Travelers becomes largest U.S. workers comp insurer: NAIC On Business Insurance - March 6, 2014 Travelers Cos. Inc. was the largest workers compensation insurer in the nation last year, overtaking Liberty Mutual Holding Co. Inc. for the top spot, according to market share data released this week by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Link To Article

More firms consider Texas nonsubscription workers comp system to save money On Business Insurance - March 5, 2014 While the Texas nonsubscription system can help employers save money compared with purchasing traditional workers compensation insurance, experts say companies need to consider whether the risk of tort lawsuits from injured workers — and the possibility of significant jury awards resulting from such cases — outweighs the initial cost savings.  Link To Article

Medicaid rule changes could delay workers comp and liability settlements On Business Insurance - March 2, 2014 Medicare Secondary Payer Act experts are weighing an effort to change federal Medicaid recovery law that they say could hinder claim settlements this fall.  Link To Article

Workers comp changes reducing payments to California surgery centers On Business Insurance - February 28, 2014 Recent workers compensation reforms in California have reduced fees paid to ambulatory surgery centers by more than one-quarter, according to a study released this week by the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California and the California Workers' Compensation Institute.  Link To Article

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