Mental Health Claims Reshape Workers’ Comp: PTSD and Stress-Only Coverage Expands
PTSD and psychological injury benefits without physical harm could spark new challenges for claims adjusters, from rising costs to legislative uncertainty.
November 13
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
Truck Driver Injury Suit Against Non-Subscribing Employer Not Subject to Arbitration
A Texas appellate court sided with a commercial driver, finding he was exempt from arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act’s transportation worker exception.
November 5
Liability
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Texas
Mental Health Crisis Escalates Among Construction Workers, New Survey Finds
A new industry-wide survey reveals sharp increases in anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and missed work due to mental health—raising concerns for insurers and employers alike.
November 5
Liability
Life & Health
Workers' Compensation
California Court Rules NFL Team Exempt from Workers’ Comp Claim by Retired Player
A retired NFL player’s claim for cumulative injury is denied under California’s tightened workers’ comp rules for out-of-state athletes, highlighting key jurisdictional limits.
October 15
Legislation & Regulation
Liability
Workers' Compensation
California
Georgia
Workers Comp Sees Eighth Year of Underwriting Gains Despite 2024 Premium Dip
2024 saw premium decline but continued strong underwriting and operating margins, with early 2025 data pointing to another profitable year in the WC line.
October 15
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Underwriting
Workers' Compensation
P/C Insurance Holds Steady in 2025 Despite Inflation, Tariffs, and Natural Disasters
Despite global uncertainty and catastrophe losses, the property/casualty insurance sector is on pace for a second profitable year. Adjusters should note shifts in underwriting performance across key lines.
October 10
Auto
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Workers' Compensation
California
Mental Health Tops Safety Concerns for Workers, Revealing Employer-Employee Disconnects
A new Pie Insurance survey reveals stark differences in how employers and employees view safety risks, training, and communication—raising concerns for claims professionals.
October 8
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Behavioral Health Barriers Are Slowing Recovery for Injured Workers with Knee and Shoulder Claims
New WCRI research finds that fear, poor coping, and low mood are common among injured workers and lead to delayed recovery and higher costs in comp knee and shoulder claims.
September 22
Education & Training
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Lyft Pays $19.4 Million to Settle Worker Misclassification Audit in New Jersey
Lyft has agreed to pay $19.4 million to New Jersey after an audit found it misclassified over 100,000 drivers as independent contractors between 2014 and 2017.
September 19
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Liberty Mutual Reveals 25 Years of Workplace Injury Trends and Costs
Liberty Mutual’s 2025 Workplace Safety Index highlights how workplace injuries have evolved over 25 years, revealing costly trends and the impact of targeted prevention.
July 23
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
How Inflation and Fee Schedules Are Shaping Workers’ Compensation Medical Costs
A new WCRI report explores how fee schedule policies and inflation trends from 2021 to 2025 have led to varying medical cost growth in state workers’ compensation systems.
July 23
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Soaring Temperatures Drive Surge in Workplace Heat-Related Injuries
A new report from WCRI shows workplace injury claims rise dramatically on hot days, with heat-related illnesses up to 18 times more common above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
July 17
Education & Training
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Arizona
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
How Aging Workers Are Reshaping the Complexity of Workers Compensation Claims
With more Americans over 55 staying in the workforce, injury claims are growing more complex due to slower recovery, comorbidities, and social health factors.
July 14
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Georgia Countertop Manufacturer Fined for Exposing Workers to Dangerous Silica Dust
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC with seven serious violations after determining employees were exposed to unsafe levels of respirable crystalline silica on the job.
July 12
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Georgia
AI and Value-Based Care Are Transforming Workers’ Comp Claims Management
Artificial intelligence and outcome-focused care models are streamlining workers’ compensation by improving triage, reducing costs, and prioritizing long-term recovery outcomes.
June 24
Life & Health
Risk Management
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Ohio
