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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1701 - 4-1-2017 Assigned Risk Rates

     a 11.5%  decrease in the average Assigned Risk premium level effective April 1, 2017.  The following is an  excerpt from the Commissioner’s Order:    “ORDERED    1. That effective April 1, 2017...  Adjustment Program.    The intent of this circular is to highlight only the items in the Assigned Risk Rate Schedule and  Miscellaneous Values Pages that will change due to the Commissioner’s Order
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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1700 - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding NCCI Item B-1429 – Establishment of Audit Noncompliance Charge – Minnesota

    on January 1, 2017 as a result of the approval of NCCI’s Item B-1429:  Minnesota Basic Manual  Minnesota Statistical Plan Manual  Minnesota Forms Manual A summary of the newly established... the employer will let the carrier examine and audit all of the employer’s records that relate to this policy. These records include ledgers, journals, registers, vouchers, contracts, tax reports
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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1699 - Reminder – 2015 Special Compensation Fund Assessment “True-Up”

    into the Special Compensation Fund (SCF). The commissioner estimates each insurer’s share of the assessment using the insurer’s earned standard premium from the previous calendar year. The commissioner
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  • Circular Letter 16-1698

    November 8, 2016 | Circulars

    Release of Experience Modification and ACCEDE Computer Based Training Modules on MWCIA’s Website

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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1697- Release of Experience Modification and ACCEDE Computer Based Training Modules on MWCIA’s Website

      November 8, 2016 ALL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Circular Letter No. 16-1698 RE: Release of Experience Modification Factor and ACCEDE Computer Based Training Modules on MWCIA’s Website...’s website. MWCIA continues to create CBTs to help educate carriers, agents, employers and other interested parties on pertinent topics and use of our software tools. We believe online training
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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1697 - MWCARP – Servicing Carrier Change

    Plan (MWCARP) regarding a decision by Berkley Risk Administrator’s Company to not renew its Servicing Carrier contract with the Plan. Please refer to the attached for information regarding...: Policy Non-Renewal As a result of a decision by Berkley Risk Administrators Company’s (Berkley) to not renew its Servicing Carrier contract with the Minnesota Workers Compensation Assigned Risk
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  • State of the Market Charts 10-24-16

    © 2016 Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Insurers Association, Inc. Minnesota Workers’ Compensation State of the MarketMinnesota’s workers’ compensation market is notably robust. Premiums continue to grow, and loss ratios have improved significantly since the shift in the underwriting cycle over five years ago. Reductions in lost-time claim frequency and permanency, and reduced growth in medical
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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1695 - Revised Minnesota Medical Data Call Reporting Manual Effective November 1, 2016

    26, 2016 ALL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Circular Letter No. 16-1695 RE: Revised Minnesota Medical Data Call Reporting Manual Effective November 1, 2016 The Minnesota Department... to maintain consistency with WCIO standards and the deletion of details about NCCI’s Medical Incentive Program. The revised Minnesota Medical Data Call Reporting Manual can be found on our website
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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1690 - NCCI Item Filing B-1431-Revisions to Basic Manual Classifications and Appendix E-Classifications by Hazard Group

    and proposed Minnesota Basic Manual pages included in this item filing illustrate the necessary changes resulting from the adoption of NCCI’s Item B-1431. Please direct any questions you may have concerning this item to MWCIA’s Underwriting staff at (952) 897-1737 (Option 1) or via email at Underwriting@mwcia.org. A NOTICE TO MEMBERSHIP: MWCIA would like to remind our
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  • MWCIA News - 3rd Quarter 2016

     President’s Message Page 1  How can agents make changes to a policy? Page 2  Common questions relating to our new website Pages 2 & 3  Carrier/members CDX Computer Based Training Page 3... of Employment & Economic Development (MN Unemployment Insurance Program) President’s Message When people view information online, they lose interest qu product
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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1693 - Eligibility Requirements for Experience Rating in Minnesota

    at www.mwcia.org. If you have any questions regarding this matte r please direct them to MWCIA’s Member & Customer Services staff at 952.897.1737 (Option 1) or via email at underwriting@mwcia.org.  
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  • MWCIA Circular Letter 16-1692 - 2017 Minnesota Ratemaking Report

     Department of Labor and Industry data  provides some foundation for this;  stipulated and other claim settlements have noticeably increased in  recent years.    What’s the magnitude of the medical claim....    Will insurance companies’ rates decrease 12.1%?  It’s reasonable to assume that overall average carrier rate levels will decrease in 2017.  However, the  magnitude will depend on the individual impacts
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  • MWCIA Circular 16-1691 - NCCI Item R-1411 – 2015 Update to the Retrospective Rating Plan Hazard Group Differentials and Manual Rules

    55435-3203 July 26, 2016 ALL ASSOCIATION MEMBERS Circular Letter No. 16-1691 RE: NCCI Item R-1411- –2015 Update to the Retrospective Rating Plan Hazard Group Differentials and Manual... the Hazard Group Differentials (commonly referred to as Relativities) and several national and state-specific rules NCCI’s Retrospective Rating Plan Manual for Workers’ Compensation and Employers
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  • MWCIA News - 2nd Quarter 2016

     President’s Message Page 1  Recap of Annual Meeting & Board Meeting Page 2  Annual Luncheon Recap Page 2  MWCIA rolls out New Website Pages 2 & 3  Free Education from MWCIA Page 3... of Employment & Economic Development (MN Unemployment Insurance Program) President’s Message When people view information online, they lose interest qu small task. As I
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  • MWCIA News - 2nd Quarter 2016

     President’s Message Page 1  Recap of Annual Meeting & Board Meeting Page 2  Annual Luncheon Recap Page 2  MWCIA rolls out New Website Pages 2 & 3  Free Education from MWCIA Page 3... of Employment & Economic Development (MN Unemployment Insurance Program) President’s Message When people view information online, they lose interest qu small task. As I
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  • What is the Minnesota Test Audit Program?

