Pennsylvania and Missouri that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update of two supreme court decisions in Pennsylvania and Missouri that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update Pennsylvania and Missouri - December 2021 | December 02, 2021 | block | Yes | 12/2/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-2021-PA-MO.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-2021-PA-MO | Legal | Court Case Update Pennsylvania and Missouri - December 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-PA-MO.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-PA-MO.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the anomalous workers compensation results observed for Accident Year 2020, focusing on claim frequency and severity. | This article looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the anomalous workers compensation results observed for Accident Year 2020, focusing on claim frequency and severity. | Workers Compensation Frequency and Severity - What's COVID Got to Do With It? | November 30, 2021 | block | Yes | 11/30/2021 | Insights-WorkersComp-Frequency-Severity-COVID.aspx | Insights-WorkersComp-Frequency-Severity-COVID | What's Trending | Workers Compensation Frequency and Severity - What's COVID Got to Do With It? | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_WCFrequency_Severity_COVID.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_WCFrequency_Severity_COVID.jpg | COVID-19 | Carolyn Wise and Kevin Fernes | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | COVID-19 |
| This year’s NCCI State of the Line Report reflected the most up-to-date data at the time, including NCCI’s preliminary estimates for Calendar Year 2020. This report provides updated results for 2020 as well as preliminary information for 2021. | This year’s NCCI State of the Line Report reflected the most up-to-date data at the time, including NCCI’s preliminary estimates for Calendar Year 2020. This report provides updated results for 2020 as well as preliminary information for 2021. | 2021 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | November 10, 2021 | block | Yes | 11/10/2021 | Insights-2021-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-Update.aspx | Insights-2021-WorkersComp-Financial-Results-Update | Economic & Financial | 2021 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_2021WCFinancialResultsUpdate.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2021WCFinancialResultsUpdate.jpg | Economics | NCCI Insights | The Economy, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Financial, Ratemaking |
| NCCI’s Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | NCCI’s Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update, Countrywide - November 2021 | November 02, 2021 | block | Yes | 11/2/2021 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Nov2021.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Countrywide-Nov2021 | Legal | Court Case Update, Countrywide - November 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide-NOV21.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide_NOV21.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The summer surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19 slowed US employment growth only mildly through the third quarter. National job recovery continues at a steady pace, its trajectory largely unaffected by strong coronavirus surges last winter and summer. | The summer surge of the Delta variant of COVID-19 slowed US employment growth only mildly through the third quarter. National job recovery continues at a steady pace, its trajectory largely unaffected by strong coronavirus surges last winter and summer. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2021 | October 27, 2021 | block | Yes | 10/27/2021 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32021.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q32021 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q3 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-QEB-Q321.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q321.jpg | QEB | Leonard F. Herk | Emerging Issues, The Economy | COVID-19 |
| COVID-19 surprised the nation with its severe impact on multiorgan systems, necessitating acute medical care. But, what is even more bewildering are the lingering debilitating effects from COVID-19 infection that are just now starting to be recognized. | COVID-19 surprised the nation with its severe impact on multiorgan systems, necessitating acute medical care. But, what is even more bewildering are the lingering debilitating effects from COVID-19 infection that are just now starting to be recognized. | COVID-19 and The New Reality - Prolonged COVID | October 26, 2021 | block | Yes | 10/26/2021 | Insights-Prolonged-COVID.aspx | Insights-Prolonged-COVID | Research & Briefs | COVID-19 and The New Reality - Prolonged COVID | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-ProlongedCovid.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-ProlongedCovid.jpg | COVID-19 | Michael Choo | The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | COVID-19 |
| NCCI provides an update of two state supreme court WC decisions in Minnesota regarding marijuana reimbursement, and compensability of death by suicide in New Hampshire. | NCCI provides an update of two state supreme court WC decisions in Minnesota regarding marijuana reimbursement, and compensability of death by suicide in New Hampshire. | Court Case Update, Minnesota and New Hampshire - October 2021 | October 19, 2021 | block | Yes | 10/19/2021 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Oct2021.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Oct2021 | Legal | Court Case Update, Minnesota and New Hampshire - October 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-MN-NH.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-MN-NH.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article discusses the overall adequacy of loss plus loss adjustment expense (LAE) reserves held by private carriers in the workers compensation (WC) insurance industry. NCCI’s annual loss reserve analysis helps monitor the health of the WC industry. | This article discusses the overall adequacy of loss plus loss adjustment expense (LAE) reserves held by private carriers in the workers compensation (WC) insurance industry. NCCI’s annual loss reserve analysis helps monitor the health of the WC industry. | NCCI's Annual Workers Compensation Industry Loss Reserve Analysis | September 28, 2021 | block | Yes | 9/28/2021 | Insights-Annual-WorkComp-Analysis.aspx | Insights-Annual-WorkComp-Analysis | Economic & Financial | NCCI's Annual Workers Compensation Industry Loss Reserve Analysis | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_AnnualWCAnalysis.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-AnnualWCAnalysis.jpg | Economics | Carolyn Wise and John Deacon | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| In this latest research brief, NCCI taps into data from employer-sponsored group health (GH) programs as a source of information that might be critical to maintaining a viable workers compensation (WC) benefit delivery system. | In this latest research brief, NCCI taps into data from employer-sponsored group health (GH) programs as a source of information that might be critical to maintaining a viable workers compensation (WC) benefit delivery system. | Workers Compensation and Group Health - Comparing Utilization of Physician Services | September 15, 2021 | block | Yes | 9/15/2021 | Insights-Comparing-Utilization-Physician-Services.aspx | Insights-Comparing-Utilization-Physician-Services | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation and Group Health - Comparing Utilization of Physician Services | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-WorkCompAndGroupHealth.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WorkCompAndGroupHealth.jpg | Medical | Barry Lipton and Dan Corro | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| The Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission found that a claimant failed to present substantial evidence to establish a causal connection between the contraction of COVID-19 as work related. | The Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission found that a claimant failed to present substantial evidence to establish a causal connection between the contraction of COVID-19 as work related. | Court Case Update, Mississippi - September 2021 | September 13, 2021 | block | Yes | 9/13/2021 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Sept2021.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Sept2021 | Legal | Court Case Update, Mississippi - September 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-MS.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-MS.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| After a decade of price stability, rapid price increases in 2021 are raising fears of inflation. This report investigates what is driving recent price increases and evaluates prospects for future inflation. | After a decade of price stability, rapid price increases in 2021 are raising fears of inflation. This report investigates what is driving recent price increases and evaluates prospects for future inflation. | Is Inflation Back? | September 08, 2021 | block | Yes | 9/8/2021 | Insights-Is-Inflation-Back.aspx | Insights-Is-Inflation-Back | Economic & Financial | Is Inflation Back? | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_Is-Inflation-Back.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Is-Inflation-Back.jpg | Economics | Patrick Coate and Francesco Renna | The Economy, Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Employment Trends, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| This study explores the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on time to treatment for injured workers. We also associate costs with the time to treatment for injuries based on historical information. | This study explores the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on time to treatment for injured workers. We also associate costs with the time to treatment for injuries based on historical information. | The Latest Trends in Time to Treatment | August 31, 2021 | block | Yes | 8/31/2021 | Insights-Latest-Trends-Time-Treatment.aspx | Insights-Latest-Trends-Time-Treatment | Research & Briefs | The Latest Trends in Time to Treatment | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-LatestTimeToTreatment.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-LatestTimeToTreatment.jpg | Medical | Barry Lipton and Dan Corro | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| An overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system in 2021. | An overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system in 2021. | 2021 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | August 24, 2021 | block | Yes | 8/24/2021 | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2021.aspx | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2021 | Regulatory & Legislative | 2021 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_RegLegReport-2021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_RegLegReport-2021.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| As the economy recovers from the COVID recession, employers are finding it difficult to hire workers. This report analyzes labor shortages—what they are, key drivers, and possible outcomes. | As the economy recovers from the COVID recession, employers are finding it difficult to hire workers. This report analyzes labor shortages—what they are, key drivers, and possible outcomes. | Is There a Labor Shortage? | August 11, 2021 | block | Yes | 8/11/2021 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22021_LaborShortage.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22021_LaborShortage | Economic & Financial | Is There a Labor Shortage? | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_Labor-Shortage.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Labor-Shortage.jpg | Labor Market | Patrick Coate and Francesco Renna | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends |
| The federal Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal Airline Deregulation Act expressly preempts the Texas Workers Compensation Act regulating of price restrictions as applied to the reimbursement of air ambulance providers. | The federal Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the federal Airline Deregulation Act expressly preempts the Texas Workers Compensation Act regulating of price restrictions as applied to the reimbursement of air ambulance providers. | Court Case Update, Federal - August 2021 | August 10, 2021 | block | Yes | 8/10/2021 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Aug2021.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Aug2021 | Legal | Court Case Update, Federal - August 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-CountrywideAugust2021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-Federal-Aug2020.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The US economy added jobs steadily during the second quarter. As economic recovery continues, the pace of recovery is slowing and industry-specific differences are becoming more prominent. | The US economy added jobs steadily during the second quarter. As economic recovery continues, the pace of recovery is slowing and industry-specific differences are becoming more prominent. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2021 | August 06, 2021 | block | Yes | 8/6/2021 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22021.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q22021 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_QEB-Q22021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_QEB-Q1-2021.jpg | QEB | Leonard F. Herk | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland ruled, for the first time, that the offset in Maryland statute LE § 9-610(a)(1) applies to permanent total or permanent partial wc benefits for injuries related to the same employment. | The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland ruled, for the first time, that the offset in Maryland statute LE § 9-610(a)(1) applies to permanent total or permanent partial wc benefits for injuries related to the same employment. | Court Case Update, Maryland - August 2021 | August 02, 2021 | block | Yes | 8/2/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-August2021-Maryland.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-August2021-Maryland | Legal | Court Case Update, Maryland - August 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-MD.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-MD.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| A Florida appellate court ruled that medical marijuana is not reimbursable in workers compensation and a referral to a physician authorized to prescribe medical marijuana is not medically necessary. | A Florida appellate court ruled that medical marijuana is not reimbursable in workers compensation and a referral to a physician authorized to prescribe medical marijuana is not medically necessary. | Court Case Update, Florida - June 2021 | July 02, 2021 | block | Yes | 7/2/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-June2021-Florida.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-June2021-Florida | Legal | Court Case Update, Florida - June 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-FL.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-FL.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI President and CEO, Bill Donnell, offers his perspective on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. | NCCI President and CEO, Bill Donnell, offers his perspective on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Workers Compensation: Lessons Learned From the Pandemic | June 29, 2021 | block | Yes | 6/29/2021 | Insights-Lessons-Learned-From-Pandemic.aspx | Insights-Lessons-Learned-From-Pandemic | What's Trending | Workers Compensation: Lessons Learned From the Pandemic | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_WC-LessonsLearned-OpEd.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_WC-LessonsLearned-OpEd.jpg | COVID-19 | Bill Donnell | Emerging Issues | Claims, Emerging Topics |
| NCCI is monitoring marijuana legislation in more than 20 jurisdictions and at the federal level. This report outlines key developments as of June 22, 2021. | NCCI is monitoring marijuana legislation in more than 20 jurisdictions and at the federal level. This report outlines key developments as of June 22, 2021. | 2021 Marijuana Legalization Update: Five Things You Need to Know | June 24, 2021 | block | Yes | 6/24/2021 | Insights-2021-Marijuana-Legalization-Update.aspx | Insights-2021-Marijuana-Legalization-Update | Regulatory & Legislative | 2021 Marijuana Legalization Update: Five Things You Need to Know | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_MarijuanaLegalUpdate.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_MarijuanaLegalUpdate.jpg | Marijuana | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| This paper discusses the direct impact the pandemic may ultimately have on workers compensation costs and leverages COVID-19 claims data reported to NCCI through year-end 2020. | This paper discusses the direct impact the pandemic may ultimately have on workers compensation costs and leverages COVID-19 claims data reported to NCCI through year-end 2020. | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation - What We Know Now | June 23, 2021 | block | Yes | 6/23/2021 | Insights-COVID-19-WorkersComp-What-We-Know-Now.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-WorkersComp-What-We-Know-Now | What's Trending | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation - What We Know Now | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-COVID19-WhatWeKnowNow.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID19-WhatWeKnowNow.jpg | COVID-19 | Brad Rosin, Vicky Mayen, and Kevin Fernes | Emerging Issues | COVID-19 |
| NCCI provides an update of workers compensation decisions in Colorado regarding apportionment and benefit caps, and reimbursement of marijuana in Arkansas. | NCCI provides an update of workers compensation decisions in Colorado regarding apportionment and benefit caps, and reimbursement of marijuana in Arkansas. | Court Case Update, Colorado and Arkansas - June 2021 | June 23, 2021 | block | Yes | 6/23/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-June2021-Colorado-Arkansas.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-June2021-Colorado-Arkansas | Legal | Court Case Update, Colorado and Arkansas - June 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-CO-AR.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-CO-AR.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article focuses on potential impacts that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have on WC system costs. | This article focuses on potential impacts that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have on WC system costs. | Examining PTSD - What's the Impact on Future Workers Compensation Costs | June 17, 2021 | block | Yes | 6/17/2021 | Insights-Examining-PTSD-Impact-on-Future-WorkersComp-Costs.aspx | Insights-Examining-PTSD-Impact-on-Future-WorkersComp-Costs | Research & Briefs | Examining PTSD - What's the Impact on Future Workers Compensation Costs | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_PTSD-WC-FutureCosts.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_PTSD-WC-FutureCosts.jpg | Industry | Bruce Spidell | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Emerging Topics, Healthcare, Legislative & Regulatory |
| Kansas Workers Compensation Board recently found that a claimant’s contraction of COVID-19 from a treating WC medical provider was work related and compensable. | Kansas Workers Compensation Board recently found that a claimant’s contraction of COVID-19 from a treating WC medical provider was work related and compensable. | Court Case Update, Kansas - June 2021 | June 11, 2021 | block | Yes | 6/11/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-June2021-Kansas.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-June2021-Kansas | Legal | Court Case Update, Kansas - June 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-KS.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-KS.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI and Paradigm, an accountable care management organization, highlight contributing factors to the high medical costs associated with burn-related mega-loss claims. | NCCI and Paradigm, an accountable care management organization, highlight contributing factors to the high medical costs associated with burn-related mega-loss claims. | Workers Compensation Burn Injuries - Catastrophic Claim Management - What's New | June 03, 2021 | block | Yes | 6/3/2021 | Insights-Workers-Compensation-Burn-Injuries.aspx | Insights-Workers-Compensation-Burn-Injuries | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Burn Injuries - Catastrophic Claim Management - What's New | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-WCburnInjuries.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WCburnInjuries.jpg | Medical | Michael Choo | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| NCCI President and CEO Bill Donnell engages workers compensation leaders on the critical issues and trends impacting the industry today and in the future. | NCCI President and CEO Bill Donnell engages workers compensation leaders on the critical issues and trends impacting the industry today and in the future. | NCCI's Industry Roundtable: Stephanie Bush | May 20, 2021 | block | Yes | 5/20/2021 | Insights_IndustryRoundtable-Stephanie.aspx | Insights_IndustryRoundtable-Stephanie | What's Trending | NCCI's Industry Roundtable: Stephanie Bush | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_IndustryRoundtable-Stephanie.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-IndustryRoundtable-Stephanie.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| View highlights from AIS 2021, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | View highlights from AIS 2021, including speaker presentations, videos and more. | AIS 2021 Highlights Report | May 13, 2021 | block | Yes | 5/13/2021 | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2021.aspx | Insights-AISHighlightsReport-2021 | What's Trending | AIS 2021 Highlights Report | Article | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2021/AIS2021-Banner-Highlights-Report.jpg | /PublishingImages/AIS_Images/AIS2021/Thumbnail_AIS2021-HighlightsReport.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Emerging Issues | AIS |
| The Idaho Supreme Court ruled, as a matter of first impression, that delivery services ancillary to a contract for sale of goods do not automatically create statutory employer relations in WC. | The Idaho Supreme Court ruled, as a matter of first impression, that delivery services ancillary to a contract for sale of goods do not automatically create statutory employer relations in WC. | Court Case Update, Idaho - May 2021 | May 10, 2021 | block | Yes | 5/10/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-May2021-Idaho.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-May2021-Idaho | Legal | Court Case Update, Idaho - May 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-ID.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-ID.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The economy is on the rebound after the massive pandemic recession. NCCI’s economics team delivers an in-depth look at the economy and how it is impacting the workers compensation system. | The economy is on the rebound after the massive pandemic recession. NCCI’s Economics Team delivers an in-depth look at the economy and how it is impacting the workers compensation system. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2021 | April 28, 2021 | block | Yes | 4/28/2021 | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12021.aspx | Insights_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing-Q12021 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q1 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-_QEB-Q1-2021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_QEB-Q1-2021.jpg | QEB | Leonard F. Herk | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI’s Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | NCCI’s Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2021 | April 27, 2021 | block | Yes | 4/27/2021 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Apr2021.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Apr2021 | Legal | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-CountrywideApril2021.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-August2019.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI provides an update of two court decisions in Missouri and Montana that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update of two court decisions in Missouri and Montana that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Montana and Missouri - April 2021 | April 23, 2021 | block | Yes | 4/23/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-April2021-Montana-Missouri.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-April2021-Montana-Missouri | Legal | Court Case Update, Montana and Missouri - April 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-MT-MO.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-MT-MO.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that an employer was required to reimburse a claimant’s medical marijuana use as workers compensation treatment. | The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that an employer was required to reimburse a claimant’s medical marijuana use as workers compensation treatment. | Court Case Update, New Jersey - April 2021 | April 14, 2021 | block | Yes | 4/14/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-April2021-NewJersey.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-April2021-NewJersey | Legal | Court Case Update, New Jersey - April 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NJ.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-NJ.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Risk management and insurance professionals share with us their perspectives on managing risk both during and after a pandemic. | Risk management and insurance professionals share with us their perspectives on managing risk both during and after a pandemic. | Perspectives on Managing Risk During (and After) a Pandemic | April 08, 2021 | block | Yes | 4/8/2021 | Insights-Perspectives-Managing-Risk-During-After-Pandemic.aspx | Insights-Perspectives-Managing-Risk-During-After-Pandemic | What's Trending | Perspectives on Managing Risk During (and After) a Pandemic | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-PerspectivesOnManagingRisk.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-PerspectivesOnManagingRisk.jpg | Industry | Jeff Eddinger and Damian England | Emerging Issues | COVID-19 |
| This updated article addresses stakeholder questions regarding COVID-19 and the impact it may have on the workers compensation industry. | This updated article addresses stakeholder questions regarding COVID-19 and the impact it may have on the workers compensation industry. | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know - Frequently Asked Questions - UPDATE | April 05, 2021 | block | Yes | 4/5/2021 | Insights-Coronavirus-FAQs.aspx | Insights-Coronavirus-FAQs | What's Trending | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know - Frequently Asked Questions - UPDATE | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-COVID-19-FAQs.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID-19-FAQs.jpg | COVID-19 | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | COVID-19 |
| This is the third in a series of articles addressing the impact of the pandemic on medical treatments in workers compensation (WC). | This is the third in a series of articles addressing the impact of the pandemic on medical treatments in workers compensation (WC). | COVID-19's Impact on Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation - A Third Quarter 2020 Perspective | March 30, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/30/2021 | Insights-COVID-19-Impact-Medical-Treatment-Workers-Comp-3QTR-2020-Perspective.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-Impact-Medical-Treatment-Workers-Comp-3QTR-2020-Perspective | Research & Briefs | COVID-19's Impact on Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation - A Third Quarter 2020 Perspective | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_COVID-19-3Qtr-2020-Perspective.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_COVID-19-3Qtr-2020-Perspective.jpg | COVID-19 | David Colon and Raji H. Chadarevian | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | COVID-19 |
