Workers compensation in Maine approved for 3.9 percent increase

March 15, 2013April 30, 2013

California Insurance Commissioner rejects workers compensation rate hike for the third time

This is the largest increase that has been approved in the state for at least six years. The Maine Bureau of Insurance has just approved a rate increase of 3.9 percent for the workers compensation coverage in the state, which represents the biggest rise in the price of the coverage in more than half a decade. The primary cause of the increase is due to a rise in health care costs that will arrive on April 1. This, according to the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board executive director Paul Singhinolfi. Back…

Workers compensation overhaul proposed by Tennessee governor

January 29, 2013April 30, 2013

Tennessee workers compensation Insurance companies

Gov. Haslam has declared his intentions to reform the system within the state. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam has announced that he will be dedicating himself to overhauling the workers compensation coverage system in the state. This is an area that has held the governor’s attention for some time and he has chosen now to make the changes. Governor Haslam’s administration has now proposed changes to the laws for workers compensation within Tennessee. These proposals suggest that an independent agency should be created in this sector. The purpose of that agency…

Workers compensation marketplace in Florida retails solid standing

January 4, 2013January 4, 2013 H. Cutner

The state’s insurance for injured employees remains strong despite weakness in other parts of the country. The annual report providing data on the condition of the workers compensation insurance marketplace in Florida has now been released, and it has shown that the market in that state is still holding strong and is maintaining its competitive status. This report was initially released on Wednesday to provide insight into this marketplace. It was issued by the Office of Insurance Regulation in the state. That office pointed out that the premiums that employers…