Despite the NSW scheme changes taking effect back on 30 June 2015, the majority of medium to large NSW businesses are yet to receive their 2015/16 premium renewals. With iCare now authorising the NSW insurers to start processing 2015/16 renewal notices the challenge they now face is there is a 3-4 month backlog. Given the events over the last 4 months, we have covered this inside out. To help make these changes easier to understand, ABILITY GROUP provide a quick reference list below for our clients and partners:
Finance Minister Dominic Perrottet and the NSW Government have led reforms to make business easier and cheaper, with workers’ compensation a key focus. These reforms reward strong performers and penalise poor ones. While many expected lower premiums, insurers advise that about 75% of medium to large NSW businesses will face higher 2015/16 renewal costs.
At ABILITY GROUP, we understand that effective claim management is critical to controlling workers’ compensation costs and supporting injured employees back to health. Our Claim RTW Success story highlights how early intervention and specialist support can transform outcomes for both businesses and workers.
Unofficial industry views suggest recent NSW workers’ compensation and premium formula changes left 75% of medium to large businesses expecting higher 2015/16 renewal premiums. ABILITY GROUP has already won NSW WorkCover appeals on behalf of our clients, reducing premiums payable. Higher renewal & need help?
The recent NSW workers compensation changes have caused challenges across the industry since taking effect on 30 June 2015. Medium to large businesses with premiums over $30,000 have yet to receive official 2015/16 Premium Renewals under the new formula. Early data suggests 75% will face higher costs, leaving most unsure whether their premiums will rise or fall amid the changes. Under the new formula, the key drivers of renewal premium changes will include:
Claims performance comparison to over scheme rather than industry
3 prior years of claims costs rather than 2 years
Claims wage related costs only becoming premium impacting
ABILITY GROUP has already helped numerous clients with higher 2015/16 Renewal Premiums.
In the new scheme changes, NSW WorkCover introduced a provision for a premium capping. Although not widely known, relevant businesses are able to apply for certain capping. ABILITY GROUP can help develop a business case and apply for capping at no cost, with fees only payable if greater savings are secured beyond those in the legislation.