| With the significant impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the US workforce, this article focuses on potential COVID-19-related impacts to the NCCI-managed Residual Market Pools. | With the significant impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the US workforce, this article focuses on potential COVID-19-related impacts to the NCCI-managed Residual Market Pools. | The Residual Market and COVID-19 - An Early Look | March 22, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/22/2021 | Insights-Residual-Market-COVID-19-Early-Look.aspx | Insights-Residual-Market-COVID-19-Early-Look | Research & Briefs | The Residual Market and COVID-19 - An Early Look | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_ResidualMarket_COVID-19_EarlyLook.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_ResidualMarket_COVID-19_EarlyLook.jpg | COVID-19 | Nadege Bernard-Ahrendts | Emerging Issues | COVID-19 |
| New York Workers’ Compensation Board recently found that a claimant failed to establish that his contraction of COVID-19 arose out of his employment. | New York Workers’ Compensation Board recently found that a claimant failed to establish that his contraction of COVID-19 arose out of his employment. | Court Case Update, New York - March 22, 2021 | March 22, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/22/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-March222021-NewYork.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-March222021-NewYork | Legal | Court Case Update, New York - March 22, 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NY.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-NY.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| NCCI monitors legislative activity that could impact workers compensation. Learn what hot topics are emerging in 2021. | NCCI monitors legislative activity that could impact workers compensation. Learn what hot topics are emerging in 2021. | 2021 Legislative Trends: Top Issues to Watch | March 11, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/11/2021 | Insights-2021-Legislative-Trends-Top-Issues.aspx | Insights-2021-Legislative-Trends-Top-Issues | Regulatory & Legislative | 2021 Legislative Trends: Top Issues to Watch | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_2021LegislativeTrends.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2021LegislativeTrends.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| NCCI provides an update of two supreme court cases in New Hampshire and Arizona that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update of two supreme court cases in New Hampshire and Arizona that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, New Hampshire and Arizona - March 2021 | March 08, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/8/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-March2021-Arizona-NewHampshire.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-March2021-Arizona-NewHampshire | Legal | Court Case Update, New Hampshire and Arizona - March 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NH-AZ.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-NH-AZ.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This paper highlights current and projected demographic patterns in employment, as well as data on injury frequency and time away from work. | This paper highlights current and projected demographic patterns in employment, as well as data on injury frequency and time away from work. | Latest Trends in Worker Demographics | March 04, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/4/2021 | Insights-Latest-Trends-Worker-Demographics.aspx | Insights-Latest-Trends-Worker-Demographics | Economic & Financial | Latest Trends in Worker Demographics | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_LatestTrendsWorkerDemo.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-LatestTrendsWorkerDemo.jpg | Labor Market | Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics | Demographics, Employment Trends, Industry Trends |
| This article describes the changes that are most pertinent to the industry and their potential impact on medical costs. | This article describes the changes that are most pertinent to the industry and their potential impact on medical costs. | 2021 Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation | March 04, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/4/2021 | Insights-2021-Medicare-Fee-Schedules-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-2021-Medicare-Fee-Schedules-WorkersComp | Research & Briefs | 2021 Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_MedicalFeeSchedules.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_MedicalFeeSchedules.jpg | Medical | Jon Sinclair and Gustav Van Rooyen | Medical Costs & Trends, Labor Market Dynamics | Medical Costs |
| A New York appellate court ruled that a WC insurer was required to reimburse a claimant’s medical marijuana use as workers compensation treatment. | A New York appellate court ruled that a WC insurer was required to reimburse a claimant’s medical marijuana use as workers compensation treatment. | Court Case Update, New York - March 02, 2021 | March 02, 2021 | block | Yes | 3/2/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-March2021-NewYork.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-March2021-NewYork | Legal | Court Case Update, New York - March 02, 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NY.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-NY.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Traumatic brain injuries have the potential to become disabling and very costly early on and over time. This article provides insight into the costs and medical services associated with them. | Traumatic brain injuries have the potential to become disabling and very costly early on and over time. This article provides insight into the costs and medical services associated with them. | Traumatic Brain Injuries in Workers Compensation - Associated Medical Services and Costs | February 25, 2021 | block | Yes | 2/25/2021 | Insights-Traumatic-Brain-Injuries-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Traumatic-Brain-Injuries-WorkersComp | Research & Briefs | Traumatic Brain Injuries in Workers Compensation - Associated Medical Services and Costs | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-TraumaticBrainInjuries.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-TraumaticBrainInjuries.jpg | Medical | Bryanna Lum and Beverly Cordner | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| NCCI provides an update of two supreme court cases in Idaho and Kentucky that may impact workers compensation in those states. | NCCI provides an update of two supreme court cases in Idaho and Kentucky that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Idaho and Kentucky - February 2021 | February 25, 2021 | block | Yes | 2/24/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-February2021-Idaho-Kentucky.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-February2021-Idaho-Kentucky | Legal | Court Case Update, Idaho and Kentucky - February 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-IDandKY.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_CourtCaseUpdate-IDandKY.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Large loss development and excess loss development are relevant in determining excess loss factors used in NCCI’s ratemaking methodology and in retrospective rating. See the results of an update to the periodic review of these development patterns. | Large loss development and excess loss development are relevant in determining excess loss factors used in NCCI’s ratemaking methodology and in retrospective rating. See the results of an update to the periodic review of these development patterns. | Workers Compensation Excess Loss Development | February 02, 2021 | block | Yes | 2/2/2021 | Insights-WorkersComp-Excess-Loss-Development.aspx | Insights-WorkersComp-Excess-Loss-Development | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Excess Loss Development | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-WCompExcessLossDev.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WCompExcessLossDev.jpg | Industry | Nick Boguszewski, Coni Giordano | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| View an engaging roundtable discussion with NCCI experts. You'll get a first look at the 2020 workers compensation financial results and gain perspective on what’s ahead for 2021. | View an engaging roundtable discussion with NCCI experts. You'll get a first look at the 2020 workers compensation financial results and gain perspective on what’s ahead for 2021. | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: Data and Insights | January 29, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/29/2021 | Insights-COVID-19-Workers-Comp-Data-Insights.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-Workers-Comp-Data-Insights | What's Trending | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: Data and Insights | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-IndustryWebinar.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-IndustryWebinar.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | COVID-19 |
| Provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team in 2020, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team in 2020, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update - Countrywide 2020 Year-End Update | January 28, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/28/2021 | Insights_CourtCase-EOY2020.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-EOY2020 | Legal | Court Case Update - Countrywide 2020 Year-End Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCase-EOY2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-August2019.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This paper explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dynamic shift in the workplace as many employees transitioned to working remotely. | This paper explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dynamic shift in the workplace as many employees transitioned to working remotely. | Telecommuting and Workers Compensation: What We Know | January 25, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/25/2021 | Insights-Telecommuting-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Telecommuting-WorkersComp | What's Trending | Telecommuting and Workers Compensation: What We Know | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-TelecommutingAndWC.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_TelecommutingAndWC.jpg | COVID-19 | Carolyn Wise | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | COVID-19, Remote Work |
| This report reviews the changes in remote work before and throughout 2020. We also evaluate potential impacts of a permanent increase in the amount and importance of remote work from pre-pandemic trends. | This report reviews the changes in remote work before and throughout 2020. We also evaluate potential impacts of a permanent increase in the amount and importance of remote work from pre-pandemic trends. | Remote Work Before, During, and After the Pandemic | January 25, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/25/2021 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q4_Remote-Work-Pandemic-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q4_Remote-Work-Pandemic-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Remote Work Before, During, and After the Pandemic | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WorkingFromHome.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WorkingFromHome.jpg | QEB | Patrick Coate | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Automation & Technology, Employment Trends, QEB, Remote Work |
| In this report, we review the state of the COVID-19 recession going into 2021 and consider what changes are likely to persist in a new post-COVID economy. | In this report, we review the state of the COVID-19 recession going into 2021 and consider what changes are likely to persist in a new post-COVID economy. | The COVID-19 Recession at Year-End: Perils and Prospects for 2021 | January 19, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/19/2021 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q4_COVID-19-Recession-Year-End-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q4_COVID-19-Recession-Year-End-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The COVID-19 Recession at Year-End: Perils and Prospects for 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-ClosedPermanently.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-ClosedPermanently.jpg | QEB | NA | The Economy | COVID-19, Economic Uncertainty, QEB |
| This article is a supplement to the "2020 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update" published in October 2020 and contains countrywide private carrier WC premium and combined ratio estimates for Calendar Year 2020. | This article is a supplement to the "2020 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update" published in October 2020 and contains countrywide private carrier WC premium and combined ratio estimates for Calendar Year 2020. | An Early Look at 2020 Workers Compensation Results | January 14, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/14/2021 | Insights-Early-Look-2020-Workers-Comp-Results.aspx | Insights-Early-Look-2020-Workers-Comp-Results | Research & Briefs | An Early Look at 2020 Workers Compensation Results | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-EarlyLookAt2020WCresults.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-EarlyLookAt2020WCresults.jpg | Financial | Brittni Moore, Vicky Mayen | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, The Economy | Ratemaking |
| Court Case Update, Kansas—January 2021 | The Supreme Court of Kansas, in Johnson v. US Food Service, upheld the constitutionality of a workers compensation statute that requires the use of the 6th Edition of the AMA Guides to assign disability ratings. | Court Case Update, Kansas - January 2021 | January 14, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/13/2021 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-January2021-Kansas.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-January2021-Kansas | Legal | Court Case Update, Kansas - January 2021 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-KS-0121.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-KS-0121.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Bill Donnell offers his reflection on 2020 with a focus on the days ahead. | Bill Donnell offers his reflection on 2020 with a focus on the days ahead. | Responding to the Impact of COVID-19 on Workers Compensation | January 14, 2021 | block | Yes | 1/13/2021 | Insights-Responding-to-Impact-COVID-19-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Responding-to-Impact-COVID-19-WorkersComp | What's Trending | Responding to the Impact of COVID-19 on Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-Responding-to-Impact-of-COVID-19.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Responding-to-Impact-of-COVID-19.jpg | COVID-19 | Bill Donnell | Emerging Issues | COVID-19 |
| An update on hot topics and the key legislative and regulatory activities impacting the workers compensation system in 2020. | An update on hot topics and the key legislative and regulatory activities impacting the workers compensation system in 2020. | 2020 Legislative Trends Recap: Top Takeaways | December 14, 2020 | block | Yes | 12/14/2020 | Insights-2020-Legislative-Trends-Recap.aspx | Insights-2020-Legislative-Trends-Recap | Regulatory & Legislative | 2020 Legislative Trends Recap: Top Takeaways | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_LegislativeTrendsRecap-1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_LegislativeTrendsRecap.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| NCCI reveals its annual Focus on Five, which highlights top-of-mind concerns for industry executives who mentioned COVID-19 as this year's biggest challenge. | NCCI reveals its annual Focus on Five, which highlights top-of-mind concerns for industry executives who mentioned COVID-19 as this year's biggest challenge. | NCCI's Annual Survey of Insurer Executives Focuses on COVID-19 | December 09, 2020 | block | Yes | 12/9/2020 | Insights-Focus5-Covid-19.aspx | Insights-Focus5-Covid-19 | What's Trending | NCCI's Annual Survey of Insurer Executives Focuses on COVID-19 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_Focus-on-Five2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Focus-on-Five2020.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, COVID-19, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| The Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) Employment Scenario Tool enables users to explore employment scenarios as discussed in NCCI’s Third Quarter 2020 QEB and take a deeper dive into states and industries of interest. | The Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) Employment Scenario Tool enables users to explore employment scenarios as discussed in NCCI’s Third Quarter 2020 QEB and take a deeper dive into states and industries of interest. | QEB Employment Scenario Tool | December 08, 2020 | block | Yes | 12/8/2020 | Insights_QEB-Employment-Scenario-Tool.aspx | Insights_QEB-Employment-Scenario-Tool | Economic & Financial | QEB Employment Scenario Tool | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-QEB-Employment-Scenario-Tool.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Employment-Scenario-Tool.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| COVID-19’s Impact on Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation—A First Look at 2020 | This article monitors several medical data-related metrics, which were developed to provide insight into the effect of COVID-19 on several aspects of the medical system as it relates to workers compensation.
| COVID-19’s Impact on Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation - A First Look at 2020 | December 07, 2020 | block | Yes | 12/7/2020 | Insights-COVID-19-Impact-Medical-Treatment-WCompensation-FirstLook2020.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-Impact-Medical-Treatment-WCompensation-FirstLook2020 | Research & Briefs | COVID-19’s Impact on Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation - A First Look at 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Insights_COVID-19_A-First-Look-at-2020-1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Insights_COVID-19_A-First-Look-at-2020-1.jpg | COVID-19 | David Colon, Raji H. Chadarevian | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | COVID-19, Medical Costs |
| This article examines the state of telemedicine services prior to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing baseline information, a discussion of emergency changes, and insights on what the future may hold. | This article examines the state of telemedicine services prior to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing baseline information, a discussion of emergency changes, and insights on what the future may hold. | Telemedicine - COVID-19 Affects Medical Service Delivery in 2020 | December 02, 2020 | block | Yes | 12/2/2020 | Insights-Telemedicine-WorkersComp-COVID-19.aspx | Insights-Telemedicine-WorkersComp-COVID-19 | What's Trending | Telemedicine - COVID-19 Affects Medical Service Delivery in 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_Telemedicine.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Telemedicine.jpg | COVID-19 | Amelia Carroll | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, COVID-19 |
| Court Case Update, Nevada and Texas—December 2020 | NCCI provides an update of two court cases in Nevada and Texas that may impact workers compensation in those states. | Court Case Update, Nevada and Texas - December 2020 | December 01, 2020 | block | Yes | 12/1/2020 | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-December2020-Nevada-Texas.aspx | Insights_CourtCaseUpdate-December2020-Nevada-Texas | Legal | Court Case Update, Nevada and Texas - December 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-NV-TX-Dec2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-NV-TX-2020.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| A summary of cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation (WC) across the states. This edition contains updated information on cases previously introduced and presents new cases and decisions. | A summary of cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Team that may impact workers compensation (WC) across the states. This edition contains updated information on cases previously introduced and presents new cases and decisions. | Court Case Update, Countrywide - November 2020 | November 17, 2020 | block | Yes | 11/17/2020 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Nov2020.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Nov2020 | Legal | Court Case Update, Countrywide - November 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide-Nov2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-August2019.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This report looks at the impact of medical provider networks on workers compensation (WC) claim costs for 10 common WC injuries. | This report looks at the impact of medical provider networks on workers compensation (WC) claim costs for 10 common WC injuries. | How Do Medical Networks Impact Workers Compensation Claim Costs? | November 09, 2020 | block | Yes | 11/9/2020 | Insights-Cost-Impact-Medical-Provider-Networks.aspx | Insights-Cost-Impact-Medical-Provider-Networks | Research & Briefs | How Do Medical Networks Impact Workers Compensation Claim Costs? | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CostImpactMedical.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CostImpactMedical.jpg | Financial | Dan Corro, Barry Lipton | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Claims, Medical Costs, Ratemaking |
| COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: Frequency Assumptions Update | This research brief examines recent data and research pertaining to the various frequency-related assumptions discussed in the white paper and utilized in the COVID-19 Hypothetical Scenarios Tool. | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: Frequency Assumptions Update (PDF) | November 06, 2020 | block | Yes | 11/6/2020 | Insights-COVID-19-WCFrequencyAssumptionsUpdate.pdf | Insights-COVID-19-WCFrequencyAssumptionsUpdate | Research & Briefs | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: Frequency Assumptions Update | PDF | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_COVID-19_FrequencyAssumptionsUpdate.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID-19-PermanentDisabilityWCFreqAssump.jpg | COVID-19 | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, The Economy | COVID-19, Emerging Topics |
| This article explores how COVID-19 has disrupted seasonal traffic patterns countrywide and the resulting impacts on motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in workers compensation (WC). | This article explores how COVID-19 has disrupted seasonal traffic patterns countrywide and the resulting impacts on motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in workers compensation (WC). | COVID-19’s Impact on Motor Vehicle Accidents in Workers Compensation | November 04, 2020 | block | Yes | 11/4/2020 | Insights-COVID-19_Impact_Motor_Vehicle_Accidents_WC.aspx | Insights-COVID-19_Impact_Motor_Vehicle_Accidents_WC | Research & Briefs | COVID-19’s Impact on Motor Vehicle Accidents in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_COVID-19_MotorVehicleAccidents-3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_COVID-19_MotorVehicleAccidents-3.jpg | COVID-19 | Anae Newman | Emerging Issues | COVID-19, Emerging Topics |
| This report takes stock of what we know about the coronavirus recession so far and what the path to recovery may look like. | This report takes stock of what we know about the coronavirus recession so far and what the path to recovery may look like. | As US Employment Recovers From COVID-19, Services and States Are Key | October 30, 2020 | block | Yes | 10/30/2020 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q3_COVID-Empl-LFH-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q3_COVID-Empl-LFH-Redirect | Economic & Financial | As US Employment Recovers From COVID-19, Services and States Are Key | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-COVID-19-Services-States-Recovery.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-COVID-19-Services-States-Recovery.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | COVID-19, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, QEB |
| This report looks at average wages during the coronavirus pandemic. | This report looks at average wages during the coronavirus pandemic. | Average Wages During the Coronavirus Pandemic | October 30, 2020 | block | Yes | 10/30/2020 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q3_Wages_PEC-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q3_Wages_PEC-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Average Wages During the Coronavirus Pandemic | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Avg-Wages-During-Corona-Pandemic.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Avg-Wages-During-Corona-Pandemic.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB, Wage Growth |
| In this report, NCCI provides updated results for 2019. | In this report, NCCI provides updated results for 2019. | 2020 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | October 26, 2020 | block | Yes | 10/26/2020 | Insights-2020WorkersCompResultsUpdate.aspx | Insights-2020WorkersCompResultsUpdate | Economic & Financial | 2020 Workers Compensation Financial Results Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-2020WorkersCompResultsUpdate.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_2020WorkersCompResultsUpdate.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | The Economy, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Financial, Ratemaking |
| COVID-19 has affected the delivery of medical care. Hospitals are diverting resources to treat coronavirus patients, and elective hospital treatments have been deferred. But how might this affect the use of emergency rooms by injured workers? | COVID-19 has affected the delivery of medical care. Hospitals are diverting resources to treat coronavirus patients, and elective hospital treatments have been deferred. But how might this affect the use of emergency rooms by injured workers? | Emergency Room Treatment in Workers Compensation | October 22, 2020 | block | Yes | 10/22/2020 | Insights-ER-Treatment-Workers-Comp.aspx | Insights-ER-Treatment-Workers-Comp | Research & Briefs | Emergency Room Treatment in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-ERtreatmentInWC.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-ERtreatmentInWC.jpg | Medical | Mitch Wiemer, Carolyn Wise | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| NCCI is undertaking several activities to better understand the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the workers compensation (WC) system. This article shares some of the measures or metrics we are monitoring. | NCCI is undertaking several activities to better understand the impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the workers compensation (WC) system. This article shares some of the measures or metrics we are monitoring. | COVID-19’s Impact on Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation - What to Measure | October 19, 2020 | block | Yes | 10/19/2020 | Insights-COVID-19-WhatToMeasure.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-WhatToMeasure | Research & Briefs | COVID-19’s Impact on Medical Treatment in Workers Compensation - What to Measure | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-COVID-19-WhatToMeasure.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_COVID-19-WhatToMeasure.jpg | COVID-19 | Raji H. Chadarevian | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | COVID-19, Medical Costs |
