by Marc Ring | Jul 30, 2024 | Workers Compensation
In November 2023, the Minns Government began reviewing icare to curb waste and salary costs. The insurer is now consulting unions on changes that could cut jobs and save $23 million annually. When announcing the icare review, Work Health and Safety Minister Sophie...
by Marc Ring | May 28, 2024 | Breaking News, Premium, Workers Compensation
icare confirmed today that NSW workers’ compensation premiums will increase by the maximum allowed. This represents an average of 8% as previously communicated. To curb premiums, manage injuries and claims tightly. icare announced NSW workers’ comp premiums will...
by ABILITY GROUP | Apr 3, 2023 | Claim management, Workers Compensation
The transition of workers’ compensation policies and claims to new Claims Service Providers (CSPs) has officially begun, marking a significant shift in how support is delivered to employers and injured workers across New South Wales. As an Injury Management...
by ABILITY GROUP | Nov 4, 2022 | Workers Compensation
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has launched a dedicated team of Return to Work (RTW) Inspectors to improve employer compliance with injury management and workplace obligations. RTW Inspectors Were Introduced Compliance & Enforcement: Inspectors...
by ABILITY GROUP | Oct 6, 2022 | Claims, Workers Compensation
On 6 October 2022, icare announced a major change to the NSW workers’ compensation scheme by appointing six new Claims Service Providers (CSPs). Moreover, this initiative, effective from 1 January 2023, is designed to improve claims management, streamline processes,...
