On January 24, 2025, the Supreme Court of Illinois, in Martin v. Goodrich Corp., ruled that a widow of an employee who died from liver cancer as a result of workplace exposure to carcinogenic substances, was […]

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By Annializ Lima Hevia and Adam Levell Since first published in 2018, NCCI's Court Case Update has provided stakeholders with important and timely information on relevant workers compensation (WC) decisions that have impacted and shaped the system, reporting […]

Core inflation remained steady, growing just above 3% for most of the year. Housing and rents remained the most significant contributors to core inflation.  As we head into 2025, inflation will remain an uncertainty as […]

The Labor Market Insights report provides a comprehensive monthly overview of key labor market statistics through a workers compensation lens. This valuable resource offers detailed analysis on drivers of premium and frequency, alongside NCCI’s perspectives on the latest […]

Iowa, Entitlement to Death Benefits On October 30, 2024, the Iowa Court of Appeals, in Linnhaven Inc. v. Blasdell, affirmed an award of workers compensation (WC) death benefits to the spouse of a totally disabled employee […]

Over the summer months of June, July, and August, economic data was mixed, once again raising questions around the durability of growth and the possibility of an impending recession. The July jobs report showed a […]

The Medical Inflation Insights report is a quarterly update on how a multitude of inflation metrics are trending while providing insights on how these trends could impact workers compensation.   Key Insights: The moderation in core inflation was more […]