| This paper describes updates made to NCCI's COVID-19 Hypothetical Scenarios Tool, which incorporate the potential for permanent disability outcomes within the calculation framework. | This paper describes updates made to NCCI's COVID-19 Hypothetical Scenarios Tool, which incorporate the potential for permanent disability outcomes within the calculation framework. | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation - Permanent Disability (PDF) | October 12, 2020 | block | Yes | 10/12/2020 | Insights-COVID19-Workers-Compensation-Permanent-Disability-redirect.aspx | Insights-COVID19-Workers-Compensation-Permanent-Disability-redirect | Research & Briefs | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation - Permanent Disability (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID-19-PermanentDisability.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID-19-PermanentDisability.jpg | AIS | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | COVID-19 |
| Michael Choo shares what we've learned about COVID-19 and its potential impact on workers compensation. | Michael Choo shares what we've learned about COVID-19 and its potential impact on workers compensation. | Catastrophic COVID-19 Workers Compensation Claims - Case Studies and the Pandemic | October 06, 2020 | block | Yes | 10/6/2020 | Insights-Catastrophic-COVID-19-WorkersComp-Claim-Case-Studies-Pandemic.aspx | Insights-Catastrophic-COVID-19-WorkersComp-Claim-Case-Studies-Pandemic | Research & Briefs | Catastrophic COVID-19 Workers Compensation Claims - Case Studies and the Pandemic | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_COVID-19-CatastrophicClaims.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_COVID-19-CatastrophicClaims.jpg | Medical | Michael Choo | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs, COVID-19 |
| This article looks at similarities between the current recession and the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009 audit premium and its impact on insurance results. | This article looks at similarities between the current recession and the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009 audit premium and its impact on insurance results. | COVID-19, Premium Audits, and EBNR - Lessons Learned from the Past | September 30, 2020 | block | Yes | 9/30/2020 | Insights-COVID-19-Premium-Audits-EBNR-Lessons-Learned.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-Premium-Audits-EBNR-Lessons-Learned | Research & Briefs | COVID-19, Premium Audits, and EBNR - Lessons Learned from the Past | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_COVID-19-LessonsLearned.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_COVID-19-LessonsLearned.jpg | Industry | Barry Lipton | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | COVID-19, Ratemaking |
| Court Case Update, Oklahoma - September 2020 | The Supreme Court of Oklahoma found that an Oklahoma workers compensation statute is unconstitutional to the extent that it denies recovery to the next of kin of a deceased employee with no dependents. | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - September 2020 | September 25, 2020 | block | Yes | 9/25/2020 | Insights-Court-Case-Update-Oklahoma-September-2020.aspx | Insights-Court-Case-Update-Oklahoma-September-2020 | Legal | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - September 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-OK-Sep2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-OK-Sep2020.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| A California federal District Court ruled that exclusive remedy barred certain claims by an employee in connection with the employer’s alleged failure to maintain a safe and healthy work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. | A California federal District Court ruled that exclusive remedy barred certain claims by an employee in connection with the employer’s alleged failure to maintain a safe and healthy work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Court Case Update, California - September 2020 | September 18, 2020 | block | Yes | 9/19/2020 | Insights-CourtCaseSeptember2020-California.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseSeptember2020-California | Legal | Court Case Update, California - September 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-California-Sept2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-California-Sept2020.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This webinar highlights the Countrywide Mega Claims study conducted by NCCI in collaboration with other workers compensation bureaus. The study analyzes trends in mega claims across the country. | This webinar highlights the Countrywide Mega Claims study conducted by NCCI in collaboration with other workers compensation bureaus. The study analyzes trends in mega claims across the country. | Countrywide Mega Claims Webinar | September 17, 2020 | block | Yes | 9/17/2020 | Insights_video-Countrywide-Mega-Claims.aspx | Insights_video-Countrywide-Mega-Claims | Research & Briefs | Countrywide Mega Claims Webinar | Video | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_CountryWide_MegaClaims_2020-webinar.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CountryWide_MegaClaims_2020-webinar.jpg | Industry | Ryan Voll | Emerging Issues, The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Claims |
| This paper reviews the results for risks with WC Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP) credits. It includes a limited number of states, and there could be other states (e.g., Ohio) with similar programs not included in this analysis. | This paper reviews the results for risks with WC Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP) credits. It includes a limited number of states, and there could be other states (e.g., Ohio) with similar programs not included in this analysis. | Drug-Free Workplace Premium Credits | September 14, 2020 | block | Yes | 9/14/2020 | Insights-drug-free-testing.aspx | Insights-drug-free-testing | Research & Briefs | Drug-Free Workplace Premium Credits | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-drug-free-testing.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_drug-free-testing.jpg | Industry | Chun Shyong, Barry Lipton, and John Robertson | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Changing Workforce, Marijuana, Ratemaking |
| This paper uses data from NCCI's Medical Data Call and examines how hospital outpatient payments are impacted by changes in maximum allowable reimbursements. | This paper uses data from NCCI's Medical Data Call and examines how hospital outpatient payments are impacted by changes in maximum allowable reimbursements. | The Impact of Fee Schedule Updates on Hospital Outpatient Payments | August 26, 2020 | block | Yes | 8/26/2020 | Insights-Impact-Fee-Schedule-Updates-Hospital-Outpatient-Payments.aspx | Insights-Impact-Fee-Schedule-Updates-Hospital-Outpatient-Payments | Research & Briefs | The Impact of Fee Schedule Updates on Hospital Outpatient Payments | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_ImpactFeeSchedule.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-ImpactFeeSchedule.jpg | Medical | David Colon, Paul Hendrick, and Bryanna Lum | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| Countrywide Mega Claims | NCCI, in collaboration with other workers compensation bureaus, has released its Countrywide Mega Claims study. It analyzes trends in mega claims, those with incurred losses at 2018 cost levels of $3 million across the country. | Countrywide Mega Claims (PDF) | August 25, 2020 | block | Yes | 8/25/2020 | II_Country-wide-Mega-Claims-Report-2020-BureauReady.pdf | II_Country-wide-Mega-Claims-Report-2020-BureauReady | Research & Briefs | Countrywide Mega Claims | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_CountryWide_MegaClaims2020_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CountryWide_MegaClaims2020_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Claims |
| An overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system including activity to address workers compensation presumptions of compensability in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. | An overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system including activity to address workers compensation presumptions of compensability in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2020 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | August 19, 2020 | block | Yes | 8/19/2020 | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2020.aspx | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2020 | Regulatory & Legislative | 2020 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-RegLegReport-2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-RegLegReport-2020.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| Like a safe-driving discount, employers with good safety records can save on workers compensation insurance premiums. But how strong is the connection between past loss history and future losses? NCCI explores this in our research brief. | Like a safe-driving discount, employers with good safety records can save on workers compensation insurance premiums. But how strong is the connection between past loss history and future losses? NCCI explores this in our research brief. | Insights From NCCI’s Experience Rating Plan Review | July 27, 2020 | block | Yes | 7/27/2020 | Insights-Exp-Rating-Plan-Review.aspx | Insights-Exp-Rating-Plan-Review | Research & Briefs | Insights From NCCI’s Experience Rating Plan Review | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Exp-Rating-Plan-Review.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Exp-Rating-Plan-Review.jpg | Industry | Barry Lipton and Yuchen Su | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| NCCI’s classification ratemaking methodology involves analyzing employer payroll and loss data reported by workers comp insurers. This paper explores how NCCI establishes new classifications, modifies existing ones, and eliminates the obsolete. | NCCI’s classification ratemaking methodology involves analyzing employer payroll and loss data reported by workers comp insurers. This paper explores how NCCI establishes new classifications, modifies existing ones, and eliminates the obsolete. | Keeping Job Classifications Current in an Ever-Changing Environment | July 13, 2020 | block | Yes | 7/13/2020 | Insights-Keeping-Job-Classifications-Current.aspx | Insights-Keeping-Job-Classifications-Current | Research & Briefs | Keeping Job Classifications Current in an Ever-Changing Environment | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-Job-Classifications.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Job-Classifications.jpg | Industry | Kathy Thompson | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Claims, Ratemaking |
| This article provides an update of MVA experience in WC through Accident Year 2018 and discusses factors influencing MVAs, such as cell phone laws and ownership, and vehicle safety. The article sheds light on how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact 2020. | This article provides an update of MVA experience in WC through Accident Year 2018 and discusses factors influencing MVAs, such as cell phone laws and ownership, and vehicle safety. The article sheds light on how the COVID-19 pandemic may impact 2020. | Motor Vehicle Accidents in Workers Compensation - An Update | June 23, 2020 | block | Yes | 6/23/2020 | Insights_MVA_WC-Update.aspx | Insights_MVA_WC-Update | Research & Briefs | Motor Vehicle Accidents in Workers Compensation - An Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-MotorVehicleAccidents-Update.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-MotorVehicleAccidents-Update.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis, Ryan Voll | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Automation & Technology, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| The coronavirus pandemic has caused layoffs on a scale unprecedented in recent history, but its effects differ significantly across industries and states. | The coronavirus pandemic has caused layoffs on a scale unprecedented in recent history, but its effects differ significantly across industries and states. | Job Losses During the Coronavirus Pandemic, February to May 2020 | June 19, 2020 | block | Yes | 6/19/2020 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q2_COVIDEmployment-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q2_COVIDEmployment-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Job Losses During the Coronavirus Pandemic, February to May 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Unemployment.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Unemployment.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | COVID-19, Employment Trends, QEB |
| This report estimates the share of workers in each economic sector who work in close physical proximity to others. It also discusses the relationship between physical proximity and sector job losses during the pandemic. | This report estimates the share of workers in each economic sector who work in close physical proximity to others. It also discusses the relationship between physical proximity and sector job losses during the pandemic. | Job Losses and Physical Proximity | June 19, 2020 | block | Yes | 6/19/2020 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q2_PhysicalProximity-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q2_PhysicalProximity-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Job Losses and Physical Proximity | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Proximity.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Proximity.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| Learn about state and federal legislation, regulations, executive orders and emergency rules addressing workers compensation presumptions of compensability for COVID-19. | Learn about state and federal legislation, regulations, executive orders and emergency rules addressing workers compensation presumptions of compensability for COVID-19. | COVID-19 Regulatory & Legislative Update: WC Compensability Presumptions | June 04, 2020 | block | Yes | 6/4/2020 | Insights-COVID-19-Regulatory-Legislative-Update.aspx | Insights-COVID-19-Regulatory-Legislative-Update | Regulatory & Legislative | COVID-19 Regulatory & Legislative Update: WC Compensability Presumptions | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-COVID-19-RegulatoryLegislative.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID-19-RegulatoryLegislative.jpg | COVID-19 | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| The Economic and Medical Outlook on Workers Compensation - Q1 2020 | The Economic and Medical Outlook on Workers Compensation - Q1 2020 | The Economic and Medical Outlook on Workers Compensation - Q1 2020 | April 22, 2020 | block | Yes | 4/22/2020 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q1_EconomicOutlook-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q1_EconomicOutlook-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic and Medical Outlook on Workers Compensation - Q1 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-EconomicOutlook.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-EconomicOutlook.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Medical Costs, QEB |
| This research brief takes stock of what we know so far about the employment impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, and also considers how the pandemic may influence the behavior of firms and workers in ways that affect the workers compensation system. | This research brief takes stock of what we know so far about the employment impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, and also considers how the pandemic may influence the behavior of firms and workers in ways that affect the workers compensation system. | Economic Impacts of Coronavirus and Workers Compensation | April 17, 2020 | block | Yes | 4/17/2020 | Insights_QEB_2020_Q1_Drilling_Down-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2020_Q1_Drilling_Down-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Economic Impacts of Coronavirus and Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q12020-DrillingDown-1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-Q12020-DrillingDown-1.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI’s Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division that may impact workers compensation across the states. | NCCI’s Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division that may impact workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2020 | April 13, 2020 | block | Yes | 4/13/2020 | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Apr2020.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-Update-Apr2020 | Legal | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2020 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide-April2020.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-August2019.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article examines the frequency of claims with incurred losses above $1M in all NCCI states combined over the most recent fifteen years. | This article examines the frequency of claims with incurred losses above $1M in all NCCI states combined over the most recent fifteen years. | Large Losses in Workers Compensation - Claims Above $1M | March 31, 2020 | block | Yes | 3/31/2020 | Insights-Large-Losses-in-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Large-Losses-in-WorkersComp | Research & Briefs | Large Losses in Workers Compensation - Claims Above $1M | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-Large-Losses-WC.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Large-Losses-WC.jpg | Financial | Jim Davis, Ryan Voll | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| This report looks at the impact of medical provider networks (MPNs) on workers compensation prices and utilization. | This report looks at the impact of medical provider networks (MPNs) on workers compensation prices and utilization. | The Use of Networks to Care for Injured Workers - What's Been the Impact? | March 23, 2020 | block | Yes | 3/23/2020 | Insights-Use-of-Network-to-Care-for-Injured-Workers.aspx | Insights-Use-of-Network-to-Care-for-Injured-Workers | Research & Briefs | The Use of Networks to Care for Injured Workers - What's Been the Impact? | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHT-Use-of-Network-to-Care-for-Injured-Workers.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Use-of-Network-to-Care-for-Injured-Workers.jpg | Medical | Dan Corro, Barry Lipton, and John Robertson | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) offers a perspective on the effect of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the workers compensation industry, including compensability and economic impact. | The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) offers a perspective on the effect of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on the workers compensation industry, including compensability and economic impact. | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know | March 10, 2020 | block | Yes | 3/11/2020 | Insights-COVID19-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-COVID19-WorkersComp | What's Trending | COVID-19 and Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-INSIGHTS-COVID-19.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-COVID-19.jpg | COVID-19 | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, The Economy | COVID-19 |
| In this latest research brief, NCCI taps into data from employer-sponsored group health (GH) programs as a source of information that might be critical to maintaining a viable WC benefit delivery system. | In this latest research brief, NCCI taps into data from employer-sponsored group health (GH) programs as a source of information that might be critical to maintaining a viable WC benefit delivery system. | Comparing the Quantity and Prices of Physician Services Between Workers Compensation and Group Health | February 26, 2020 | block | Yes | 2/26/2020 | Insights-WC-vs-Group-Health-2020.aspx | Insights-WC-vs-Group-Health-2020 | Research & Briefs | Comparing the Quantity and Prices of Physician Services Between Workers Compensation and Group Health | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-WCvsGroupHealth.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WCvsGroupHealth.jpg | Industry | Dan Corro, Barry Lipton, and John Robertson | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | AIS, Changing Workforce, Emerging Topics, Industry Trends |
| This article will highlight workers compensation legislative trends from 2019 and what’s on the horizon for 2020. | This article will highlight workers compensation legislative trends from 2019 and what’s on the horizon for 2020. | 2020 Legislative Sessions: Workers Compensation Preview | February 11, 2020 | block | Yes | 2/11/2020 | Insights_2020-Legislative-Sessions-WC-Preview.aspx | Insights_2020-Legislative-Sessions-WC-Preview | Regulatory & Legislative | 2020 Legislative Sessions: Workers Compensation Preview | Article | /PublishingImages/INSIGHTS-2020_Legislative_Sessions.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2020_Legislative_Sessions.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| This reports reviews 2019 employment and wage growth by state and sector and discusses an intriguing recent development in the labor market. | This reports reviews 2019 employment and wage growth by state and sector and discusses an intriguing recent development in the labor market. | Employment and Wage Growth by State and Economic Sector | January 09, 2020 | block | Yes | 1/9/2020 | Insights_QEB_2019_Q4_Drilling_Down-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2019_Q4_Drilling_Down-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Employment and Wage Growth by State and Economic Sector | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-DrillingDown.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-DrillingDown.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| The Economic Outlook presents current data and forecasts for economic variables especially relevant to workers compensation. | The Economic Outlook presents current data and forecasts for economic variables especially relevant to workers compensation. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q4 2019 | January 09, 2020 | block | Yes | 1/9/2020 | Insights_QEB_2019_Q4_EconomicOutlook-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2019_Q4_EconomicOutlook-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q4 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-EconomicOutlook.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-QEB-EconomicOutlook.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI reveals its Focus on 5, the definitive list of issues that keep workers compensation industry leaders up at night. | NCCI reveals its Focus on 5, the definitive list of issues that keep workers compensation industry leaders up at night. | Focus on 5-TOP of Mind in 2020 for Work Comp Executives | January 07, 2020 | block | Yes | 1/7/2020 | focus-on-5-top-of-mind-in-2020-for-workcomp-execs.aspx | focus-on-5-top-of-mind-in-2020-for-workcomp-execs | What's Trending | Focus on 5-TOP of Mind in 2020 for Work Comp Executives | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS-FocusOnFive.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-INSIGHTS-FocusOnFive.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| This paper discusses how a long-tailed line of business such as workers compensation continues to be challenging—especially with the current environment. | This paper discusses how a long-tailed line of business such as workers compensation continues to be challenging—especially with the current environment. | Ratemaking Challenges in Today’s Atypical Workers Compensation Environment | January 06, 2020 | block | Yes | 1/6/2020 | Insights-Ratemaking-Challenges-in-Todays-Atypical-WorkersComp-Environment.aspx | Insights-Ratemaking-Challenges-in-Todays-Atypical-WorkersComp-Environment | Research & Briefs | Ratemaking Challenges in Today’s Atypical Workers Compensation Environment | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Ratemaking-Challenges.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Ratemaking-Challenges.jpg | Industry | Brett Foster | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Ratemaking |
| Provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division in 2019, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division in 2019, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update - Countrywide 2019 Year-End Update | December 18, 2019 | block | Yes | 12/18/2019 | Insights_CourtCase-EOY2019.aspx | Insights_CourtCase-EOY2019 | Legal | Court Case Update - Countrywide 2019 Year-End Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-Countrywide-YearEnd.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-Federal2019.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This online resource provides interactive navigation for a nationwide view of court cases reported by NCCI's Legal Team. | This online resource provides interactive navigation for a nationwide view of court cases reported by NCCI's Legal Team. | Introducing NCCI's Court Case Insights | December 11, 2019 | block | Yes | 12/11/2019 | II_CourtCases.aspx | II_CourtCases | Legal | Introducing NCCI's Court Case Insights | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-II_CourtCasesv1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_II_CourtCases.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| In this paper, we build upon previous work that displayed indemnity benefit indices by state and make additional refinements to ensure the indices appropriately filter out all wage-related changes. | In this paper, we build upon previous work that displayed indemnity benefit indices by state and make additional refinements to ensure the indices appropriately filter out all wage-related changes. | Wage-Adjusted Changes in Workers Compensation Indemnity Benefits 2000 - 2018 | December 02, 2019 | block | Yes | 12/2/2019 | Insights-Wage-Adjusted-Changes-Workers-Comp-Indemnity-Benefits-2000-2018.aspx | Insights-Wage-Adjusted-Changes-Workers-Comp-Indemnity-Benefits-2000-2018 | Research & Briefs | Wage-Adjusted Changes in Workers Compensation Indemnity Benefits 2000 - 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-Wage-Adjusted-Changes-WC.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Wage-Adjusted-Changes-WC.jpg | Indemnity | Bruce Spidell and Laura Backus Hall | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, The Economy | Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Wage Growth |
| This article summarizes the mega claim information presented by Barry Lipton at NCCI’s 2019 Annual Issues Symposium. | This article summarizes the mega claim information presented by Barry Lipton at NCCI’s 2019 Annual Issues Symposium. | Mega Claims in Workers Compensation 2019 | November 22, 2019 | block | Yes | 11/22/2019 | Insights-Mega-Claims2019.aspx | Insights-Mega-Claims2019 | What's Trending | Mega Claims in Workers Compensation 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-MegaClaims2019.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-MegaClaims.jpg | Industry | Barry Lipton and Jim Davis | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims |
| The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the cumulative effects of a claimant’s separate work-related injuries sustained over a several year period, qualifies as an occupational disease. | The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that the cumulative effects of a claimant’s separate work-related injuries sustained over a several year period, qualifies as an occupational disease. | Court Case Update, Oregon - November 2019 | November 13, 2019 | block | Yes | 11/13/2019 | Insights-CourtCaseNov2019-OR.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseNov2019-OR | Legal | Court Case Update, Oregon - November 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CourtCaseUpdate-OR-Nov2019.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CourtCaseUpdate-OR-Nov2019.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This article describes the structure of the residual market, including NCCI's role, and present countrywide residual market summary statistics. | This article describes the structure of the residual market, including NCCI's role, and present countrywide residual market summary statistics. | Insuring the Uninsurable - Workers Compensation's Residual Market | November 04, 2019 | block | Yes | 11/4/2019 | Insights-Insuring_the_Uninsurable.aspx | Insights-Insuring_the_Uninsurable | Regulatory & Legislative | Insuring the Uninsurable - Workers Compensation's Residual Market | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights-Insuring_the_Uninsurable-Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights-Insuring_the_Uninsurable-Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Nadege Bernard-Ahrendts | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| Review current data and forecasts for economic variables especially related to workers compensation. | Review current data and forecasts for economic variables especially related to workers compensation. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2019 | October 16, 2019 | block | Yes | 10/16/2019 | Insights_QEB_2019_Q3_EconomicOutlook-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2019_Q3_EconomicOutlook-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights-QEB-Q32019_EconomicOutlook-Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights-QEB-Q32019_EconomicOutlook-Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| See how workers compensation medical payments have changed from 2014 through 2018, with special attention to prescription drug payments and changed opioid utilization. | See how workers compensation medical payments have changed from 2014 through 2018, with special attention to prescription drug payments and changed opioid utilization. | The Medical Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2019 | October 16, 2019 | block | Yes | 10/16/2019 | Insights_QEB_2019_Q3_MedicalOutlook-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2019_Q3_MedicalOutlook-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Medical Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights-QEB-Q32019_HealthBenefits-Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights-QEB-Q32019_HealthBenefits-Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | Employment Trends, QEB |
