Comp Quotes - Fall 2016

• Update on cannabis business  
  The numbers tell the story of SAIF's cannabis program so far.
• Supreme Court rules firefighter's heart condition claim is compensable 
  The insurer must prove that the cause of the condition is "unrelated" to employment, using clear and convincing medical evidence, the court said.
• Credit's new approach: "Yes, if...," rather than "No, because..." 
  We're looking for ways to be less restrictive and reduce declinations—with agents' help.
• Pure premium rate to drop an average of 6.6 percent in 2017 
  The rate has only increased twice since the 1990 reforms.
• October group discounts 
  Employers with a better-than-average loss history who also meet a group's program-specific eligibility criteria may qualify for group programs.
• SAIF veteran Matt Corpe is new claims director 
  Matt will manage our central claims unit.
• Online trainings coming to saif.com 
  Continuing education credit is available for many of our webinars.

Save the date | The 2017 Workers' Compensation Seminar is scheduled for May 3 at the Salem Convention Center.