Text Resize Aa AaAa

Agent

  • How soon after I submit an Online Assigned Risk application do I receive notification of who the servicing contractor will be?

    FAQ

    Once you have made electronic payment, you will receive an e-mail from MWCIA advising who the servicing contractor is along with their address and phone number. All future correspondence should be sent directly to the servicing contractor.


  • What are the internet browser requirements for using OAR?

    FAQ

    We recommend:

    • Internet Explorer 11 or higher
    • Microsoft Edge 14 or higher
    • Chrome 52 or higher
    • Firefox 36 or higher
    • Safari 9 or higher


  • If a MN Assigned Risk Plan policyholder has an employee or employees working in other states, will the MN Workers' Compensation policy provide coverage to that employee or those employees while working in those other states?

    FAQ

    Refer to MN statue 176.041, Excluded Employments; Application, Exceptions, Election of Coverage, Subds 3. and 4. For further clarification or interpretation, please contact the MN Department of Labor and Industry (651 284-5032 or 800 342-5354).


  • Can we add a Waiver of Subrogation to our policy?

    FAQ

    1. A risk may be eligible to request that the Waiver of Our Right To Recover Endorsement - WC 00 03 13 (waiver of subrogation) be applied to a specific job only.
      1. The risk must provide the Servicing Carrier with the following information:
         
        1. job location;
        2. a copy of the construction contract;
        3. duration of the job (including beginning date and ending date);
        4. a description of the work to be performed;
        5. the estimated payroll dollars expended on the job;
        6. the class code(s) of the employees on the job;
        7. and the number of employees on the job.
      2. The inclusion of this endorsement will generate an additional premium charge of 5% of the payroll for the specific job times the appropriate classification rate(s), divided by 100; subject to a minimum premium charge of $100.
      3. Contact your servicing carrier for further information.


  • How do I access the new "Agent Guide" for the Assigned Risk Program?

    FAQ

    You can click here to access it on the MWCARP website.


  • Who do I speak with about class codes?

    FAQ

    Questions about Class Codes can be addressed by any member of our Underwriting staff by dialing (952) 897-1737 and selecting Option 1 (Underwriting). Or by using our online chat feature in the lower portion of your screen.


  • Where is the Hard Copy ERM-14 form?

    FAQ

    MWCIA stopped accepting hard copy ERM-14 forms effective 1/1/2022.  To complete an online ERM-14 please visit our ERM-14 (Ownership) landing page.


  • How do I determine a class code for a business?

    FAQ

    You classify the business of the employer within the state, not separate employments, occupations, or operations within the business. For specific codes, refer to the Classification section of the Minnesota Basic Manual or the Classification Search tool, both found on our website.


  • What constitutes Full Time (0913) vs. Part Time (0908) for the Domestic Worker or Nanny codes?

    FAQ

    Full Time is more than 20 hours per week and Part Time is 20 hours or less per week.


  • How do I get on the email distribution list for circulars and newsletters?

    FAQ

    Please send an email request to subscribe@mwcia.org with your name, email address, company name, address, phone number, and whether your company is a carrier, agent, or other (please identify what). When a circular or newsletter is published, you will receive an email notification with a link to the new publication.


  • What is the fax number of MWCIA?

    FAQ

    (952) 897-6495


  • If I own and operate a small business (2 employees) in MN, do I need to cover myself (the owner) to be in compliance with the law?

    FAQ

    Refer to MN statue 176.041, Excluded Employments; Application, Exceptions, Election of Coverage, Subd 1.For further clarification or interpretation, please contact the MN Department of Labor and Industry (651) 284-5032 or (800) 342-5354.


  • How do I obtain a Certificate of Insurance?

    FAQ

    A Certificate of Insurance can be obtained from the insurance company/carrier, upon request.


  • What are the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 minimum and maximum payroll figures for sole proprietors, partners and officers electing coverage?

    FAQ

    • 2021--$59,488 minimum and $237,952 maximum
    • 2022--$64,064 minimum and $256,256 maximum
    • 2023--$66,924 minimum and $267,696 maximum
    • 2024--$69,524 minimum and $278,096 maximum
    • 2025--$71,344 minimum and $285,376 maximum


  • How do I obtain Loss Runs?