| Learn how recessions affect workers compensation by decreasing overall employment and payroll and impacting injury frequency through changing workforce composition. | Learn how recessions affect workers compensation by decreasing overall employment and payroll and impacting injury frequency through changing workforce composition. | How Do Recessions Affect Workers Compensation? | October 16, 2019 | block | Yes | 10/16/2019 | Insights_QEB_2019_Q3_Drilling_Down-Redirect.aspx | Insights_QEB_2019_Q3_Drilling_Down-Redirect | Economic & Financial | How Do Recessions Affect Workers Compensation? | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights-QEB-Q32019_Recession-Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights-QEB-Q32019_Recession-Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI reviews the different forms of medical transportation and their increasing costs for workers compensation. | NCCI reviews the different forms of medical transportation and their increasing costs for workers compensation. | Medical Transportation Costs in Workers Compensation | October 01, 2019 | block | Yes | 10/1/2019 | Insights-Medical-Transportation-Costs-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Medical-Transportation-Costs-WorkersComp | What's Trending | Medical Transportation Costs in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-MedicalTransCost.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-MedicalTransCosts.jpg | Transportation | Dan Clayman | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| NCCI’s Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system this year. | NCCI’s Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system this year. | 2019 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | July 30, 2019 | block | Yes | 7/30/2019 | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2019.aspx | Insights-Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2019 | Regulatory & Legislative | 2019 Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-RegLegReport-2019.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-RegLegReport-2019.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| NCCI evaluates the status of self-driving vehicles and the potential impact on workers compensation. | NCCI evaluates the status of self-driving vehicles and the potential impact on workers compensation. | 'Braking' New Ground - Autonomous Vehicles & Workers Compensation | July 15, 2019 | block | Yes | 7/15/2019 | Insights-Autonomous-Vehicles-WC.aspx | Insights-Autonomous-Vehicles-WC | What's Trending | 'Braking' New Ground - Autonomous Vehicles & Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-AutonomousVehicles.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-AutonomousVehicles.jpg | Automation | Alana Bernardo | Emerging Issues | Healthcare, Automation & Technology |
| This report investigates work arrangements that go beyond traditional wage and salary employment, paying particular attention to the kind of short-term work arrangements that comprise the so-called “gig economy.” | This report investigates work arrangements that go beyond traditional wage and salary employment, paying particular attention to the kind of short-term work arrangements that comprise the so-called “gig economy.” | Nontraditional Work Arrangements and the Gig Economy | July 09, 2019 | block | Yes | 7/9/2019 | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q2_Drilling_Down-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q2_Drilling_Down-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Nontraditional Work Arrangements and the Gig Economy | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB, Wage Growth |
| The exhibits in this article are updated to reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation. | The exhibits in this article are updated to reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q2 2019 | July 08, 2019 | block | Yes | 7/8/2019 | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q2_RCC-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q2_RCC-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q2 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI, with input from industry stakeholders, explores the potential for wearable technology to improve safety in the workplace. | NCCI, with input from industry stakeholders, explores the potential for wearable technology to improve safety in the workplace. | Technology at Work - Wearables in Workers Compensation | June 24, 2019 | block | Yes | 6/24/2019 | II_Insights_Wearables.aspx | II_Insights_Wearables | What's Trending | Technology at Work - Wearables in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-II_Insights_Wearables.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-II_Insights_Wearables.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Automation & Technology, Changing Workforce |
| NCCI researchers take a deeper look at critical factors that are influencing pharmacy experience in workers compensation. | NCCI researchers take a deeper look at critical factors that are influencing pharmacy experience in workers compensation. | Formulary Implementations and Initial Impacts on Workers Compensation | June 10, 2019 | block | Yes | 6/10/2019 | Insights-Formulary-Implementations-Initial-Impacts-WorkersComp.aspx | Insights-Formulary-Implementations-Initial-Impacts-WorkersComp | Research & Briefs | Formulary Implementations and Initial Impacts on Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights-Drug-Formulary-Implementations-Potential-Impacts-WC-Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights-Drug-Formulary-Implementations-Potential-Impacts-WC-Thumbnail.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Paul Hendrick | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| In this presentation, NCCI Practice Leader and Senior Actuary Barry Lipton covers studies comparing medical costs in workers compensation and group health. | In this presentation, NCCI Practice Leader and Senior Actuary Barry Lipton covers studies comparing medical costs in workers compensation and group health. | Work Comp vs. Group Health—The Price We Pay (PDF) | May 14, 2019 | block | Yes | 5/14/2019 | Insights-WC-GroupHealth.pdf | Insights-WC-GroupHealth | What's Trending | Work Comp vs. Group Health—The Price We Pay (PDF) | PDF | # | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail_Insights-WC-GroupHealth.jpg | Industry | Barry Lipton | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | AIS, Healthcare, Medical Costs |
| This paper highlights factors that could affect the ultimate cost impact of a firefighter presumption on a state’s WC system. | This paper highlights factors that could affect the ultimate cost impact of a firefighter presumption on a state’s WC system. | Presumptive Workers Comp Benefits for Firefighters and Other First Responders | May 07, 2019 | block | Yes | 5/7/2019 | Insights-Presumptive-WC-Benefits-Firefighters.aspx | Insights-Presumptive-WC-Benefits-Firefighters | Regulatory & Legislative | Presumptive Workers Comp Benefits for Firefighters and Other First Responders | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights-Quantifying-Presumptive-WC-Benefits-Firefighters-Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights-Quantifying-Presumptive-WC-Benefits-Firefighters-Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Fawn Racicot and Bruce Spidell | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| Marijuana legalization continues to be a hot topic in 2019. Most states have legalized marijuana in some form and there is much speculation around federal activity. NCCI is monitoring legislative, judicial, and other developments as this issue evolves. | Marijuana legalization continues to be a hot topic in 2019. Most states have legalized marijuana in some form and there is much speculation around federal activity. NCCI is monitoring legislative, judicial, and other developments as this issue evolves. | Marijuana Legalization Update: Five Things You Need to Know | April 23, 2019 | block | Yes | 4/23/2019 | II_Insights_MarijuanaFocusupdate.aspx | II_Insights_MarijuanaFocusupdate | Regulatory & Legislative | Marijuana Legalization Update: Five Things You Need to Know | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_II_Insights_MarijuanaFocusupdate.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MarijuanaLegislation_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| The exhibits in this article are updated to reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation. | The exhibits in this article are updated to reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q1 2019 | April 19, 2019 | block | Yes | 4/19/2019 | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q1_RCC-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q1_RCC-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q1 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This edition of the Quarterly Economics Briefing reviews the economic and workers compensation effects of federal government shutdowns. | This edition of the Quarterly Economics Briefing reviews the economic and workers compensation effects of federal government shutdowns. | The Economic and Workers Compensation Effects of Federal Government Shutdowns | April 19, 2019 | block | Yes | 4/19/2019 | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q1_Drilling_Down-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2019_Q1_Drilling_Down-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic and Workers Compensation Effects of Federal Government Shutdowns | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, QEB |
| In this article, NCCI examines the 2021 Medicare evaluation and management changes and their potential impacts on a state’s workers compensation system. | In this article, NCCI examines the 2021 Medicare evaluation and management changes and their potential impacts on a state’s workers compensation system. | Evaluation and Management Costs in Workers Compensation | April 15, 2019 | block | Yes | 4/15/2019 | Insights-EvaluationMgmtCosts.aspx | Insights-EvaluationMgmtCosts | What's Trending | Evaluation and Management Costs in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Insights_EvaluationMgmtCosts.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-Insights_EvaluationMgmtCosts.jpg | Medical | Dan Clayman and Nicole Garcia | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Chicas, the Texas Supreme Court found that judicial appeals from decisions by the Division of Workers Compensation appeals panel, do not automatically divest the trial courts of jurisdiction. | Texas Mutual Insurance Co. v. Chicas, the Texas Supreme Court found that judicial appeals from decisions by the Division of Workers Compensation appeals panel, do not automatically divest the trial courts of jurisdiction. | Court Case Update, Texas - April 2019 | April 11, 2019 | block | Yes | 4/11/2019 | Insights-CourtCaseApr2019-TX.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseApr2019-TX | Legal | Court Case Update, Texas - April 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_Insights-CourtCaseApr2019-TX.jpg | /publishingimages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | This Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division, which may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2019 | April 02, 2019 | block | Yes | 4/2/2019 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-April2019.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-April2019 | Legal | Court Case Update Countrywide - April 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-April2019-Banner.jpg | /publishingimages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This study looks at the time lapse between the occurrence of an injury and the date the injured worker receives professional medical care. | This study looks at the time lapse between the occurrence of an injury and the date the injured worker receives professional medical care. | Monitoring the Time From Injury to Treatment | March 26, 2019 | block | Yes | 3/26/2019 | Insights-TimetoTreatment.aspx | Insights-TimetoTreatment | Research & Briefs | Monitoring the Time From Injury to Treatment | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-TimetoTreatment.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-TimetoTreatment.jpg | Medical | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| On February 27, 2019, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled, in Daniel v. City of Minneapolis, that an employee—who was injured while working and received workers’ compensation benefits—may also bring claims for disability discrimination against his employer | On February 27, 2019, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled, in Daniel v. City of Minneapolis, that an employee—who was injured while working and received workers’ compensation benefits. | Court Case Update, Minnesota - March 2019 | March 01, 2019 | block | Yes | 3/1/2019 | Insights-CourtCaseMar2019.aspx | Insights-CourtCaseMar2019 | Legal | Court Case Update, Minnesota - March 2019 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights-CourtCaseMar2019_Banner.jpg | /publishingimages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| This research brief breaks down the major factors that make up overall prescription drug costs for the industry. | This research brief breaks down the major factors that make up overall prescription drug costs for the industry. | Workers Compensation and Prescription Drugs - 2018 Update | January 30, 2019 | block | Yes | 1/30/2019 | Insights-Prescription-Costs-WC-Claims.aspx | Insights-Prescription-Costs-WC-Claims | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation and Prescription Drugs - 2018 Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-WCandDrugs.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-WCandDrugs.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Nedzad Arnautovic | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| Every year for the past decade, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has surveyed carrier executive leaders in the workers compensation industry to better understand their market perspectives, needs, and challenges. | Every year for the past decade, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) has surveyed carrier executive leaders in the workers compensation industry to better understand their market perspectives, needs, and challenges. | What's Keeping Workers Compensation Executives Up at Night? | January 15, 2019 | block | Yes | 1/15/2019 | Insights-Focus-on-5.aspx | Insights-Focus-on-5 | What's Trending | What's Keeping Workers Compensation Executives Up at Night? | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-CarrierPulseSurvey.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-CarrierPulseSurvey.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Employment Trends, Wage Growth |
| NCCI continually monitors issues that could potentially impact the workers compensation system. This article and related webinar summarize hot topics covered throughout 2018. | NCCI continually monitors issues that could potentially impact the workers compensation system. This article and related webinar summarize hot topics covered throughout 2018. | 2018 Legislative Sessions: Workers Compensation Wrap-Up | January 10, 2019 | block | Yes | 1/10/2019 | Insights_2018-Legislative-Sessions-WC-Wrap-Up.aspx | Insights_2018-Legislative-Sessions-WC-Wrap-Up | Regulatory & Legislative | 2018 Legislative Sessions: Workers Compensation Wrap-Up | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner-2018-Legislative-Sessions-WC-Wrap-Up.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-2018 Legislative-Sessions-WC-Wrap-Up.jpg | Marijuana | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q4 2018 | The exhibits in this article are updated to reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q4 2018 | January 08, 2019 | block | Yes | 1/8/2019 | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q4_RCC-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q4_RCC-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q4 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| Employment and Wage Growth by State and Economic Sector | This edition of the Quarterly Economics Briefing reviews changes in wages and employment by state and economic sector for 2017 and 2018. | Employment and Wage Growth by State and Economic Sector | January 08, 2019 | block | Yes | 1/7/2019 | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q4_Drilling_Down-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q4_Drilling_Down-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Employment and Wage Growth by State and Economic Sector | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Wage Growth, Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI examines the relationship between fee schedule updates and payments for physician services in WC. | NCCI examines the relationship between fee schedule updates and payments for physician services in WC. | The Impact of Fee Schedule Updates on Physician Payments | December 11, 2018 | block | Yes | 12/11/2018 | II_Insights-Impact-Fee-Schedule-Physician.aspx | II_Insights-Impact-Fee-Schedule-Physician | Research & Briefs | The Impact of Fee Schedule Updates on Physician Payments | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_TheImpactofFeeSchedule_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_TheImpactofFeeSchedule_Thumbnail.jpg | Medical | David Colon and Paul Hendrick | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| NCCI explores how net experience rating creates subsidies in the workers compensation system, exacerbates the existing issue of utilizing E-mods to compare employer safety, and reduces the safety and loss control incentives that might otherwise occur. | NCCI explores how net experience rating creates subsidies in the workers compensation system, exacerbates the existing issue of utilizing E-mods to compare employer safety, and reduces the safety and loss control incentives that might otherwise occur. | Unintended Consequences of Net Experience Rating | November 26, 2018 | block | Yes | 11/26/2018 | II_Insights-Unintended-Consequences-Net-Exp-Rating.aspx | II_Insights-Unintended-Consequences-Net-Exp-Rating | What's Trending | Unintended Consequences of Net Experience Rating | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_UnintendedConsequencesNewFM2_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_UnintendedConsequencesFM2_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Kathy Antonello | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Ratemaking |
| In this paper, NCCI examines how the mix of medical services varies substantially by claim size and maturity, and that payout rates vary by claim size and service group. | In this paper, NCCI examines how the mix of medical services varies substantially by claim size and maturity, and that payout rates vary by claim size and service group. | Medical Services and How They Contribute to the Cost of WC Claims | October 29, 2018 | block | Yes | 10/29/2018 | II_Insights-MedicalServicesWCClaims.aspx | II_Insights-MedicalServicesWCClaims | Research & Briefs | Medical Services and How They Contribute to the Cost of WC Claims | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicalServices_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicalServices_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Matt Schutz | Medical Costs & Trends, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Ratemaking |
| In this article, we examine the three frequency measures most often cited and published by NCCI along with the primary uses of each measure. | In this article, we examine the three frequency measures most often cited and published by NCCI along with the primary uses of each measure. | NCCI Explains Its Top 3 Frequency Measures | October 15, 2018 | block | Yes | 10/15/2018 | II_Insights-Top3FreqMeasures.aspx | II_Insights-Top3FreqMeasures | What's Trending | NCCI Explains Its Top 3 Frequency Measures | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_Top3FreqMeasures2bNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_Top3FrequencyMeasures_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | COVID-19, Ratemaking |
| NCCI continually monitors issues that could potentially impact the workers compensation system. This update provides a summary of 2018 legislative sessions across the states and new legislative proposals that may shape the topics on our radar. | NCCI continually monitors issues that could potentially impact the workers compensation system. This update provides a summary of 2018 legislative sessions across the states and new legislative proposals that may shape the topics on our radar. | Hot Topics in Workers Compensation Update | October 08, 2018 | block | Yes | 10/8/2018 | II_Insights_Hot_Topics_Update.aspx | II_Insights_Hot_Topics_Update | Regulatory & Legislative | Hot Topics in Workers Compensation Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_HotTopics_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_HotTopics_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2018 | The exhibits in this article are updated to reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation. Each exhibit also provides some context for the outlook, relative to the historical data. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2018 | October 05, 2018 | block | Yes | 10/7/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q3_RCC-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q3_RCC-Redirect | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| Changing Worker Demographics in the US | This issue of the Quarterly Economics Briefing highlights demographic trends in the labor force that are important for workers compensation. The discussion here focuses on worker aging, labor force participation, tenure, economic sector, and gender. | Changing Worker Demographics in the US | October 05, 2018 | block | Yes | 10/6/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q3_Drilling_Down-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q3_Drilling_Down-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Changing Worker Demographics in the US | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBDrillingDown_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Demographics, QEB |
| Economic Growth Above 4%: Temporary Bump or Future Trend? | This edition identifies the drivers of the real gross domestic product (GDP) annualized growth during the second quarter of 2018 and discusses the sustainability of annualized GDP growth above 4% going forward. | Economic Growth Above 4%: Temporary Bump or Future Trend? | October 05, 2018 | block | Yes | 10/5/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q3_Macroeconomic-Redirect.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_2018_Q3_Macroeconomic-Redirect | Economic & Financial | Economic Growth Above 4%: Temporary Bump or Future Trend? | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBMacroeconomicInsights_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBMacroeconomicInsights_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| Because of our focus and dedication to excellence, NCCI’s award-winning call center has earned satisfaction scores of 9.5 out of 10 in those customer surveys. | Because of our focus and dedication to excellence, NCCI’s award-winning call center has earned satisfaction scores of 9.5 out of 10 in those customer surveys. | Three Keys to World-Class Customer Service | October 01, 2018 | block | Yes | 10/1/2018 | II_Insights-World-Class-Customer-Service.aspx | II_Insights-World-Class-Customer-Service | What's Trending | Three Keys to World-Class Customer Service | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_1200x270-CustomerServiceOpEd_Banner.jpg | /publishingimages/Insights_600x390-CustomerServiceOpEd_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Mark Mileusnic | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| NCCI shares the highlights of our annual review of frequency and severity trends for all NCCI states combined, with a focus on accident years (AY) 2011 to 2016. | NCCI shares the highlights of our annual review of frequency and severity trends for all NCCI states combined, with a focus on accident years (AY) 2011 to 2016. | Countrywide Trends in Claim Frequency and Severity | September 25, 2018 | block | Yes | 9/25/2018 | II_Insights-Frequency-Severity.aspx | II_Insights-Frequency-Severity | What's Trending | Countrywide Trends in Claim Frequency and Severity | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_FrequencySeverityNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_FrequencyandSeverity_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis and Delano Brown | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Claims |
| NCCI evaluates the change in the share of Monday claims before and after the implementation of ACA. | NCCI evaluates the change in the share of Monday claims before and after the implementation of ACA. | Changes in Monday Claims | September 18, 2018 | block | Yes | 9/18/2018 | II_Insights-MondayClaims.aspx | II_Insights-MondayClaims | Research & Briefs | Changes in Monday Claims | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MondayClaimsNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MondayClaims_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Chun Shyong, Barry Lipton, and John Robertson | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims |
| In a new Research Brief, NCCI researchers examine this category of workers compensation claims through Financial, Unit Statistical, and Medical Call data to further explore the impact and characteristics of mega claims. | In a new Research Brief, NCCI researchers examine this category of workers compensation claims through Financial, Unit Statistical, and Medical Call data to further explore the impact and characteristics of mega claims. | Mega Claims in Workers Compensation | August 29, 2018 | block | Yes | 8/29/2018 | II_Insights_Mega_Claims.aspx | II_Insights_Mega_Claims | Research & Briefs | Mega Claims in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MegaClaimsNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MegaClaims_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Tony DiDonato | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims |
