Connecticut to consider 9.8% loss cost reduction for comp
The National Council on Compensation Insurance is proposing an average 9.8% reduction in voluntary loss costs for Connecticut workers compensation insurance costs, effective Jan. 1.
The filing is based on premium and loss experience for policy years 2020-2022 and excludes claims for COVID-19. NCCI said the primary driver of the proposal is improved experience.
Lost-time claim frequency has generally been declining in the state. Although claims increased in policy years 2020 and 2021, frequency declined a cumulative 5% over the period from 2018 to 2021.
Average indemnity and medical cost-per-case figures have been declining and the decrease in severity is more than enough to offset increases in frequency.
The Connecticut Insurance Department on Wednesday opened a 30-day public comment period on the NCCI rate filing.
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