NCCI: Heat, Workplace Violence Emerging Comp Risks

Heat exposure, workplace violence and structural changes to coverage systems are key emerging issues shaping the workers' compensation landscape in 2026, according to a new report by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. The report, released Tuesday, indicates that while familiar policy debates — including mental injury claims, presumption laws, cancer initiatives and worker classification — remain active, regulators and lawmakers are increasingly focused on newer risks that could carry significant cost implications for employers and insurers. Among those ...