| Despite increased safety improvements, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in the United States have generally been on the rise over the last several years. NCCI takes a closer look at this trend impacting workers compensation. | Despite increased safety improvements, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) in the United States have generally been on the rise over the last several years. NCCI takes a closer look at this trend impacting workers compensation. | Motor Vehicle Accidents in Workers Compensation | August 08, 2018 | block | Yes | 8/8/2018 | II_Insights_MVA_WC.aspx | II_Insights_MVA_WC | Research & Briefs | Motor Vehicle Accidents in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MVANew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MVA_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis and Delano Brown | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Automation & Technology, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Johnson v. US Food Service. | An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Johnson v. US Food Service. | Court Case Update - Kansas, Texas, and Nevada - August 2018 | August 07, 2018 | block | Yes | 8/7/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Aug72018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Aug72018 | Legal | Court Case Update - Kansas, Texas, and Nevada - August 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseKSTXNV0818_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Regulatory and Legislative Trends: Watch this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | Regulatory and Legislative Trends: Watch this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | Regulatory and Legislative Trends | July 30, 2018 | block | Yes | 7/30/2018 | II_AIS2018-Reg-Legislative-Trends.aspx | II_AIS2018-Reg-Legislative-Trends | Regulatory & Legislative | Regulatory and Legislative Trends | Video | /PublishingImages/Insights_RegLegTrendsNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_RegLegTrends_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Channel NCCI | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| This report provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system this year. | This report provides an overview of key legislative, regulatory, judicial, and other developments affecting the workers compensation system this year. | Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | July 30, 2018 | block | Yes | 7/30/2018 | II_Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2018.aspx | II_Regulatory-Legislative-Trends2018 | Regulatory & Legislative | Regulatory and Legislative Trends Report | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_RegLegNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_RegLegTrendsReport_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| Technology has allowed for the introduction of telemedicine as an alternative to on-site medical care. Find out how workers compensation may be impacted and some of the benefits and limitations to consider. | Technology has allowed for the introduction of telemedicine as an alternative to on-site medical care. Find out how workers compensation may be impacted and some of the benefits and limitations to consider. | Telemedicine and Workers Compensation | July 23, 2018 | block | Yes | 7/23/2018 | II_Insights-Telemedicine-WorkersComp.aspx | II_Insights-Telemedicine-WorkersComp | What's Trending | Telemedicine and Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_TelemedicineNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_TelemedicineWorkersComp_Thumbnail.jpg | Medical | Robert Moss | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q2 2018 | July 11, 2018 | block | Yes | 7/11/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q2-2018.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q2-2018 | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q2 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBQ22018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This edition describes the wave of hospital consolidation since 2010 and identifies observed effects on utilization and prices of healthcare services. | This edition describes the wave of hospital consolidation since 2010 and identifies observed effects on utilization and prices of healthcare services. | The Impact of Hospital Consolidation on Medical Costs | July 11, 2018 | block | Yes | 7/11/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_Impact-of-Hospital-Consolidation-on-Medical-Costs.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Impact-of-Hospital-Consolidation-on-Medical-Costs | Economic & Financial | The Impact of Hospital Consolidation on Medical Costs | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBHospitalConsolidation_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | QEB, Medical Costs |
| An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Hill v. American Medical Response. | An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Hill v. American Medical Response. | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - June 2018 | June 27, 2018 | block | Yes | 6/27/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun272018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun272018 | Legal | Court Case Update, Oklahoma - June 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseOklahomaJune2018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| An update on the recent workers compensation court cases countrywide in June 2018. | An update on the recent workers compensation court cases countrywide in June 2018. | Court Case Update, Countrywide - June 2018 | June 20, 2018 | block | Yes | 6/20/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun202018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun202018 | Legal | Court Case Update, Countrywide - June 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseCountrywideJune2018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Eaglemed, LLC v. Travelers Insurance. | An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Eaglemed, LLC v. Travelers Insurance. | Court Case Update, Kansas - June 2018 | June 19, 2018 | block | Yes | 6/19/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun182018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun182018 | Legal | Court Case Update, Kansas - June 15, 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseKansasJune2018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co. | An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Bourgoin v. Twin Rivers Paper Co. | Court Case Update, Maine - June 2018 | June 15, 2018 | block | Yes | 6/15/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun152018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun152018 | Legal | Court Case Update, Maine - June 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseMaine0618_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Post-traumatic stress disorder injuries in workers compensation have recently attracted the attention of legislators and other system stakeholders. Stakeholders should continue to raise awareness about the impact of PTSD on employees and the WC system. | Post-traumatic stress disorder injuries in workers compensation have recently attracted the attention of legislators and other system stakeholders. Stakeholders should continue to raise awareness about the impact of PTSD on employees and the WC system. | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Workers Compensation | June 14, 2018 | block | Yes | 6/14/2018 | II_Insights-PTSD-Injuries.aspx | II_Insights-PTSD-Injuries | What's Trending | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_PTSD3New_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_PTSD_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Bruce Spidell | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics, Healthcare, Legislative & Regulatory |
| An update on the recent court case, Pardo v. UPS. | An update on the recent court case, Pardo v. UPS. | Court Case Update, Kansas - June 2018 | June 04, 2018 | block | Yes | 6/4/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun2018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jun2018 | Legal | Court Case Update, Kansas - June 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseKansasJune2018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Accident Fund Insurance Co. v. Casey. | An update on the recent workers compensation court case, Accident Fund Insurance Co. v. Casey. | Court Case Update, Missouri - May 2018 | May 24, 2018 | block | Yes | 5/24/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-May242018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-May242018 | Legal | Court Case Update, Missouri - May 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseMissouriMay2018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| Drivers of Changes in Payroll: View this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | Drivers of Changes in Payroll: View this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | Drivers of Changes in Payroll | May 18, 2018 | block | Yes | 5/18/2018 | II_AIS2018-Drivers-Changes-Payroll.aspx | II_AIS2018-Drivers-Changes-Payroll | What's Trending | Drivers of Changes in Payroll | Video | /PublishingImages/Insights_DriversOfChangesInPayrollNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_DriversofChangesinPayroll_Thumbnail.jpg | Economics | Channel NCCI | The Economy, Emerging Issues | Employment Trends, Emerging Topics |
| 24/7 Healthcare Considerations: View this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | 24/7 Healthcare Considerations: View this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | 24/7 Healthcare Considerations | May 18, 2018 | block | Yes | 5/18/2018 | II_AIS2018-24-7-Healthcare.aspx | II_AIS2018-24-7-Healthcare | What's Trending | 24/7 Healthcare Considerations | Video | /PublishingImages/Insights_247HealthcareNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_247HealthcareConsiderations_Thumbnail.jpg | Medical | Channel NCCI | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | AIS, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| Global Economic View: Watch this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | Global Economic View: Watch this video from NCCI’s 2018 Annual Issues Symposium (AIS). | Global Economic View | May 18, 2018 | block | Yes | 5/18/2018 | II_AIS2018-Global-Economic-View.aspx | II_AIS2018-Global-Economic-View | What's Trending | Global Economic View | Video | /PublishingImages/Insights_GlobalEconomicViewNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_GlobalEconomicView_Thumbnail.jpg | Economics | Channel NCCI | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Industry Trends, Wage Growth |
| This article is the third and final installment in NCCI’s series On Opioids. This series is aimed at exploring three viewpoints on issues surrounding opioid use and workers compensation: those of doctors, insurers, and regulators. | This article is the third and final installment in NCCI’s series On Opioids. This series is aimed at exploring three viewpoints on issues surrounding opioid use and workers compensation: those of doctors, insurers, and regulators. | On Opioids - The Regulators' Perspective | May 09, 2018 | block | Yes | 5/9/2018 | II_OnOpioids-Regulators.aspx | II_OnOpioids-Regulators | What's Trending | On Opioids - The Regulators' Perspective | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_OPIOIDSRegulatorsNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_OnOpioids_Thumbnail.jpg | Opioids | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Marijuana, Opioids |
| This is the second installment of NCCI’s series On Opioids. This series is aimed at exploring three viewpoints on issues surrounding opioid use and workers compensation: those of doctors, insurers, and workers compensation regulators. | This is the second installment of NCCI’s series On Opioids. This series is aimed at exploring three viewpoints on issues surrounding opioid use and workers compensation: those of doctors, insurers, and workers compensation regulators. | On Opioids - The Claims Professionals' Perspective | May 02, 2018 | block | Yes | 5/2/2018 | II_OnOpioids-Claims.aspx | II_OnOpioids-Claims | What's Trending | On Opioids - The Claims Professionals' Perspective | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_OPIOIDSClaimsNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_ONOPIOIDSClaims_Thumbnail.jpg | Opioids | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Marijuana, Opioids |
| Marijuana legalization continues to be a hot topic, so NCCI is exploring the questions we've been getting from our workers compensation industry stakeholders in this update. | Marijuana legalization continues to be a hot topic, so NCCI is exploring the questions we've been getting from our workers compensation industry stakeholders in this update. | Hot Topics Focus on Marijuana Legalization: Five Things You Need to Know - April 2018 | April 26, 2018 | block | Yes | 4/26/2018 | II_Insights_MarijuanaFocus.aspx | II_Insights_MarijuanaFocus | Regulatory & Legislative | Hot Topics Focus on Marijuana Legalization: Five Things You Need to Know | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MarijuanaLegislationNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MarijuanaLegislation_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | Laura Kersey | Emerging Issues | Legislative & Regulatory |
| A cooperative and creative approach aided Jim, a carpenter, in recovering from a freak on-the-job accident. | A cooperative and creative approach aided Jim, a carpenter, in recovering from a freak on-the-job accident. | Jim's Story: Transportation Puts Injured Worker on Road to Health | April 25, 2018 | none | Yes | 4/25/2018 | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Jim.aspx | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Jim | What's Trending | Jim's Story: Transportation Puts Injured Worker on Road to Health | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_SS-Jim.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-SS-Jim.jpg | Success Stories | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| This is the first installment of NCCI's series On Opioids. This series is aimed at exploring three viewpoints on issues surrounding opioid use and workers compensation: those of doctors, insurers, and workers compensation regulators. | This is the first installment of NCCI's series On Opioids. This series is aimed at exploring three viewpoints on issues surrounding opioid use and workers compensation: those of doctors, insurers, and workers compensation regulators. | On Opioids - The Doctors' Perspective | April 23, 2018 | block | Yes | 4/23/2018 | II_OnOpioids-Doctors.aspx | II_OnOpioids-Doctors | What's Trending | On Opioids - The Doctors' Perspective | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_OPIOIDSDoctorsNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_OnOpioids_Thumbnail.jpg | Opioids | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Marijuana, Opioids |
| This edition examines employment and workers compensation claims impacts to US states after major hurricanes. | This edition examines employment and workers compensation claims impacts to US states after major hurricanes. | Employment and Workers Compensation Claims in the Aftermath of Hurricanes | April 09, 2018 | block | Yes | 4/9/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_WCClaims-HurricaneAftermath.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_WCClaims-HurricaneAftermath | Economic & Financial | Employment and Workers Compensation Claims in the Aftermath of Hurricanes | Article | /publishingimages/Insights_QEBHurricanesAftermath_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Claims, Employment Trends, QEB |
| The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q1 2018 | April 09, 2018 | block | Yes | 4/9/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q1-2018.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q1-2018 | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q1 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBQ12018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This NCCI research brief examines the interplay between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers compensation (WC) benefits. | This NCCI research brief examines the interplay between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers compensation (WC) benefits. | Understanding the Interplay Between Social Security Disability Insurance and Workers Compensation | March 26, 2018 | block | Yes | 3/26/2018 | II_Insights_SSDI-WorkersComp.aspx | II_Insights_SSDI-WorkersComp | Research & Briefs | Understanding the Interplay Between Social Security Disability Insurance and Workers Compensation | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_SSDIandWCNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_SSDIandWC_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis, Matt Schutz, and Bruce Spidell | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| This NCCI research brief examines the interplay between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers compensation (WC) benefits. | This NCCI research brief examines the interplay between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and workers compensation (WC) benefits. | Social Security Disability Insurance and Workers Compensation (PDF) | March 26, 2018 | block | Yes | 3/26/2018 | II_SSDI_Research_Paper.pdf | II_SSDI_Research_Paper | Research & Briefs | Social Security Disability Insurance and Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_SSDIandWC_Thumbnail.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_SSDIandWC_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis, Matt Schutz, and Bruce Spidell | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Healthcare, Medical Costs, Wage Growth |
| This update builds on a September 2014 study that NCCI conducted on Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs). It’s based on data from approximately 11,500 MSAs submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services between September 2009 and December 2015. | This update builds on a September 2014 study that NCCI conducted on Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs). It’s based on data from approximately 11,500 MSAs submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services between September 2009 and December 2015. | Medicare Set-Asides and Workers Compensation: 2018 Update | February 05, 2018 | block | Yes | 2/5/2018 | II_Insights_Medicare_Set-Aside.aspx | II_Insights_Medicare_Set-Aside | Research & Briefs | Medicare Set-Asides and Workers Compensation: 2018 Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicareSetAsidesNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicareSetAsides_Thumbnail.jpg | Medical | Nedzad Arnautovic | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| Ryan, a police officer, reclaimed his life and career after nearly dying in a roadside accident with the support of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and his employer. | Ryan, a police officer, reclaimed his life and career after nearly dying in a roadside accident with the support of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and his employer. | Ryan's Story: Amputee Police Officer Finds Ability in Disability | January 30, 2018 | none | Yes | 1/30/2018 | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Ryan.aspx | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Ryan | What's Trending | Ryan's Story: Amputee Police Officer Finds Ability in Disability | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_SS-Ryan.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-SS-Ryan.jpg | Success Stories | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| David Deitz, MD, PhD reviews some of the recent scientific articles regarding the efficacy of marijuana and its derivatives as treatments for occupational conditions. | David Deitz reviews some of the recent scientific articles regarding the efficacy of marijuana and its derivatives as treatments for occupational conditions. | Medical Marijuana, Occupational Injuries, and the Workplace: 2017 Status Update | January 19, 2018 | block | Yes | 1/19/2018 | II_Insights_MedMarijuana-OccupInjuries.aspx | II_Insights_MedMarijuana-OccupInjuries | What's Trending | Medical Marijuana, Occupational Injuries, and the Workplace: 2017 Status Update | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedMarijuanaOccupInjuriesNEW_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_WorkplaceSafety_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | Dr. David Deitz | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Marijuana, Changing Workforce |
| This is the first edition of Court Case Updates. This Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions being monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division, that may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | This is the first edition of Court Case Updates. This Court Case Update provides a look at some of the cases and decisions being monitored by NCCI’s Legal Division, that may impact and shape the future of workers compensation across the states. | Court Case Update - January 2018 | January 12, 2018 | block | Yes | 1/12/2018 | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jan2018.aspx | II_Insights_CourtCase-Update-Jan2018 | Legal | Court Case Update - January 2018 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseJanuary2018_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_CourtCaseUpdate_Thumbnail.jpg | Court Cases | NCCI Insights | Court Case Insights | Legal |
| The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q4 2017 | January 08, 2018 | block | Yes | 1/8/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q4-2017.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q4-2017 | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and Its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q4 2017 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBQ42017_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This edition reviews changes in wages and employment in the United States by state and by major economic sector. | This edition reviews changes in wages and employment in the United States by state and by major economic sector. | Employment and Wage Growth in 2017 | January 08, 2018 | block | Yes | 1/8/2018 | II_Insights_QEB_Employment-Wage-Growth-Q4-2017.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Employment-Wage-Growth-Q4-2017 | Economic & Financial | Employment and Wage Growth in 2017 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBQ42017_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB, Wage Growth |
| In this research brief, NCCI examines Social Security Disability Insurance and workers compensation cost shifting. | In this research brief, NCCI examines Social Security Disability Insurance and workers compensation cost shifting. | Social Security Disability Insurance and Workers Compensation Cost Shifting | December 14, 2017 | block | Yes | 12/14/2017 | II_Insights_SSDI.aspx | II_Insights_SSDI | Research & Briefs | Social Security Disability Insurance and Workers Compensation Cost Shifting | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_SSDINew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_SSDI_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Barry Lipton, Jim Davis | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare, Medical Costs |
| When a rescue turned tragic for fire manager, Tom, he channeled all his courage to achieve an amazing recovery, with the support of his insurer. | When a rescue turned tragic for fire manager, Tom, he channeled all his courage to achieve an amazing recovery, with the support of his insurer. | Courage Takes on a New Meaning for Critically Injured Firefighter | November 27, 2017 | none | Yes | 11/27/2017 | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Pinnacol.aspx | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Pinnacol | What's Trending | Courage Takes on a New Meaning for Critically Injured Firefighter | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_SS-Pinnacol.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-SS-Pinnacol.jpg | Success Stories | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| In Accident year 2015, claims costs decreased by 1% for the first year-over-year decline in more than 20 years. Learn more about this phenomenon with NCCI’s research paper. | In Accident year 2015, claims costs decreased by 1% for the first year-over-year decline in more than 20 years. Learn more about this phenomenon with NCCI’s research paper. | Medical Cost Trends: Then and Now | November 02, 2017 | block | Yes | 11/2/2017 | II_Insights_Medical-Costs-Then-and-Now.aspx | II_Insights_Medical-Costs-Then-and-Now | Research & Briefs | Medical Cost Trends: Then and Now | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicalCostTrendsNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicalCostTrends_Thumbnail.jpg | Medical | Nedzad Arnautovic, Barry Lipton, John Robertson | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| A summary of key highlights of NCCI's research brief, "Investigating the Drivers of the 2015 Workers compensation Medical Severity Decline". The brief is based on NCCI’s compilation and analysis of lost-time medical claims severity data from 38 states. | A summary of key highlights of NCCI's research brief, "Investigating the Drivers of the 2015 Workers compensation Medical Severity Decline". The brief is based on NCCI’s compilation and analysis of lost-time medical claims severity data from 38 states. | NCCI Report Examines Historic 2015 Decline in Workers Compensation Medical Severity Costs | October 24, 2017 | block | Yes | 10/24/2017 | II_Medical-Severity-Decline.aspx | II_Medical-Severity-Decline | Research & Briefs | NCCI Report Examines Historic 2015 Decline in Workers Compensation Medical Severity Costs | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicalSeverityNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MedicalSeverityUPDATED_Thumbnail.jpg | Medical | David Colon | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs, Ratemaking |
| Read explore the differences between commonly used Medical Price Index (MPI) alternatives, and encourage the industry to consider using a recently developed methodology outlined below called the Personal Health Care Index (PHC). | Read explore the differences between commonly used Medical Price Index (MPI) alternatives, and encourage the industry to consider using a recently developed methodology outlined below called the Personal Health Care Index (PHC). | How Is Medical Inflation Measured? And Why Should I Care? | October 16, 2017 | block | Yes | 10/16/2017 | II_Medical-Price-Index-Analysis.aspx | II_Medical-Price-Index-Analysis | Research & Briefs | How Is Medical Inflation Measured? And Why Should I Care? | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_ResearchBriefMedicalPrice2New_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_NewResearchBriefMedPriceIndex_Thumbnail.jpg | Medical Inflation | Raji H. Chadarevian | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| Automation in manufacturing has steadily decreased costs for decades, making US manufactures more competitive while also reducing the amount of labor required to produce them. | Automation in manufacturing has steadily decreased costs for decades, making US manufactures more competitive while also reducing the amount of labor required to produce them. | The Impact of Automation on Employment - Part I | October 10, 2017 | block | Yes | 10/10/2017 | II_Insights_QEB_Impact-Automation-Employment-Q2-2017-Part1.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Impact-Automation-Employment-Q2-2017-Part1 | Economic & Financial | The Impact of Automation on Employment - Part I | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBAutomationPart1_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Automation & Technology, Employment Trends, QEB |
| The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The exhibits in this article reflect the current economic outlook for factors that typically impact workers compensation, updated quarterly. | The Economic Outlook and its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2017 | October 10, 2017 | block | Yes | 10/10/2017 | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q3-2017.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q3-2017 | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q3 2017 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBQ32017_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This study on automation examines scenarios that evaluate the impact of different rates of automation penetration on labor markets and employment. | This study on automation examines scenarios that evaluate the impact of different rates of automation penetration on labor markets and employment. | The Impact of Automation on Employment - Part 2 | October 09, 2017 | block | Yes | 10/10/2017 | II_Insights_QEB_Impact-Automation-Employment-Q3-2017-Part2.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Impact-Automation-Employment-Q3-2017-Part2 | Economic & Financial | The Impact of Automation on Employment - Part 2 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBAutomationPart2_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics | Employment Trends, QEB, Automation & Technology |
