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Colorado workers’ comp rates will go up again in 2014 – Denver Business Journal

Paul Hughes
October 23, 2013

For those PEO’s with exposure in Colorado, workers’ compensation rates will increase upon your renewal date. The increase in “loss costs” will rise 2.6% from 2013 to 2014 which is…

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Construction Worker Deaths up 5% in 2012

Paul Hughes
October 22, 2013

The number of U.S. construction workers killed on the job rose 5% in 2012, according to data released by the Department of Labor. The preliminary report by the Labor Department’s…

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States Going After Employers Who Misclassify Workers as Independent Contractors

Paul Hughes
October 22, 2013

States from New York to California are taking steps to crack down on employers who improperly classify their workers or fail to declare their income. via States Going After Employers…

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The Bad Data Germ

Paul Hughes
October 18, 2013

How important is your data? Look no further than the current struggle at Healthcare.gov. Despite hundreds of millions of dollars spent developing the website, today’s Wall Street Journal article points…

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Indiana OKs 7.7% decrease in workers compensation loss cost rates | Business Insurance

Paul Hughes
October 16, 2013

Is your PEO looking to expand into additional states? Keep in mind that although rates will decrease in January 2014, understand that every class code performs differently in every state. …

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6 Scenarios Made Easier with Analytics | PropertyCasualty360

Paul Hughes
October 16, 2013

There aren’t any shortcuts with shiny new analytics software because it is – in essence – only an empty shell that requires a foundation of accurate data. via 6 Scenarios…

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Interesting but Quiet Year for California Lawmakers on Workers’ Comp

Paul Hughes
October 16, 2013

After the behemoth workers’ compensation reform law passed in 2012, state lawmakers this year enacted only a handful of measures that may affect or relate workers’ comp. via Interesting but…

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A.M. Best: 15% of Terrorism Exposed Rating Units Too Reliant on TRIPRA | PropertyCasualty360

Paul Hughes
October 15, 2013

Insurance rating agency A.M. Best Co. says 34 rating units failed a stress test to assess capitalization sans the federal terrorism backstop. via A.M. Best: 15% of Terrorism Exposed Rating…

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