    FAQ

    Loss Runs can be obtained from the insurance company, upon request.


  • How do I obtain a Federal Employer ID (FEIN) #?

    FAQ

    Federal Employer ID (FEIN) #'s may be obtained by contacting the IRS at 800-829-3676 or by visiting the Internal Revenue website: www.irs.gov


  • Who do I speak with about changing an employer address?

    FAQ

    Any change of address should be reported to your insurance agent and company. The insurance company will, in turn, notify MWCIA.


  • What are the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 minimum payroll figures for the spouse, parent or child of a sole proprietor, partner, or officer electing coverage? (Payroll of these family members is not subject to a maximum amount.)

    FAQ

    • 2021-$343 per week or $17,836 minimum
    • 2022-$370 per week or $19,240 minimum
    • 2023-$386 per week or $20,072 minimum
    • 2024-$401 per week or $20,852 minimum
    • 2025-$412 per week or $21,424 minimum


  • What is the difference between a "Combo ID" and "Coverage ID"?

    FAQ

    Click here for information.


  • What are the 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 statewide average weekly wages effective October 1, of each year? (for a calculation please contact the MN Dept of Labor and Industry)

    FAQ

    • 10/1/21-10/1/22 = $1,232
    • 10/1/22-10/1/23 = $1,287
    • 10/1/23-10/1/24 = $1,337
    • 10/1/24-10/1/25 = $1,372


  • Where can I find an overview of the current state of Minnesota's workers compensation market?

    FAQ

    Charts that summarize the state of Minnesota's workers compensation market are located here.


  • What browsers are recommended when visiting the MWCIA website?

    FAQ

    We recommend:

    • Internet Explorer 11 or higher
    • Firefox 4.0 or higher
    • Safari (any reasonably recent release)
    • Chrome (any reasonably recent release)


  • Where can I obtain information on Construction Contractor Registration?

    FAQ

    Click here to be redirected to the MN Department of Labor and Industry


  • How can I learn more about MWCIA's Web Experience Mod History product?

    FAQ

    You can access the Web Experience Mod History circular and Frequently Asked Questions by clicking here.


  • What are the State Per Claim Accident Limitation amounts for Multiple Claims: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 experience modifications?

    FAQ

    1. 2021--$445,000

    2. 2022--$461,000

    3. 2023--$485,000

    4. 2024--$245,000

    5. 2025--$239,000


  • What is Experience Rating?

    FAQ

    It is a credit or debit factor based on your business' loss and payroll history.


  • Who is eligible?

    FAQ

    Effective 1/1/2025:  The insured must be in business at least 2 years and meet one of the following premium criteria:

    • $14,500 unmodified premium in the 1st year of the experience rating period or,
    • An average of $14,500 unmodified premium in the first 2 years of the experience rating period or, 
    • If an insured has more than 2 years of experience, they must develop an average annual unmodified premium of $7,250 in the experience rating period.


  • How do Experience Mods affect my premium?

    FAQ

    Credit factors will decrease your premium and debit factors will increase your premium.

    • .80 = 20% premium credit
    • 1.20 = 20% premium debit


  • What are the elements in the Experience rating plan formula?

    FAQ

    Elements of the Experience rating plan formula

    • ACTUAL LOSS = Total value of claim including reserves.
    • PRIMARY LOSS = Reduced amount of claim used in formula.
    • EXPECTED LOSS = Amount of claim your business is expected to have based on your business type (class codes) and size (payroll).
    • FORMULA FACTORS
      • EXPECTED LOSS RATE = Factor used to determine the amount of losses by class code expected by the formula.
      • D RATIO = Discounts the expected loss total to arrive at the expected primary loss.
      • WEIGHT FACTOR = Percentage of actual losses used in formula.
      • BALLAST FACTOR = Stabilizing element that limits modification fluctuation in the formula.


    • What policy data do you use?

      FAQ

      Three complete years of experience ending one year prior to the effective date of experience rating.

      Click here to see the example.