| After a robust start to the year, in which private employment grew by more than 200,000 jobs in both January and February, the US economy added only 147,000 jobs in May. | After a robust start to the year, in which private employment grew by more than 200,000 jobs in both January and February, the US economy added only 147,000 jobs in May. | The Economic Outlook and its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q2 2017 | October 10, 2017 | block | Yes | 10/9/2017 | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q2-2017.aspx | II_Insights_QEB_Economic-Outlook-Impact-WorkersComp-Q2-2017 | Economic & Financial | The Economic Outlook and its Impact on Workers Compensation - Q2 2017 | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBQ22017_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEBCurrentConditions_Thumbnail.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI addresses common questions related to workers compensation coverage in the aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters. | NCCI addresses common questions related to workers compensation coverage in the aftermath of hurricanes and other natural disasters. | Natural Disaster Recovery Efforts: What You Should Know About Workers Compensation Policies | September 29, 2017 | block | Yes | 9/29/2017 | II_Natural-Disaster-Efforts.aspx | II_Natural-Disaster-Efforts | What's Trending | Natural Disaster Recovery Efforts: What You Should Know About Workers Compensation Policies | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_NaturalDisaster_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_HurricaneArticle_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Ken Brown | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| "The Marijuana Conversation: What’s Next" is the fifth installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | "The Marijuana Conversation: What’s Next" is the fifth installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | The Marijuana Conversation: What's Next | September 26, 2017 | block | Yes | 9/26/2017 | II_Marijuana-Conversation-WhatsNext.aspx | II_Marijuana-Conversation-WhatsNext | What's Trending | The Marijuana Conversation: What's Next | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJNextNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJWhatsNext_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Marijuana |
| “The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Regulators and Legislators Are Asking” is the fourth installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | “The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Regulators and Legislators Are Asking” is the fourth installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Regulators and Legislators Are Asking | September 14, 2017 | block | Yes | 9/14/2017 | II_Marijuana-Conversation-RegLeg.aspx | II_Marijuana-Conversation-RegLeg | What's Trending | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Regulators and Legislators Are Asking | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJRegLegNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJRegulatorLegislator_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Marijuana |
| After suffering a violent attack during a workplace robbery, a close partnership between his employer and insurer helps John to recover and return to work. | After suffering a violent attack during a workplace robbery, a close partnership between his employer and insurer helps John to recover and return to work. | Recovering From a Nightmare: Assaulted Employee Returns to Work in 10 Weeks | September 05, 2017 | none | Yes | 9/5/2017 | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-LibertyMutual.aspx | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-LibertyMutual | What's Trending | Recovering From a Nightmare: Assaulted Employee Returns to Work in 10 Weeks | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_SS-LibertyMutual.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-SS-LibertyMutual.jpg | Success Stories | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| The use of experience rating modifications by procurement offices is a topic of increased interest. In this piece, Chief Actuary Kathy Antonello shares why it is not appropriate to use E-mods to compare the relative safety of employers. | The use of experience rating modifications by procurement offices is a topic of increased interest. In this piece, Chief Actuary Kathy Antonello shares why it is not appropriate to use E-mods to compare the relative safety of employers. | Should Procurement Offices Use E-Mods to Compare Contractor Safety? Think Again | September 05, 2017 | block | Yes | 9/5/2017 | II_E-Mod-Procurement.aspx | II_E-Mod-Procurement | What's Trending | Should Procurement Offices Use E-Mods to Compare Contractor Safety? Think Again | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_EModProcurementNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_EModsforProcurement_Thumbnail.jpg | Industry | Kathy Antonello | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| "The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employees Are Asking" is the third installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | "The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employees Are Asking" is the third installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employees Are Asking | September 05, 2017 | block | Yes | 9/5/2017 | II_Marijuana-Conversation-Employee.aspx | II_Marijuana-Conversation-Employee | What's Trending | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employees Are Asking | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJEmployeesNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJEmployee_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Marijuana |
| “The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employers Are Asking” is the second installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | “The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employers Are Asking” is the second installment in NCCI’s Marijuana Conversation series aimed at exploring the issues surrounding marijuana’s impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employers Are Asking | August 28, 2017 | block | Yes | 8/28/2017 | II_Marijuana-Conversation-Employer.aspx | II_Marijuana-Conversation-Employer | What's Trending | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Employers Are Asking | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJEmployersNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJEmployer_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Marijuana |
| NCCI's Marijuana Conversation explores the issues surrounding marijuana's impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | NCCI's Marijuana Conversation explores the issues surrounding marijuana's impact on workers compensation stakeholders. | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Workers Compensation Insurers Are Asking | August 17, 2017 | block | Yes | 8/17/2017 | II_Marijuana-Conversation-Insurer.aspx | II_Marijuana-Conversation-Insurer | What's Trending | The Marijuana Conversation: Questions Workers Compensation Insurers Are Asking | Article | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJInsurersNew_Banner.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_MJInsurer_Thumbnail.jpg | Marijuana | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Marijuana |
| After he is injured on the job, strong advocacy for Dan's care and a second opinion save his leg and improve his outlook for the future. | After he is injured on the job, strong advocacy for Dan's care and a second opinion save his leg and improve his outlook for the future. | Getting a Second Opinion on Care Saves Employee's Leg | July 10, 2017 | block | Yes | 7/10/2017 | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Dan.aspx | II_WorkComp_Success_Story-Dan | What's Trending | Getting a Second Opinion on Care Saves Employee's Leg | Article | /PublishingImages/Banner_INSIGHTS_SS-Dan.jpg | /PublishingImages/Thumbnail-SS-Dan.jpg | Success Stories | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| View the June 2017 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the June 2017 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) Newsletter June 2017 (PDF) | June 30, 2017 | block | Yes | 6/30/2017 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_062017.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_062017 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing Newsletter June 2017 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| View the March 2017 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the March 2017 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB)—March 2017 (PDF) | March 27, 2017 | block | Yes | 3/27/2017 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032717.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032717 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—March 2017 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| This technical paper uses an econometric model to quantify the impact of Average Wholesale Price-based prescription drug fee schedules on workers compensation drug costs. | This technical paper uses an econometric model to quantify the impact of Average Wholesale Price-based prescription drug fee schedules on workers compensation drug costs. | Do Drug Fee Schedules Based on AWP Affect Prices Paid for Drugs in Workers Compensation? (PDF) | January 09, 2017 | block | Yes | 1/9/2017 | II_2017_workers_comp_drug_fee_schedule.pdf | II_2017_workers_comp_drug_fee_schedule | Research & Briefs | Do Drug Fee Schedules Based on AWP Affect Prices Paid for Drugs in Workers Compensation? (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Miguel Henry, John Robertson, and Raji H. Chadarevian | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| View the December 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the December 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB)—December 2016 (PDF) | December 23, 2016 | block | Yes | 12/23/2016 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_122216.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_122216 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—December 2016 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| View the December 2016 economic sector definitions that typically impact workers compensation. | View the December 2016 economic sector definitions that typically impact workers compensation. | Economic Sector Definitions—December 2016 (PDF) | December 23, 2016 | block | Yes | 12/23/2016 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_Supp_122216.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_Supp_122216 | Economic & Financial | Economic Sector Definitions—December 2016 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| View the results of NCCI’s ratemaking methodology and retrospective rating development patterns. | This study looks at loss development patterns by size of loss across a broad array of experience and development periods. Many results are presented using enhanced visualization techniques. | Workers Compensation Excess Loss Development (PDF) | December 07, 2016 | block | Yes | 12/7/2016 | II_2016_Excess_Loss_Research_Brief.pdf | II_2016_Excess_Loss_Research_Brief | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Excess Loss Development Results (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | Damon Raben, Dan Benzshawel | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| NCCI’s latest research addresses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has dramatically changed the healthcare landscape in the United States. | NCCI’s latest research addresses the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has dramatically changed the healthcare landscape in the United States. | Impacts of the Affordable Care Act on Workers Compensation (PDF) | November 02, 2016 | block | Yes | 11/2/2016 | II_Research_Brief_AffordableCareAct.pdf | II_Research_Brief_AffordableCareAct | Research & Briefs | Impacts of the Affordable Care Act on Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Leonard Herk | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare, Legislative & Regulatory |
| View the October 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the October 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB)—October 2016 (PDF) | October 17, 2016 | block | Yes | 10/17/2016 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_102016.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_102016 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—October 2016 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| This 2016 update examines the most recent trends in the use of prescription drugs in workers compensation. It also looks at possible savings that would result from implementing drug formularies in certain states. | This 2016 update examines the most recent trends in the use of prescription drugs in workers compensation. It also looks at possible savings that would result from implementing drug formularies in certain states. | Workers Compensation and Prescription Drugs: 2016 Update (PDF) | September 19, 2016 | block | Yes | 9/19/2016 | II_ResearchBrief_WC_Prescription_Drugs.pdf | II_ResearchBrief_WC_Prescription_Drugs | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation and Prescription Drugs: 2016 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Barry Lipton, David Colón | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| View the June 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the June 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB)—June 2016 (PDF) | June 30, 2016 | block | Yes | 6/30/2016 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_062016.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_062016 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—June 2016 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| View the March 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the March 2016 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB)—March 2016 (PDF) | March 1, 2016 | block | Yes | 3/31/2016 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032016.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032016 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—March 2016 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| NCCI examines time from injury to treatment in the age of the Affordable Care Act. | NCCI examines time from injury to treatment in the age of the Affordable Care Act. | Time From Injury to Treatment in Workers Compensation: Setting a Baseline to Monitor the Affordable Care Act (PDF) | January 11, 2016 | block | Yes | 1/11/2016 | II_Time_From_Injury_to_Treatment_in_WC.pdf | II_Time_From_Injury_to_Treatment_in_WC | Research & Briefs | Time From Injury to Treatment in Workers Compensation: Setting a Baseline to Monitor the Affordable Care Act (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | Barry Lipton, Dan Corro, and John Robertson | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| View the December 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the December 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—December 2015 (PDF) | December 28, 2015 | block | Yes | 12/28/2015 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_122015.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_122015 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—December 2015 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| View the December 2015 economic sector definitions that typically impact workers compensation. | View the December 2015 economic sector definitions that typically impact workers compensation. | Economic Sector Definitions—December 2015 (PDF) | December 28, 2015 | block | Yes | 12/28/2015 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_Supp_122015.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_Supp_122015 | Economic & Financial | Economic Sector Definitions—December 2015 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This study takes a look at state differences in the treatment of joint cases by looking at differences in mix and quantity of services for relatively objective injuries—those involving knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. | This study takes a look at state differences in the treatment of joint cases by looking at differences in mix and quantity of services for relatively objective injuries—those involving knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle. | State Differences in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Joint Injuries (PDF) | November 25, 2015 | block | Yes | 11/30/2015 | II_State_Differences_Diagnosis_Treatment_Joint_Injuries_Research.pdf | II_State_Differences_Diagnosis_Treatment_Joint_Injuries_Research | Research & Briefs | State Differences in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Joint Injuries (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | Barry Lipton, John Robertson, and Dan Corro | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| An NCCI research report examines the effectiveness of fee schedules at controlling medical costs. | An NCCI research report examines the effectiveness of fee schedules at controlling medical costs. | The Impact of Workers Compensation Drug Fee Schedules (PDF) | September 28, 2015 | block | Yes | 9/28/2015 | II_workers_comp_drug_fee_schedule.pdf | II_workers_comp_drug_fee_schedule | Research & Briefs | The Impact of Workers Compensation Drug Fee Schedules (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Natasha Moore, David Colón, and John Robertson | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| View the September 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the September 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—September 2015 (PDF) | September 1, 2015 | block | Yes | 9/1/2015 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_092015.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_092015 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—September 2015 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| View the June 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the June 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—June 2015 (PDF) | June 6, 2015 | block | Yes | 6/6/2015 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_062015.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_062015 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—June 2015 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| In this study, NCCI looks at the relationship between report lag and claim cost using recent industry wide data. | In this study, NCCI looks at the relationship between report lag and claim cost using recent industry wide data. | The Relationship Between Accident Report Lag and Claim Cost in Workers Compensation Insurance (PDF) | May 26, 2015 | block | Yes | 5/26/2015 | II_Relationship-Accident-Report-Lag-Claim-Cost-WC-Insurance.pdf | II_Relationship-Accident-Report-Lag-Claim-Cost-WC-Insurance | Research & Briefs | The Relationship Between Accident Report Lag and Claim Cost in Workers Compensation Insurance (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Thomas Sheppard | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims |
| NCCI looks at how fee schedules relate to the broader marketplace for medical care, using experience from group health and fees paid by Medicare. | NCCI looks at how fee schedules relate to the broader marketplace for medical care, using experience from group health and fees paid by Medicare. | Fee Schedules and Medical Care—Research Brief April 2014 (PDF) | April 28, 2015 | block | Yes | 4/28/2015 | II_Research_april2014researchbriefshorter.pdf | II_Research_april2014researchbriefshorter | Research & Briefs | Fee Schedules and Medical Care—Research Brief April 2014 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| View the March 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the March 2015 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—March 2015 (PDF) | March 1, 2015 | block | Yes | 3/1/2015 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032015.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032015 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—March 2015 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| An NCCI research report finds that the average annual late-term medical cost per claim generally decreases gradually with increasing claimant age. | An NCCI research report finds that the average annual late-term medical cost per claim generally decreases gradually with increasing claimant age. | The Impact of Claimant Age on Late-Term Medical Costs (PDF) | October 20, 2014 | block | Yes | 10/20/2014 | II_Impact-Claimant-Age-Late-Term-Med-Costs.pdf | II_Impact-Claimant-Age-Late-Term-Med-Costs | Research & Briefs | The Impact of Claimant Age on Late-Term Medical Costs (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Medical | David Colon | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| Using a sample of proposed workers compensation settlements, this report looks at demographics and the review process related to MSAs. | Using a sample of proposed workers compensation settlements, this report looks at demographics and the review process related to MSAs. | NCCI Examines Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) and Workers Compensation (PDF) | September 15, 2014 | block | Yes | 9/15/2014 | II_medicare_set_asides_research.pdf | II_medicare_set_asides_research | Research & Briefs | NCCI Examines Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs) and Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Changing Workforce, Medical Costs |
| View the August 2014 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the August 2014 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—August 2014 (PDF) | August 18, 2014 | block | Yes | 8/18/2014 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_082014.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_082014 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—August 2014 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| According to preliminary estimates, workers compensation lost-time claim frequency declined by a relatively modest 2% in Accident Year 2013. | According to preliminary estimates, workers compensation lost-time claim frequency declined by a relatively modest 2% in Accident Year 2013. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency—2014 Update (PDF) | July 18, 2014 | block | Yes | 7/18/2014 | II_WC_Claim_Freq-2014.pdf | II_WC_Claim_Freq-2014 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency—2014 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis, Daniel Stern | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| An NCCI research report examines the financial performance of the property and casualty (P&C) industry as it relates to the business cycle, economic trends, and investment income. | An NCCI research report examines the financial performance of the property and casualty (P&C) industry as it relates to the business cycle, economic trends, and investment income. | Understanding What Drives the Underwriting Cycle (PDF) | June 05, 2014 | block | Yes | 6/5/2014 | II_Underwriting-Cycle-Research-Brief.pdf | II_Underwriting-Cycle-Research-Brief | Research & Briefs | Understanding What Drives the Underwriting Cycle (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Harry Shuford | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Ratemaking |
| NCCI posts research on the price impact of physician fee schedules. | NCCI posts research on the price impact of physician fee schedules. | The Price Impact of Physician Fee Schedules (PDF) | April 29, 2014 | block | Yes | 4/29/2014 | II_price_impact_physician_fee.pdf | II_price_impact_physician_fee | Research & Briefs | The Price Impact of Physician Fee Schedules (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| With medical expenditures growing at a faster rate than indemnity benefits in workers compensation, NCCI has once again reexamined prescription drug (Rx) costs, which are a significant driver of medical costs. | With medical expenditures growing at a faster rate than indemnity benefits in workers compensation, NCCI has once again reexamined prescription drug (Rx) costs, which are a significant driver of medical costs. | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study: 2013 Update (PDF) | September 26, 2013 | block | Yes | 9/26/2013 | II_Prescription_Drugs-2013.pdf | II_Prescription_Drugs-2013 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study: 2013 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Barry Lipton, David Colón, and John Robertson | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| This study provides NCCI’s latest frequency change estimate for Accident Year 2012 and examines the effect of the recession on frequency changes. | This study provides NCCI’s latest frequency change estimate for Accident Year 2012 and examines the effect of the recession on frequency changes. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency—2013 Update (PDF) | September 12, 2013 | block | Yes | 9/12/2013 | II_WC_Claim_Freq-2013.pdf | II_WC_Claim_Freq-2013 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency—2013 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis, Daniel Stern | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Claims, Financial |
| Average benefit durations have risen or fallen in step with the national unemployment rate. | Average benefit durations have risen or fallen in step with the national unemployment rate. | Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration—2013 Update (PDF) | August 29, 2013 | block | Yes | 8/29/2013 | II_TTD_Duration_final.pdf | II_TTD_Duration_final | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration—2013 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Indemnity | Barry Lipton, John Robertson, and Katy Porter | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Ratemaking |
| This study measures the impact of changes to physician fee schedules on the price and quantity levels of medical services consumed in the context of workers compensation. | This study measures the impact of changes to physician fee schedules on the price and quantity levels of medical services consumed in the context of workers compensation. | The Impact of Physician Fee Schedule Changes in Workers Compensation: Evidence From 31 States (PDF) | February 20, 2013 | block | Yes | 5/29/2013 | II_WC-Physician_Fee_Schedule-Evidence.pdf | II_WC-Physician_Fee_Schedule-Evidence | Research & Briefs | The Impact of Physician Fee Schedule Changes in Workers Compensation: Evidence From 31 States (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | Frank Schmid, Nathan Lord | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| Research reports analyze the impact of physician fee schedules on prices and utilization. | Research reports analyze the impact of physician fee schedules on prices and utilization. | The Impact of Physician Fee Schedule Introductions in Workers Compensation: An Event Study (PDF) | May 29, 2013 | block | Yes | 5/29/2013 | II_Impact-PhysicianFeeSchedule-Intro-WC-Study.pdf | II_Impact-PhysicianFeeSchedule-Intro-WC-Study | Research & Briefs | The Impact of Physician Fee Schedule Introductions in Workers Compensation: An Event Study (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | Frank Schmid, Nathan Lord | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| In a research report, NCCI examines workers compensation medical services provided more than two decades after the initial injury. | In a research report, NCCI examines workers compensation medical services provided more than two decades after the initial injury. | Medical Services for Claims 20 or More Years Old (PDF) | January 21, 2013 | block | Yes | 1/21/2013 | II_Med-Svcs-20yrs.pdf | II_Med-Svcs-20yrs | Research & Briefs | Medical Services for Claims 20 or More Years Old (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | Barry Lipton, John Robertson, and Dan Corro | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| Traffic accidents are a leading cause of high-severity workers compensation injuries. In an updated research brief, NCCI examines trends associated with the Great Recession and other findings. | Traffic accidents are a leading cause of high-severity workers compensation injuries. In an updated research brief, NCCI examines trends associated with the Great Recession and other findings. | Role of Traffic Accidents in Workers Compensation—An Update (PDF) | December 18, 2012 | block | Yes | 12/18/2012 | II_Traffic_Research.pdf | II_Traffic_Research | Research & Briefs | Role of Traffic Accidents in Workers Compensation—An Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford | Emerging Issues | Emerging Topics |
