by Marc Ring | Mar 1, 2017 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
With market speculation now confirmed, CGU will exit the NSW workers compensation scheme when its agency agreement with icare ends in late 2017. As noted in our February 2017 Update, expectations were that the five current agents (Allianz, CGU, EML, GIO, and QBE)...
by Marc Ring | Jan 23, 2017 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
2016 saw significant change across workers’ compensation and in NSW in particular. 2017, looking ahead, is already looking similar with a significant industry change taking effect in April’17 and a key announcement regarding insurers expected in May. In August...
by Marc Ring | Oct 26, 2016 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
In August 2016, our Significant NSW icare Changes article outlined the latest NSW workers compensation changes taking effect in 2017. icare (previously WorkCover NSW) will directly administer policy and billing for the NSW workers compensation scheme. Details since...
by Marc Ring | Aug 16, 2016 | Reforms, Workers Compensation
The NSW Government has introduced major reforms to the Workers Compensation Scheme, reshaping how employers, brokers, and workers engage with icare. These changes are designed to improve sustainability, streamline processes, and enhance support for injured workers Key...
by Marc Ring | Jun 24, 2016 | Consulting, Premium, Reforms, Workers Compensation
In the last 12 months, the NSW workers compensation industry has experienced dramatic change. As we approach 30 June 2016, it should be relieving for businesses to know that for there are no changes for workers compensation WorkCover Industry Classification (WIC)...
by Marc Ring | Jan 18, 2016 | Claim costs, Claim management, Injured Worker, Premium, Reforms, Rehabilitation, Workers Compensation
At ABILITY GROUP, we are proud to showcase the outstanding results of our specialist workplace rehabilitation provider, Health Ability, which has achieved a 100% Return-to-Work (RTW) rate. This milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of timely, tailored...
