NCCI: Hiring Rebound Could Lift Comp Premium, Injury Frequency

A rebound in hiring could increase workers' compensation premiums while putting upward pressure on injury frequency as employers add less-experienced workers, the National Council on Compensation Insurance said in a report released Wednesday. The organization’s “State of the Economy” report said employment gains have expanded beyond health care into construction, manufacturing and transportation. The report’s chart shows that employers added an average of 92,000 jobs a month during the first half of 2026, compared with an average of 10,000 a month in 2025. More e...