| An NCCI research report provides information on comorbidity claimants and the types of providers submitting comorbidity diagnoses. | An NCCI research report provides information on comorbidity claimants and the types of providers submitting comorbidity diagnoses. | Research Brief—Comorbidities in Workers Compensation (PDF) | November 14, 2012 | block | Yes | 11/14/2012 | II_research-brief-comorbidities-in-workers-compensation-2012.pdf | II_research-brief-comorbidities-in-workers-compensation-2012 | Research & Briefs | Research Brief—Comorbidities in Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | Chris Laws, David Colon | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| An updated NCCI research report shows that an aging workforce has a far less negative impact on workers compensation claim costs than thought. | An updated NCCI research report shows that an aging workforce has a far less negative impact on workers compensation claim costs than thought. | Workers Compensation and the Aging Workforce: Is 35 the New ’Older’ Worker? (PDF) | October 29, 2012 | block | Yes | 10/29/2012 | II_Research_Brief_Aging_Workforce-2012.pdf | II_Research_Brief_Aging_Workforce-2012 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation and the Aging Workforce: Is 35 the New ’Older’ Worker? (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Economics | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Claims, Economic Uncertainty |
| NCCI releases Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration, 2012 update. | NCCI releases Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration, 2012 update. | Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration—2012 Update (PDF) | July 26, 2012 | block | Yes | 7/26/2012 | II_Workers-Comp-Temp-Benefit-2012-Update.pdf | II_Workers-Comp-Temp-Benefit-2012-Update | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration—2012 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Indemnity | Barry Lipton, John Robertson, and Katy Porter | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| This research study analyzes the impact on impairment ratings in three states due to a switch to the 6th edition of the AMA Guides. | This research study analyzes the impact on impairment ratings in three states due to a switch to the 6th edition of the AMA Guides. | Impact of AMA Guides, 6th Edition (PDF) | July 18, 2012 | block | Yes | 7/18/2012 | II_Impact_of_AMA_Guides.pdf | II_Impact_of_AMA_Guides | Research & Briefs | Impact of AMA Guides, 6th Edition (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Indemnity | NCCI Insights | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Claims, Medical Costs |
| According to preliminary estimates, workers compensation lost-time claim frequency declined by 1% in Accident Year 2011, after rising by 3% in Accident Year 2010. | According to preliminary estimates, workers compensation lost-time claim frequency declined by 1% in Accident Year 2011, after rising by 3% in Accident Year 2010. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency—2012 Update (PDF) | July 12, 2012 | block | Yes | 7/12/2012 | II_WC_Claim_Freq-2012.pdf | II_WC_Claim_Freq-2012 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency—2012 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| This study finds several claims characteristics that correlate the propensity of a claim to transition from medical-only to lost-time. | This study finds several claims characteristics that correlate the propensity of a claim to transition from medical-only to lost-time. | Medical-Only Claims That Become Lost-Time Claims: A Study of Characteristics (PDF) | July 25, 2005 | block | Yes | 7/12/2012 | II_MedicalOnlyClaims_LostTimeClaims.pdf | II_MedicalOnlyClaims_LostTimeClaims | Research & Briefs | Medical-Only Claims That Become Lost-Time Claims: A Study of Characteristics (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | John Robertson, Derek Schaff | Medical Costs & Trends, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims |
| View the July 2012 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the July 2012 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—July 2012 (PDF) | July 1, 2012 | block | Yes | 7/1/2012 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_072012.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_072012 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—July 2012 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| In a technical research report, NCCI confirms that the number of lost workdays for obese workers is greater than that for workers at recommended weight. | In a technical research report, NCCI confirms that the number of lost workdays for obese workers is greater than that for workers at recommended weight. | NCCI Releases Research on Indemnity Benefit Duration and Obesity (PDF) | June 19, 2012 | block | Yes | 6/19/2012 | II_Obesity-2012.pdf | II_Obesity-2012 | Research & Briefs | NCCI Releases Research on Indemnity Benefit Duration and Obesity (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Frank Schmid, Chris Laws, and Matthew Montero | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| A research report discusses how NCCI selects loss ratio trends for aggregate ratemaking using Bayesian model selection. | A research report discusses how NCCI selects loss ratio trends for aggregate ratemaking using Bayesian model selection. | NCCI Publishes Research on Bayesian Trend Selection—(PDF) | June 15, 2012 | block | Yes | 6/15/2012 | II_bayesian-trend-selection.pdf | II_bayesian-trend-selection | Research & Briefs | NCCI Publishes Research on Bayesian Trend Selection—(PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Frank Schmid, Chris Laws, and Matthew Montero | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Ratemaking |
| NCCI has updated a report on the cost of narcotics in workers compensation treatments. | NCCI has updated a report on the cost of narcotics in workers compensation treatments. | Narcotics in Workers Compensation (PDF) | June 5, 2012 | block | Yes | 6/5/2012 | II_narcotics-wc.pdf | II_narcotics-wc | Research & Briefs | Narcotics in Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Opioids | Chris Laws | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Emerging Topics, Marijuana, Opioids |
| NCCI’s research brief updates our previous paper on benefit duration published in 2011 with an additional 12 months of data. | NCCI’s research brief updates our previous paper on benefit duration published in 2011 with an additional 12 months of data. | NCCI Releases Research Study on Benefit Duration (PDF) | April 26, 2012 | block | Yes | 4/26/2012 | II_TTD_Research_Brief.pdf | II_TTD_Research_Brief | Research & Briefs | NCCI Releases Research Study on Benefit Duration (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Indemnity | Barry Lipton, John Robertson, and Katy Porter | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims |
| View the March 2012 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the March 2012 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—March 2012 (PDF) | March 1, 2012 | block | Yes | 3/1/2012 | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032012.pdf | II_Quarterly_Economics_Briefing_032012 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—March 2012 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| An NCCI study reveals that the reality of workplace violence is markedly different from popular opinion. | An NCCI study reveals that the reality of workplace violence is markedly different from popular opinion. | NCCI Releases Research on Violence in the Workplace (PDF) | January 23, 2012 | block | Yes | 1/23/2012 | II_Workplace_Research.pdf | II_Workplace_Research | Research & Briefs | NCCI Releases Research on Violence in the Workplace (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Changing Workforce |
| There is widespread concern about the potential adverse impact on workers compensation loss costs as “baby boomers” postpone retirement and accelerate the aging of the workforce. | There is widespread concern about the potential adverse impact on workers compensation loss costs as “baby boomers” postpone retirement and accelerate the aging of the workforce. | NCCI Research on the Aging Workforce and Workers Comp (PDF) | January 4, 2012 | block | Yes | 1/4/2012 | II_2011_Aging_Workforce_Research_Brief.pdf | II_2011_Aging_Workforce_Research_Brief | Research & Briefs | NCCI Research on the Aging Workforce and Workers Comp (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Economics | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Economic Uncertainty, Ratemaking |
| NCCI releases research that explains the development of a comprehensive credibility approach for Pool reserving. | NCCI releases research that explains the development of a comprehensive credibility approach for Pool reserving. | A Total Credibility Approach to Pool Reserving (PDF) | December 5, 2011 | block | Yes | 12/5/2011 | II_total_credibility.pdf | II_total_credibility | Economic & Financial | A Total Credibility Approach to Pool Reserving (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Frank Schmid | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Ratemaking |
| Quantifying the impact of changes to the industrial structure on loss cost components is important for understanding trends in NCCI aggregate ratemaking. | Quantifying the impact of changes to the industrial structure on loss cost components is important for understanding trends in NCCI aggregate ratemaking. | NCCI Publishes Research on Loss Cost Components and Industrial Structure (PDF) | November 15, 2011 | block | Yes | 11/15/2011 | II_Loss_Cost_Components_and_Industrial_Structure-2011.pdf | II_Loss_Cost_Components_and_Industrial_Structure-2011 | Research & Briefs | NCCI Publishes Research on Loss Cost Components and Industrial Structure (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Frank Schmid | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Ratemaking |
| NCCI has published updated research on how different medical services contribute to workers compensation claim costs over time. | NCCI has published updated research on how different medical services contribute to workers compensation claim costs over time. | Medical Services by Claim Size—2011 Update (PDF) | November 1, 2011 | block | Yes | 11/1/2011 | II_Med_Svc_Size_Claim_Nov_2011.pdf | II_Med_Svc_Size_Claim_Nov_2011 | Research & Briefs | Medical Services by Claim Size—2011 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| In a review of excess loss factors, NCCI investigates countrywide excess loss development. | In a review of excess loss factors, NCCI investigates countrywide excess loss development. | Workers Compensation Excess Loss Development (PDF) | October 11, 2011 | block | Yes | 10/11/2011 | II_Excess_Loss_Research_Brief.pdf | II_Excess_Loss_Research_Brief | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Excess Loss Development (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| Claim frequency for workers compensation injuries increased 3% in 2010, marking the first increase since 1997. NCCI’s 2011 claims frequency research brief examines the latest data. | Claim frequency for workers compensation injuries increased 3% in 2010, marking the first increase since 1997. NCCI’s 2011 claims frequency research brief examines the latest data. | Workers Compensation Claims Frequency Research 2011 (PDF) | September 26, 2011 | block | Yes | 9/26/2011 | II_2011_Claim_Freq_Research.pdf | II_2011_Claim_Freq_Research | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claims Frequency Research 2011 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis, Yair Bar-Chaim | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| In 2010, NCCI identified a sudden and significant growth in the share of workers compensation drugs dispensed by physicians. | In 2010, NCCI identified a sudden and significant growth in the share of workers compensation drugs dispensed by physicians. | 2011 NCCI Prescription Drug Research Brief (PDF) | September 12, 2011 | block | Yes | 9/12/2011 | II_2011_ncci_research_rxdrug_study.pdf | II_2011_ncci_research_rxdrug_study | Research & Briefs | 2011 NCCI Prescription Drug Research Brief (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Barry Lipton, Chris Laws and Linda Li | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) approaches are widely used for estimating the cost of equity capital in regulated (and unregulated) industries. | The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) approaches are widely used for estimating the cost of equity capital in regulated (and unregulated) industries. | Measuring the Cost of Capital in the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry (PDF) | September 12, 2011 | block | Yes | 9/12/2011 | II_measuring_cost_capital_property_casualty_insurance_industry.pdf | II_measuring_cost_capital_property_casualty_insurance_industry | Research & Briefs | Measuring the Cost of Capital in the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Economics | Frank Schmid | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Ratemaking |
| View the July 2011 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the July 2011 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—July 2011 (PDF) | July 1, 2011 | block | Yes | 7/1/2011 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_072011.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_072011 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—July 2011 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| View the April 2011 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the April 2011 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—April 2011 (PDF) | April 1, 2011 | block | Yes | 4/1/2011 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_042011.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_042011 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—April 2011 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| NCCI has published a study showing that an increased emphasis on safe lifting programs at long-term care facilities is associated with fewer workplace injuries. | NCCI has published a study showing that an increased emphasis on safe lifting programs at long-term care facilities is associated with fewer workplace injuries. | Safe Lifting Programs at Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF) | March 22, 2011 | block | Yes | 3/22/2011 | II_LTC_2011_Research_Brief.pdf | II_LTC_2011_Research_Brief | Research & Briefs | Safe Lifting Programs at Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Economics | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Changing Workforce, Healthcare |
| NCCI has published a research report comparing the factors driving medical and indemnity severity. | NCCI has published a research report comparing the factors driving medical and indemnity severity. | Indemnity Severity and Utilization Research Brief (PDF) | March 01, 2011 | block | Yes | 3/1/2011 | II_indemnity_severity_utilization.pdf | II_indemnity_severity_utilization | Research & Briefs | Indemnity Severity and Utilization Research Brief (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Indemnity | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims |
| After a period of moderation, NCCI is now seeing an increase in the average duration of payments for Temporary Total Disability (TTD) indemnity benefits. | After a period of moderation, NCCI is now seeing an increase in the average duration of payments for Temporary Total Disability (TTD) indemnity benefits. | Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration 2010 Update (PDF) | February 15, 2011 | block | Yes | 2/15/2011 | II_ttd_report.pdf | II_ttd_report | Research & Briefs | Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration 2010 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Indemnity | Barry Lipton, Katy Porter, and Gary Nelson | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| This updated NCCI study investigates the increase and other issues associated with WC prescription drug (Rx) costs. | This updated NCCI study investigates the increase and other issues associated with WC prescription drug (Rx) costs. | 2010 NCCI Prescription Drug Research Brief (PDF) | January 5, 2011 | block | Yes | 1/5/2011 | II_research_2010_ncci_research_rxdrug_study.pdf | II_research_2010_ncci_research_rxdrug_study | Research & Briefs | 2010 NCCI Prescription Drug Research Brief (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Barry Lipton, Chris Laws, and Linda Li | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| View the January 2011 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the January 2011 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—January 2011 (PDF) | January 1, 2011 | block | Yes | 1/1/2011 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_012011.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_012011 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—January 2011 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| An NCCI study advances previous research by analyzing the differences in outcomes between workplace injuries with “obese” and “non-obese” claims. | An NCCI study advances previous research by analyzing the differences in outcomes between workplace injuries with “obese” and “non-obese” claims. | 2010 NCCI Research Brief on Obesity (PDF) | December 13, 2010 | block | Yes | 12/13/2010 | II_obesity_research_brief.pdf | II_obesity_research_brief | Research & Briefs | 2010 NCCI Research Brief on Obesity (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Economics | Harry Shuford, Tanya Restrepo | Medical Costs & Trends | Changing Workforce, Claims |
| In an updated technical paper, NCCI examines evidence that obesity contributes to the cost of medical care in workers compensation. | In an updated technical paper, NCCI examines evidence that obesity contributes to the cost of medical care in workers compensation. | Reserving in the Age of Obesity (PDF) | November 1, 2010 | block | Yes | 11/1/2010 | II_research-age-of-obesity.pdf | II_research-age-of-obesity | Research & Briefs | Reserving in the Age of Obesity (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Chris Laws, Frank Schmid | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends | Emerging Topics, Medical Costs |
| Read NCCI research on indemnity benefit duration, maximum weekly benefits, and claim attributes. | Read NCCI research on indemnity benefit duration, maximum weekly benefits, and claim attributes. | Indemnity Benefit Duration, Maximum Weekly Benefits, and Claim Attributes (PDF) | October 25, 2010 | block | Yes | 10/25/2010 | II_indemnitybenefitduration.pdf | II_indemnitybenefitduration | Research & Briefs | Indemnity Benefit Duration, Maximum Weekly Benefits, and Claim Attributes (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Indemnity | Frank Schmid | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Claims, Medical Costs |
| The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries continued in 2009, and economic factors suggest that further reductions are likely in 2010. | The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries continued in 2009, and economic factors suggest that further reductions are likely in 2010. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Continues to Decline in 2009 (PDF) | October 14, 2010 | block | Yes | 10/14/2010 | II_research-claims-frequency-sept-2010.pdf | II_research-claims-frequency-sept-2010 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Continues to Decline in 2009 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | Jim Davis, Matt Crotts | Emerging Issues, The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics | Financial, Claims |
| NCCI updates a January 2007 study examining the significant increase in medical severity over the period 1996–1997 to 2001–2002. This update uses more current data and extends the time frame through 2006. | NCCI updates a January 2007 study examining the significant increase in medical severity over the period 1996–1997 to 2001–2002. This update uses more current data and extends the time frame through 2006. | An Update to Measuring the Factors Driving Medical Severity: Price, Utilization, Mix (PDF) | July 16, 2010 | block | Yes | 7/16/2010 | II_ncci_publishes_medical_severity_study_update.pdf | II_ncci_publishes_medical_severity_study_update | Research & Briefs | An Update to Measuring the Factors Driving Medical Severity: Price, Utilization, Mix (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | Chris Laws | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| This research report examines indemnity benefit duration with regard to Temporary Total Disability injuries. | This research report examines indemnity benefit duration with regard to Temporary Total Disability injuries. | Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration (PDF) | May 24, 2010 | block | Yes | 5/24/2010 | II_ttd-duration-05-2010.pdf | II_ttd-duration-05-2010 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Temporary Total Disability Indemnity Benefit Duration (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Indemnity | Barry Lipton, Katy Porter, and Gary Nelson | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| This research report addresses recent work at NCCI on enhancing the modeling of loss development in workers compensation. | This research report addresses recent work at NCCI on enhancing the modeling of loss development in workers compensation. | Identifying and Quantifying the Cost Drivers of Loss Development: A Bridge Between the Chain Ladder and Statistical Modeling Methods of Loss Development (PDF) | April 27, 2010 | block | Yes | 4/27/2010 | II_costdrivers-2010.pdf | II_costdrivers-2010 | Research & Briefs | Identifying and Quantifying the Cost Drivers of Loss Development: A Bridge Between the Chain Ladder and Statistical Modeling Methods of Loss Development (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Harry Shuford, Tanya Restrepo | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Ratemaking, Wage Growth |
| An NCCI research study examines several aspects of the role that Medicare has played in workers compensation medical cost containment. | An NCCI research study examines several aspects of the role that Medicare has played in workers compensation medical cost containment. | Medicare and Workers Compensation Medical Cost Containment (PDF) | January 19, 2010 | block | Yes | 1/19/2010 | II_medicare-research-brief-jan10.pdf | II_medicare-research-brief-jan10 | Research & Briefs | Medicare and Workers Compensation Medical Cost Containment (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | Barry Lipton, John Robertson, and Dan Corro | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| NCCI published research on how workers 65 and older differ from all workers in terms of their share of claims; indemnity and medical payments; frequency; and indemnity and medical severity. | NCCI published research on how workers 65 and older differ from all workers in terms of their share of claims; indemnity and medical payments; frequency; and indemnity and medical severity. | Claims Characteristics of Workers 65 and Older (PDF) | January 15, 2010 | block | Yes | 1/15/2010 | II_claims-65andolder.pdf | II_claims-65andolder | Research & Briefs | Claims Characteristics of Workers 65 and Older (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Economics | Martin Wolf | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims |
| This study examines the use and prescribing patterns of narcotics in workers compensation. | This study examines the use and prescribing patterns of narcotics in workers compensation. | Narcotics in Workers Compensation (PDF) | December 22, 2009 | block | Yes | 12/22/2009 | II_narcotics_in_wc_1209.pdf | II_narcotics_in_wc_1209 | Research & Briefs | Narcotics in Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Opioids | Barry Lipton, Chris Laws, and Linda Li | Medical Costs & Trends | Emerging Topics, Marijuana, Opioids |
| In a technical study, NCCI examines whether an increase in the maximum weekly benefit of temporary total disability claims leads to lengthening the average benefit duration in a group of affected claimants. | In a technical study, NCCI examines whether an increase in the maximum weekly benefit of temporary total disability claims leads to lengthening the average benefit duration in a group of affected claimants. | NCCI Study Examines Benefit Increase Impact (PDF) | December 1, 2009 | block | Yes | 12/1/2009 | II_benefitincreaseimpact.pdf | II_benefitincreaseimpact | Research & Briefs | NCCI Study Examines Benefit Increase Impact (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Robert Moss, Ashley Pistole, and Bruce Ritter | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs, Wage Growth |
| View the Winter 2009 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the Winter 2009 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Winter 2009 (PDF) | November 11, 2009 | block | Yes | 11/1/2009 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_winter2009.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_winter2009 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Winter 2009 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This paper attempts to improve the state of information on the payment patterns of workers | This paper attempts to improve the state of information on the payment patterns of workers
compensation triangles. | The Workers Compensation Tail Revisited (PDF) | September 25, 2009 | block | Yes | 9/25/2009 | II_casjournal-schmid.pdf | II_casjournal-schmid | Research & Briefs | The Workers Compensation Tail Revisited (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Frank Schmid | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Financial |
| NCCI implemented a new seven-hazard-group system in 2007. This article describes the analysis that led to assigning classes to the new hazard groups. | NCCI implemented a new seven-hazard-group system in 2007. This article describes the analysis that led to assigning classes to the new hazard groups. | NCCI’s 2007 Hazard Group Mapping (PDF) | September 25, 2009 | block | Yes | 9/25/2009 | II_casjournal-hazardgroup.pdf | II_casjournal-hazardgroup | Research & Briefs | NCCI’s 2007 Hazard Group Mapping (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | John Robertson | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics |
| NCCI economists have completed research showing that the growth rates of workplace injury and illness rates decline in recessions before rebounding (and overshooting) during economic recoveries. | NCCI economists have completed research showing that the growth rates of workplace injury and illness rates decline in recessions before rebounding (and overshooting) during economic recoveries. | Workplace Injuries and Job Flows (PDF) | July 31, 2009 | block | Yes | 7/31/2009 | II_workplaceinjuries-0709.pdf | II_workplaceinjuries-0709 | Research & Briefs | Workplace Injuries and Job Flows (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Frank Schmid | Emerging Issues, The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Changing Workforce |