    FAQ

    The purpose of the Minnesota Test Audit Program is to verify the accuracy of the statistics reported to the MWCIA. A Test Audit includes a physical examination of the employer’s books and records upon which the unit statistical information is filed to ensure the highest degree of accurate information entering MWCIA’s database.

  • WEBSITE TERMS OF USE

    This Website Terms of Use (“Agreement”) is made by and between Minnesota Worker’s Compensation Insurer’s Association, Inc. (also referred to as “MWCIA,” “us,” “we” and “our”) and you... THE WEBSITE’S FORMS OR LOGGING IN, YOU AGREE, ON YOUR OWN BEHALF PERSONALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF ANY ENTITY FOR WHICH YOU ARE AN AGENT OR YOU APPEAR TO REPRESENT, THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE
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  • PRIVACY POLICY

    Minnesota Worker’s Compensation Insurer’s Association, Inc. (referred to herein as "MWCIA," "Company,” "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and we assure that we take..., this Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that MWCIA does not employ or manage. If you do not agree to these terms, do not access MWCIA’s Site or other related services. The information
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  • MWCIA History

    informing public policy decisions through our data analysis. The following is a review of significant turning points in the history and development of the MWCIA, so that you might develop a deeper... for today’s worker to imagine, there was a time when even the notion of workers’ compensation didn’t exist. Until 1911, injured workers were basically on their own with no recourse or remedy
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  • MWCIA News - 1st Quarter 2016

    March 29, 2016 | Newsletters

    President's Message - Page 1
    Helpful Changes to the Online Assigned Risk Application Process - Pages 2
    MWCARP - Change to the MWCARP Application Process for Coverage - Page 3
    Minnesota's Test Audit Program - Page 4
    Notable Changes Coming Soon from MWCIA - Page 5
    MWCIA approved as a Standard Insurance Education Provider by MN Department of Commerce - Page 6

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  • How am I selected for a Test Audit?

    FAQ

    Test Audits are selected at random based upon set criteria. Test Audits may also be requested in writing by

    • Employer
    • Carrier
    • Employer’s Representative
    • Authorized Governmental Agency

  • 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

  • MWCIA News - 4th Quarter 2014

    December 23, 2014 | Newsletters

    Congress did not renew TRIPRA in December - Page 1

    President's Message - Brandon Miller - Page 1

    Who is the MWCIA and how can they help me? - editor - Pages 2 and 3

    Assigned Risk Rates – Actuarial Staff - Page 3

    Accessing Electronic Experience Mod Information – Unit Stat Staff - Page 4

    MWCIA Website Tips & Tricks - editor - Page 5

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  • MWCIA Newsletter July 1998

    Helpful Hint • Western National Lawsuit Update MWCIA News PRESIDENT’S CORNER Bruce A. Tollefson The Real Year 2000 Problem A couple of months ago, I attended the Workers Compensation Research Institute’s... on five points: 1. Loss Trend Rebound; 2. Actual Reform Results; 3. Test of Residual Market Changes; 4. Adequacy of Large Deductible Reserves; and 5. Managed Care Backlash. One of the best ways to watch
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  • MWCIA Newsletter May 1998

    PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE NEW MWCIA SERVICE The MWCIA is providing a new periodic newsletter to members including information on current activities of the Association. This newsletter is meant... between the MWCIA and the other organizations which play a role in the Workers’ Compensation industry in Minnesota. Since effective working relationships with these organizations are key to the MWCIA’s
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  • MWCIA 4th Quarter 2011 Newsletter

    to turn a claim into a medical only claim, thus impacting reported loss information and presumably lowering the employer’s experience modification factor? ( pa g e 4) . T hu rsda y, N ovem ber 10, 2011 PRESIDENT’S CORNER By Bruce A. Tollefson Building the Future! In prior articles I have recounted that current advancements in data submission techniques is in a real sense
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  • MWCIA News - 2nd Quarter 2010

    of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute. Drawing on his many years of experience in political analysis and public policy, Dr. Jacobs reviewed a number of turning points in our congressional history... MWCIA’s Annual Luncheon was held this year on the nineteenth of April at the McNamara Center on the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus. This exclusive event is hosted
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  • MWCIA News - 4th Quarter 2014

     Congress did not renew TRIPRA in December. Page 1  President’s Message – Brandon Miller Page 1  Who is the MWCIA and how can they help me? - editor Pages 2 & 3  Assigned Risk Rates... as soon as it is developed on our website early in January 2015. President’s Message As I wrote earlier this year, the mission of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Insurers Association
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  • MWCIA News - 4th Quarter 2015

     President’s Message Page 1  Minnesota Work Comp Tech Expo Recap Pages 2 & 3  2016 Minnesota Contractors Premium Adjustment Program (MCPAP) Page 3  Minnesota Workers’ Compensation State... Unemployment Insurance Program) President’s Message 2015 has been a productive year so far, and we have many more exciting changes planned for 2016. As promised, we have focused our efforts
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  • 15-3nl.pdf

     President’s Message Page 1  MCPAP – the Who, What, When, Why and How of the Minnesota Contractors Premium Adjustment Program? Pages 2 & 3  2016 Minnesota Ratemaking Report Page 3... Unemployment Insurance Program) Minnesota Statute 176.041 Excluded Employments; Application, Exceptions, Election of Coverage President’s Message We are very excited to announce our first
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