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Washington proposes 4.9% workers comp rate increase - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2026 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Subscribe Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Washington proposes 4.9% workers comp rate increase by Louise Esola Workers Comp Coverage Sep 23, 2026 The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries on Tuesday proposed a 4.9% increase in average hourly workers compensation insurance rates for 2027, citing rising medical and wage replacement costs. The proposal would increase coverage costs by an average of $1.44 per week per full-time employee. Employers pay about 75% of premiums, while workers pay about 25%, the department said. The agency would use its workers compensation contingency reserve to cover the projected gap between premium revenue and costs, limiting the increase passed on to employers and workers. Washington bases workers compensation premiums on hours worked rather than payroll, meaning wage increases do not automatically generate additional premium revenue. Related News Lockton unveils builders risk for data centers September 23, 2026 Resilience projects show insurance benefits, challenges remain September 23, 2026 CFC announces affirmative IP AI coverage September 23, 2026 Must love dog, or get dumped September 23, 2026 Court upholds denial of worker’s second shoulder injury claim September 23, 2026 Hub names Forchelli executive VP, Mills sales chief September 23, 2026 Hurricane Polo could trigger $175M Mexico cat bond September 23, 2026 Insured losses from Prairie storms hit $1.3B September 23, 2026 Zurich’s Beazley acquisition wins U.K. court approval September 23, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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