Workers Comp

Can workers’ comp rates keep falling if claims frequency levels off?
Premiums have fallen for 18 straight quarters in a broker survey. As claims get costlier, AmTrust's Matthew Zender explains where agents still have room to influence renewals
By Gia Snape Nov 11, 2026
Can workers’ comp rates keep falling if claims frequency levels off?
Claims adjuster shortage puts workers’ comp renewals at risk
Adjuster job postings have fallen 55% from their peak, squeezing the claims handling talent pipeline
By Roxanne San Jose Nov 10, 2026
Claims adjuster shortage puts workers’ comp renewals at risk
Investment income is doing the work at Employers as underwriting lags
A 24% jump in net investment income is bridging the gap while the company’s underwriting book works back toward breakeven
By Mark Rosanes Oct 29, 2026
Investment income is doing the work at Employers as underwriting lags
Commission costs rise at Amerisafe even as new business volumes fall
The numbers inside Amerisafe’s Q3 results reveal a competitive workers’ comp market pressing into the high-hazard niche
By Mark Rosanes Oct 29, 2026
Commission costs rise at Amerisafe even as new business volumes fall
As workers’ comp rates soften, safety records carry more weight at renewal
With workers’ comp heading for a 12th year of underwriting profit and premiums flat, a client’s experience mod and safety program are becoming the main levers on price.
By Josh Recamara Oct 19, 2026
As workers’ comp rates soften, safety records carry more weight at renewal
"Company" or "Co."? Worker alleges one abbreviation hid a live policy
The difference between "Company" and "Co." allegedly hid a live six-figure policy
By Tez Romero Oct 16, 2026
"Company" or "Co."? Worker alleges one abbreviation hid a live policy

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