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Workers Comp E-Mods and Loss Runs – Few Misconceptions

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Most Workers Comp E-Mods And Loss Runs Misconceptions

The Workers Comp E-Mods and Loss Runs misconceptions that we have seen are:

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    Only the open claims make a difference on the E-Mod – any claims opened within certain policy periods affect the E-Mod no matter whether they are closed or open on your Workers Comp loss runs. (See the previous post on Experience Periods)

  • The claims for last year will affect the E-Mod – Your Experience Period does not include the claims from the last year. For example, if your policy is renewing on 1/1/08, then the claims for 1/1/04 – 12/31/06 will be counted, BUT NOT THE TOTAL INCURRED FIGURE FOR 12/31/06 or 12/31/07. See our previous posting on Total Incurred. The Unit Stat Date is critical.
  • I only need a loss run yearly – For better control of your Workers Comp Costs, you should have online access to your reserves and the ability to run a loss run on demand. Your insurance carrier should be supplying loss runs at least quarterly. Online access is the best way to look at loss runs. Check with your Work Comp insurance carrier’s IT department to see if you are allowed online access. Most carriers have the service available for free.

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  • Worst of ALL – I cannot control what reserves are on a claim – Communication with the Workers Comp adjuster will always help keep reserves at a reasonable amount. See our previous blog on the Six Ways to Cut Workers Comp Costs. Doing those five things and letting your adjuster know you are doing them will help greatly.
  • I cannot tell if the total incurred or reserves are out of line – If you feel you are in over your head, then consult with a reserving expert. We negotiate reserves with insurance companies and third-party administrators daily.

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James founded a Workers’ Compensation consulting firm, J&L Risk Management Consultants, Inc. in 1996. J&L’s mission is to reduce our clients’ Workers Compensation premiums by using time-tested techniques. J&L’s claims, premium, reserve and Experience Mod reviews have saved employers over $9.8 million in earned premiums over the last three years. J&L has saved numerous companies from bankruptcy proceedings as a result of insurance overpayments.

James has over 27 years of experience in insurance claims, audit, and underwriting, specializing in Workers’ Compensation. He has supervised, and managed the administration of Workers’ Compensation claims, and underwriting in over 45 states. His professional experience includes being the Director of Risk Management for the North Carolina School Boards Association. He created a very successful Workers’ Compensation Injury Rehabilitation Unit for school personnel.

James’s educational background, which centered on computer technology, culminated in earning a Masters of Business Administration (MBA); an Associate in Claims designation (AIC); and an Associate in Risk Management designation (ARM). He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a licensed financial advisor. The NC Department of Insurance has certified him as an insurance instructor. He also possesses a Bachelors’ Degree in Actuarial Science.

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James is on the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the North Carolina Mid-State Safety Council. He has published two manuals on Workers’ Compensation and three different claims processing manuals. He has also written and has been quoted in numerous articles on reducing Workers’ Compensation costs for public and private employers. James publishes a weekly newsletter with 7,000 readers.

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