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Wisconsin governor signs workers compensation bill into law

H. Cutner
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Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 1073 to make it 2023 Wisconsin Act 213. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 1073 regarding improvements to workers compensation in the state, making it 2023 Wisconsin Act 213. The changes were made based on recommendations by the WCAC The Workers Compensation Advisory Council (WCAC) made recommendations for the changes to the state system, and these helped to guide the creation of the bill. Governor Evers signed the bill at the State Capitol in his office, in the presence of voting WCAC members,…

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4.9 percent workers’ compensation rate hike coming to Washington

Marc
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The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced the increase for 2024. Next year, the average workers compensation premium in Washington will be 4.9 percent higher, according to a recent announcement from the state’s Department of Labor & Industries. The rate increase will become effective on January 1, 2024, and will be paid jointly by workers and employers. The workers compensation rate increase will mean that every full-time employee’s premium will be rising by an average of $65 per year. That cost will be split between workers and employees.…

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What Types of Insurance Do Storage Companies Need?

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Storage companies provide a valuable service to individuals and businesses alike, offering a safe and secure place to store belongings. However, like any business, storage companies are exposed to a variety of risks. From fires and floods to theft and vandalism, there are many things that can go wrong and damage the property stored in their facilities. That’s why it’s important for storage companies to have the right insurance in place. Insurance can help storage companies avoid losing money if something bad happens. By having the right insurance coverage, storage…

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Protective insurance acquisition by Progressive closes

Marc
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The completion of the purchase has been announced for approximately $338 million. Progressive has announced that its $338 million acquisition of Protective Insurance Corporation is now complete. Protective is a workers’ compensation and trucking fleet insurer now owned by Progressive. The Protective Insurance acquisition was first announced in February. It involved a $23.30 per share cash buyout of Protective’s shareholders, without interest, for Class A and Class B common shares. That share price brought a 49.1 percent premium to Class A shareholders and a 63.2 percent premium to Class B…

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A workplace safety plan reduces injury and workers compensation claims

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The right site safety program will reduce the frequency and even the severity of injuries. It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that there is a direct and very powerful link between workplace safety plans and the occurrence of injuries and workers’ compensation claims. Keeping employees safe is both an ethically and financially sound strategy for companies. Making sure that workers are safe at on the job goes well beyond being the right thing to do.  It also makes a substantial amount of financial sense, meaning that it benefits…

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