FLASH REPORTS
Flash: Bureau Files for Workers’ Comp Rate Increase
While California’s workers’ comp market remains highly competitive, the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau is back with another request for a rate increase. How much are they asking for this time? Here’s the story
Flash: Court Approves California Department’s Rehabilitation Plan
The long-awaited decision in the California Insurance Company rehabilitation plan is out. But will the saga continue?
Flash: “Scathing” Court Order about Applied Underwriters / CIC / Equity Comp
The EquityComp debacle continues with the Court in change of rehab issuing a “scathing” decision concerning Applied Underwriters and California Insurance Company. Here’s the latest in the four-year-old conservation proceeding?
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WCIRB Makes Rate Hike Request Official
California Insurance Department actuaries are reviewing competing recommendations for workers' comp pure premium advisory rates to become effective September 1, 2024. What's driving the difference? And will workers' comp rates go up or go down?
Construction Industry Bills Advance
Small contractors may catch a break. Changes are in the works for the sole proprietor exemption for workers' comp coverage, but much work remains. Get the details here.
Search For Cell Service & Commercial Traveler Rule
What is the commercial traveler rule, and when does it cover trips of a personal nature? The Third District Court of Appeal delves into the issue in a recent decision.
3 Claims Managers Win $80 Million
A workplace disciplinary action has severe consequences for Zurich Insurance. How does the $80 million award break down, and how did the carrier respond?
WCIRB Regulatory Filing
What did the industry say about the Rating Bureau’s proposed regulatory changes to the dual wage thresholds? What else in the filing is now under review by the California Department of Insurance?
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Can Private Business Join Public Joint Powers Authorities
Will the legislature allow private for-profit water companies to join public agency joint powers authorities? What are the ramifications of public agencies becoming jointly and severally liable for private businesses? Is this a dangerous precedent that will untimely lead to government insurance for all?
Legislative Affairs
The California Legislature just passed a key deadline for bills. What are the 2024 workers' comp bills that are still alive?
Omaha National Buys California Carrier
Omaha National is moving from a fronting arrangement to being a full-stack carrier. What was involved in a recent deal?
DWC Gets Pushback Over Rx Fee Proposal
What did the workers' comp community say about a proposed hike in the pharmacy dispensing fee? How did physicians respond to the changes directed at them?
Applicant’s Attorney, Hearing Rep Face Sanctions
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board proposes up to $40,000 in sanctions. What is the applicant's attorney and hearing rep accused of doing?
Ninth Circuit Considering Arguments In AB 5 Challenge
Attorneys for big gig economy companies and the California Attorney General squared off at the Ninth Circuity Court of Appeals. What did they have to say and how did the Justices react?