| The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries continued in 2008, and economic factors suggest further reductions are likely in 2009. | The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries continued in 2008, and economic factors suggest further reductions are likely in 2009. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Continues Its Decline in 2008 (PDF) | July 7, 2009 | block | Yes | 7/7/2009 | II_workerscompensationclaimfrequency2008.pdf | II_workerscompensationclaimfrequency2008 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Continues Its Decline in 2008 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Tony DiDonato, Matt Crotts, and Melissa Brown | Emerging Issues, The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| NCCI has completed an examination of workers compensation (WC) medical fee schedules. The study uses experience from group health coverage to assess the effectiveness of WC fee schedules. | NCCI has completed an examination of workers compensation (WC) medical fee schedules. The study uses experience from group health coverage to assess the effectiveness of WC fee schedules. | Effectiveness of Workers Compensation Fee Schedules—A Closer Look (PDF) | February 11, 2009 | block | Yes | 2/11/2009 | II_fee-schedule-fullrpt-02-09.pdf | II_fee-schedule-fullrpt-02-09 | Research & Briefs | Effectiveness of Workers Compensation Fee Schedules—A Closer Look (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| NCCI’s latest market research examines estimates of the share of ultimate medical costs for a variety of service categories and explores possible implications for differing trends by claim size. | NCCI’s latest market research examines estimates of the share of ultimate medical costs for a variety of service categories and explores possible implications for differing trends by claim size. | Medical Services by Claim Size (PDF) | January 8, 2009 | block | Yes | 1/8/2009 | II_medservicesbysizeofclaim.pdf | II_medservicesbysizeofclaim | Research & Briefs | Medical Services by Claim Size (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | Barry Lipton, Gina Cooper, and John Robertson | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| The medical share of total workers compensation losses has grown dramatically—from just over 40% in the early 1980s to almost 60% today. In this study, NCCI investigates the shift in the medical share of total benefits at a granular level. | The medical share of total workers compensation losses has grown dramatically—from just over 40% in the early 1980s to almost 60% today. In this study, NCCI investigates the shift in the medical share of total benefits at a granular level. | Analyzing the Shift in the Medical Share of Total Benefits (PDF) | December 10, 2008 | block | Yes | 12/10/2008 | II_Medical_Benefits08.pdf | II_Medical_Benefits08 | Research & Briefs | Analyzing the Shift in the Medical Share of Total Benefits (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | Harry Shuford, Tanya Restrepo | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| In this report, we see a continued leveling off of the prescription drug share on medical costs in workers compensation through 2006. | In this report, we see a continued leveling off of the prescription drug share on medical costs in workers compensation through 2006. | 2008 Prescription Drug Study (PDF) | November 24, 2008 | block | Yes | 11/24/2008 | II_drug-study-2008.pdf | II_drug-study-2008 | Research & Briefs | 2008 Prescription Drug Study (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Jim Stevens, Lou Brown, and Chris Laws | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| This study examines components of the significant increase in treatments per claim. | This study examines components of the significant increase in treatments per claim. | Factors Influencing the Growth in Treatments per Claim (PDF) | September 19, 2008 | block | Yes | 9/19/2008 | II_research_growth_in_treatments_per_claim.pdf | II_research_growth_in_treatments_per_claim | Research & Briefs | Factors Influencing the Growth in Treatments per Claim (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Economics | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford | Medical Costs & Trends, The Economy | Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Medical Costs |
| This paper is the fourth in a series of NCCI reports on workplace violence. | This paper is the fourth in a series of NCCI reports on workplace violence. | Violence in the Workplace—An Updated Analysis (PDF) | September 2, 2008 | block | Yes | 9/2/2008 | II_violence-workplace.pdf | II_violence-workplace | Research & Briefs | Violence in the Workplace—An Updated Analysis (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | Martin Wolf | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce |
| View the Summer 2008 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the Summer 2008 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Summer 2008 (PDF) | July 1, 2008 | block | Yes | 7/1/2008 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_summer2008.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_summer2008 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Summer 2008 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation continued into 2007, but the magnitude is much smaller than in the previous two years. | The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation continued into 2007, but the magnitude is much smaller than in the previous two years. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Down Again in 2007 (PDF) | July 1, 2008 | block | Yes | 7/1/2008 | II_claim_frequency_07_final.pdf | II_claim_frequency_07_final | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Down Again in 2007 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Tony DiDonato, Matt Crotts | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| View the Spring 2008 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the Spring 2008 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Spring 2008 (PDF) | April 1, 2008 | block | Yes | 4/1/2008 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_spring2008.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_spring2008 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Spring 2008 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | Economics | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| NCCI examines state WC fee schedule designs and the relationship between WC reimbursements and those for employer-sponsored group health in the state. | NCCI examines state WC fee schedule designs and the relationship between WC reimbursements and those for employer-sponsored group health in the state. | Making Workers Compensation Medical Fee Schedules More Effective (PDF) | November 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 11/1/2007 | II_wc_medical_fee_schedule.pdf | II_wc_medical_fee_schedule | Research & Briefs | Making Workers Compensation Medical Fee Schedules More Effective (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | John Robertson, Dan Corro | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| In a research study, NCCI examines workers compensation large loss and excess development patterns, which are relevant to pricing excess insurance and reinsurance, pricing large deductibles, and estimating tail factors. | In a research study, NCCI examines workers compensation large loss and excess development patterns, which are relevant to pricing excess insurance and reinsurance, pricing large deductibles, and estimating tail factors. | Workers Compensation Excess Development (PDF) | November 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 11/1/2007 | II_wc_excess_development.pdf | II_wc_excess_development | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Excess Development (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | Jon Evans | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| Recent events in the prescription drug arena may have significant impact on workers compensation medical costs. | Recent events in the prescription drug arena may have significant impact on workers compensation medical costs. | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study—2007 Update (PDF) | November 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 11/1/2007 | II_research-rx-study-2007.pdf | II_research-rx-study-2007 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study—2007 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Prescription Drugs | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| This study examines the extent that the age of an injured worker is a factor in both the use of emergency services (number of ER services per claim) and the price of those services (measured in terms of payment per service). | This study examines the extent that the age of an injured worker is a factor in both the use of emergency services (number of ER services per claim) and the price of those services (measured in terms of payment per service). | Emergency Room Visits by Younger Workers vs. Older Workers: Explaining Differences in Use and Price (PDF) | November 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 11/1/2007 | II_research-emergency-room-fall07.pdf | II_research-emergency-room-fall07 | Research & Briefs | Emergency Room Visits by Younger Workers vs. Older Workers: Explaining Differences in Use and Price (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Economics | Martin Wolf | The Economy | Claims |
| The long-term care industry will be impacted substantially by an aging population. | The long-term care industry will be impacted substantially by an aging population. | An Emerging Issue for Workers Compensation—Aging Baby Boomers and a Growing Long-Term Care Industry (PDF) | November 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 11/1/2007 | II_research-baby-boomer-fall07.pdf | II_research-baby-boomer-fall07 | Research & Briefs | An Emerging Issue for Workers Compensation—Aging Baby Boomers and a Growing Long-Term Care Industry (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Economics | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford, and Auntara De | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Changing Workforce, Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Employment Trends |
| View the Fall 2007 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the Fall 2007 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Fall 2007 (PDF) | October 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 10/1/2007 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_fall2007.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_fall2007 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Fall 2007 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries has continued into 2006 and it continues to be widespread. | The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries has continued into 2006 and it continues to be widespread. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Continues to Fall in 2006 (PDF) | June 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 6/1/2007 | II_research-claim-freq-july2007.pdf | II_research-claim-freq-july2007 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Continues to Fall in 2006 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Tony DiDonato, Matt Crotts | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| View the Spring 2007 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the Spring 2007 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Spring 2007 (PDF) | April 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 4/1/2007 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_spring2007.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_spring2007 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—Spring 2007 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| This study shows results consistent with 1991 findings and demonstrates that total payroll continues to be the most equitable exposure base for workers compensation insurance. | This study shows results consistent with 1991 findings and demonstrates that total payroll continues to be the most equitable exposure base for workers compensation insurance. | The Performance of Total Payroll as the Exposure Base for Workers Compensation—An Updated Analysis (PDF) | April 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 4/1/2007 | II_Research-performance-payrollUpdated.pdf | II_Research-performance-payrollUpdated | Research & Briefs | The Performance of Total Payroll as the Exposure Base for Workers Compensation—An Updated Analysis | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Industry | Delano Brown, Natasha Moore | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Economic Uncertainty, Ratemaking, Wage Growth |
| It is clear that in recent years, workers compensation medical claims severities have been increasing at a faster rate than would be expected based on medical inflation alone. | It is clear that in recent years, workers compensation medical claims severities have been increasing at a faster rate than would be expected based on medical inflation alone. | Measuring the Factors Driving Medical Severity: Price, Utilization, Mix (PDF) | April 1, 2007 | block | Yes | 4/1/2007 | II_research-medical-severity.pdf | II_research-medical-severity | Research & Briefs | Measuring the Factors Driving Medical Severity: Price, Utilization, Mix (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford, and Nathan Beaven | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Economic Uncertainty, Medical Costs, Ratemaking |
| View the December 2006 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the December 2006 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—December 2006 (PDF) | December 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 12/1/2006 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_122006.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_122006 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—December 2006 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| Over the last few years, workers compensation medical benefits in NCCI states have increased 9% to 12% per year, nearly double the pace of compensation for lost work time, which has grown 5% to 7% per year. | Over the last few years, workers compensation medical benefits in NCCI states have increased 9% to 12% per year, nearly double the pace of compensation for lost work time, which has grown 5% to 7% per year. | Workers Compensation vs. Group Health: A Comparison of Utilization (PDF) | December 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 12/1/2006 | II_Research-wc-vs-group-health.pdf | II_Research-wc-vs-group-health | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation vs. Group Health: A Comparison of Utilization (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Medical | John Robertson, Dan Corro | Medical Costs & Trends | Healthcare, Medical Costs |
| Work-related injuries due to traffic accidents are high-cost and represent a growing share of workers compensation loss costs. | Work-related injuries due to traffic accidents are high-cost and represent a growing share of workers compensation loss costs. | Traffic Accidents—A Growing Contributor to Workers Compensation Losses (PDF) | December 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 12/1/2006 | II_Research-traffic-accidents.pdf | II_Research-traffic-accidents | Research & Briefs | Traffic Accidents—A Growing Contributor to Workers Compensation Losses (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Tanya Restrepo, Harry Shuford and Auntara De | Emerging Issues | Claims, Emerging Topics |
| On average, younger workers have higher incidence rates of workplace injuries and illnesses than older workers; older workers have higher costs per claim. | On average, younger workers have higher incidence rates of workplace injuries and illnesses than older workers; older workers have higher costs per claim. | Age as a Driver of Frequency and Severity (PDF) | December 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 12/1/2006 | II_Research_age_frequency.pdf | II_Research_age_frequency | Research & Briefs | Age as a Driver of Frequency and Severity (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Economics | Tanya Restrepo, Scott Sobel, and Harry Shuford | The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Claims, Ratemaking, Changing Workforce |
| View the October 2006 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the October 2006 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—October 2006 (PDF) | October 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 10/1/2006 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_102006.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_102006 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—October 2006 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | QEB |
| NCCI examines both new and updated information and analyses using NCCI claims data as well as data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to report that the latest available news on workplace violence is mixed. | NCCI examines both new and updated information and analyses using NCCI claims data as well as data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to report that the latest available news on workplace violence is mixed. | Violence in the Workplace—An Updated Analysis (PDF) | September 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 9/1/2006 | II_Violence-in-workplace-sept06.pdf | II_Violence-in-workplace-sept06 | Research & Briefs | Violence in the Workplace—An Updated Analysis (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | Martin Wolf | Emerging Issues, The Economy, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Changing Workforce |
| This study examines the principle that total payroll remains the best exposure base for workers compensation. | This study examines the principle that total payroll remains the best exposure base for workers compensation. | The Performance of Total Payroll as the Exposure Base for Workers Compensation (PDF) | September 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 9/1/2006 | II_Research-performance-payroll.pdf | II_Research-performance-payroll | Research & Briefs | The Performance of Total Payroll as the Exposure Base for Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Delano Brown, Natasha Moore | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Ratemaking, Wage Growth |
| The incidence rate of manufacturing injuries has been declining since the mid-1920s. A new NCCI study analyzes the underlying factors driving the observed pattern of declining incidence rates. | The incidence rate of manufacturing injuries has been declining since the mid-1920s. A new NCCI study analyzes the underlying factors driving the observed pattern of declining incidence rates. | An Analysis of Factors Affecting Changes in Manufacturing Incidence Rates (PDF) | September 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 9/1/2006 | II_Research-brief-sept06.pdf | II_Research-brief-sept06 | Research & Briefs | An Analysis of Factors Affecting Changes in Manufacturing Incidence Rates (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Economics | Harry Shuford, Martin Wolf | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Ratemaking |
| In a positive development that bodes well for workers, employers, and their insurers, the decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries continued into 2005 and the decline appears to have spread to larger claims. | In a positive development that bodes well for workers, employers, and their insurers, the decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries continued into 2005 and the decline appears to have spread to larger claims. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Down Again, Including Larger Claims (PDF) | August 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 8/1/2006 | II_research-brief-frequency_down_again_aug2006.pdf | II_research-brief-frequency_down_again_aug2006 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Down Again, Including Larger Claims | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | Tony DiDonato, Delano Brown | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| NCCI finds that a large share of workers compensation medical costs, incurred shortly after injury, are for traumatic services such as emergency care. | NCCI finds that a large share of workers compensation medical costs, incurred shortly after injury, are for traumatic services such as emergency care. | Relative Cost of Medical Services by Age of Claim and Accident Year (PDF) | July 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 7/1/2006 | II_Research-brief-med-services-july06.pdf | II_Research-brief-med-services-july06 | Research & Briefs | Relative Cost of Medical Services by Age of Claim and Accident Year (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Medical | John Robertson, Jon Evans | Medical Costs & Trends | Claims, Medical Costs |
| With the completion of the 2006 update, NCCI reports that the nation’s drug cost acceleration is finally moderating. | With the completion of the 2006 update, NCCI reports that the nation’s drug cost acceleration is finally moderating. | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study 2006 Update (PDF) | July 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 7/1/2006 | II_Research-brief-july06.pdf | II_Research-brief-july06 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study 2006 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Prescription Drugs | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| View the June 2006 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | View the June 2006 quarterly economic outlook on factors that typically impact workers compensation. | Quarterly Economics Briefing—June 2006 (PDF) | June 1, 2006 | block | Yes | 6/1/2006 | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_62006.pdf | II_quarterly_economics_briefing_62006 | Economic & Financial | Quarterly Economics Briefing—June 2006 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Insights_QEB_Thumbnail-Q3.jpg | QEB | NCCI Insights | Labor Market Dynamics, The Economy | Employment Trends, QEB |
| Because of the continuing dramatic growth in workers compensation medical costs, many are looking at group health to find additional ways to control workers compensation medical costs. | Because of the continuing dramatic growth in workers compensation medical costs, many are looking at group health to find additional ways to control workers compensation medical costs. | What Can Workers Compensation Learn From Group Medical Insurance (PDF) | July 1, 2005 | block | Yes | 7/1/2005 | II_WC_Group_Med_Insurance.pdf | II_WC_Group_Med_Insurance | Research & Briefs | What Can Workers Compensation Learn From Group Medical Insurance (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Medical | John Robertson, Dan Corro, and Derek Schaff | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries has continued into 2004—good news for workers, employers, and their insurers. | The decline in claim frequency for workers compensation injuries has continued into 2004—good news for workers, employers, and their insurers. | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Down Again—June 2005 (PDF) | June 1, 2005 | block | Yes | 6/1/2005 | II_WC_Claim_Freq_Down.pdf | II_WC_Claim_Freq_Down | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Claim Frequency Down Again—June 2005 (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Tony DiDonato, Delano Brown | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Claims, Financial |
| Recent analysis conducted by NCCI confirms that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) injuries continue to account for a relatively modest 2% of total lost time claims. | Recent analysis conducted by NCCI confirms that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) injuries continue to account for a relatively modest 2% of total lost time claims. | Carpal Tunnel Claims Rank Second Among Major Lost Time Diagnoses (PDF) | May 25, 2005 | block | Yes | 5/24/2005 | II_Research-may05-carpal-tunnel.pdf | II_Research-may05-carpal-tunnel | Research & Briefs | Carpal Tunnel Claims Rank Second Among Major Lost Time Diagnoses (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Indemnity | Harry Shuford, Tanya Restrepo | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy | Claims |
| Thinking About an Aging Workforce—Potential Impact on Workers Compensation (PDF) | The dramatic collapse in the stock market in 2001 substantially reduced the values of most investors’ portfolios. Among those least able to recover are older workers who had looked to these portfolios to help fund their retirement. | Thinking About an Aging Workforce—Potential Impact on Workers Compensation (PDF) | May 1, 2005 | block | Yes | 5/1/2005 | II_Aging_Workforce_Impact_WC.pdf | II_Aging_Workforce_Impact_WC | Research & Briefs | Thinking About an Aging Workforce—Potential Impact on Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Industry | Harry Shuford, Tanya Restrepo | Emerging Issues, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Emerging Topics |
| The responses of the property and casualty industry to underwriting cycles and catastrophic events provide insight to help understand how economic and financial shocks and cycles are likely to affect the economy. | The responses of the property and casualty industry to underwriting cycles and catastrophic events provide insight to help understand how economic and financial shocks and cycles are likely to affect the economy. | Understanding Cycles and Shocks in the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry (PDF) | March 8, 2005 | block | Yes | 3/8/2005 | II_Understading_Cycles_Shocks_Property_Casualty_Ins.pdf | II_Understading_Cycles_Shocks_Property_Casualty_Ins | Research & Briefs | Understanding Cycles and Shocks in the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Industry | Harry Shuford | Emerging Issues, Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Emerging Topics, Ratemaking |
| The equity risk premium is typically defined as the additional return that investors require as compensation for assuming the nondiversifiable risks associated with investing in common stocks. | The equity risk premium is typically defined as the additional return that investors require as compensation for assuming the nondiversifiable risks associated with investing in common stocks. | The Impact of Alternative Specifications on the Equity Risk Premium (PDF) | March 8, 2005 | block | Yes | 3/8/2005 | II_Impact_Alternative_Specifications_Equity_Risk_Prem.pdf | II_Impact_Alternative_Specifications_Equity_Risk_Prem | Research & Briefs | The Impact of Alternative Specifications on the Equity Risk Premium (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Economics | Martin Wolf | The Economy | Economic Uncertainty, Ratemaking |
| Workplace accidents that result in fatality or permanently disabling injury are not only the most personally and emotionally devastating, they are also the most expensive workers compensation claims. | Workplace accidents that result in fatality or permanently disabling injury are not only the most personally and emotionally devastating, they are also the most expensive workers compensation claims. | Demographic Factors to Consider in Calculating Lifetime Awards on Workers Compensation Claims (PDF) | January 01, 2005 | block | Yes | 1/1/2005 | II_Demographic_Factors_Severe_Injuries.pdf | II_Demographic_Factors_Severe_Injuries | Research & Briefs | Demographic Factors to Consider in Calculating Lifetime Awards on Workers Compensation Claims (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Indemnity | John Robertson, Dan Corro | Financial Health & Rate Adequacy, Labor Market Dynamics | Changing Workforce, Claims, Demographics |
| NCCI’s 2003 study—“Prescription Drugs:Comparison of Drug Costs and Patterns of Use in Workers Compensation and Group Health Plans”—examined the cost and use of prescription drugs in workers compensation. | NCCI’s 2003 study—“Prescription Drugs:Comparison of Drug Costs and Patterns of Use in Workers Compensation and Group Health Plans”—examined the cost and use of prescription drugs in workers compensation. | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study—2004 Update (PDF) | October 1, 2004 | block | Yes | 10/1/2004 | II_WC_Prescription_Drug_Study_2004.pdf | II_WC_Prescription_Drug_Study_2004 | Research & Briefs | Workers Compensation Prescription Drug Study—2004 Update (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail3.jpg | Prescription Drugs | Barry Llewellyn, Jim Stevens | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
| NCCI’s recent study, “Prescription Drugs Comparison of Drug Costs and Patterns of Use in Workers Compensation and Group Health Plans,” examined the cost and use of prescription drugs in workers compensation. | NCCI’s recent study, “Prescription Drugs Comparison of Drug Costs and Patterns of Use in Workers Compensation and Group Health Plans,” examined the cost and use of prescription drugs in workers compensation. | OxyContin: Prescribing Patterns in Workers Compensation (PDF) | February 1, 2004 | block | Yes | 2/1/2004 | II_Oxycotin_Prescribing_Patterns_WC.pdf | II_Oxycotin_Prescribing_Patterns_WC | Research & Briefs | OxyContin: Prescribing Patterns in Workers Compensation (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail1.jpg | Opioids | NCCI Insights | Emerging Issues, Medical Costs & Trends | Marijuana, Opioids |
| In recent years, the costs for pharmaceuticals rose more rapidly than any other type of medical cost. | In recent years, the costs for pharmaceuticals rose more rapidly than any other type of medical cost. | Prescription Drugs: Comparison of Drug Costs and Patterns of Use in Workers Compensation and Group Health Plans (PDF) | August 8, 2003 | block | Yes | 8/8/2003 | II_Prescription_Drugs_Comparison_WC_Group_Health_Plans.pdf | II_Prescription_Drugs_Comparison_WC_Group_Health_Plans | Research & Briefs | Prescription Drugs: Comparison of Drug Costs and Patterns of Use in Workers Compensation and Group Health Plans (PDF) | PDF | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | /PublishingImages/Research-Thumbnail2.jpg | Prescription Drugs | NCCI Insights | Medical Costs & Trends | Medical Costs |
