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Workers' comp rates in Delaware are expected to go down this year. Workers' Compensation Insurance in the state are still pretty high compared to the rest of the country. Currently, workers' comp rates are 6 percent higher than the national average. This ranks Delaware as the 23rd most expensive state in the country, on avaerage, for coverage. These rates have dropped dramatically in recent years. As recently as 2022, Delaware ranked as the 7th most expensive state based on the national average.
Delaware is an NCCI state like most other states. This means that NCCI oversees employers' experience modifiers and collects all data for the state including claims, class codes, premiums, and payroll. They analyze this data and make annual recommendations to carriers and to the DE Department of Insurance. Every Insurance company is required to file their rates with the state for approval each year.
Workers' compensation rates may still vary for the same class codes in Delaware because insurance companies can apply policy credits and debits up to 25% to adjust their filed rates. More discounts may also be added to a policy depending on the size of payroll and overall claims experience.
Don't overpay for your workers' comp coverage in Delaware. Our agents know how to get you the lowest rates for your business. Call us today to find out how knowledegeable agents, expert advice and more choices lead to the best workers' comp quote.
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What influences my workers comp insurance cost?
Insurance companies file their "base manual rates" for approval with each state for all class codes. Rate recommendations are generally made to the state and carriers annually by the National Council on Compensation Insurance.
Employee claims are reported to NCCI and statistically compared with all other similar type businesses using the same class code in each state. An Experience Modification Rate may apply to your business after a few years of coverage.
Insurance company underwriters are permitted to make premium rate adjustments based on unique factors about your business, safety practices, and management experience in most states.
Insurance companies may apply policy credits and debits to the base manual rates. Additional discounts can be applied to premium as the total payroll & premium increases.
Smart Agents with expertise in workers' compensation insurance utilize this information to negotiate your insurance rates with underwriters. A good narrative about your business helps insurance companies justify a better price.
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Delaware is a competitive rating state and allows private carriers to offer workers' comp coverage. Delaware does not utilize NCCI for its Rating Bureau. The Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB) administers all rules and manages the Delaware State Fund. Workers' compensation rates listed below represent the current insurance rates for 2024. Rates are set by the Office of Insurance Commissioner and the Office of Workers' Compensation. Insurance companies may be able to offer discounts and credits to policies. Not all employers will qualify for the lowest rates or maximum policy credits. Our agency helps Delaware business owners find workers' compensation coverage at the lowest rates available.
Delaware workers' comp rates vary by business classification codes and insurance company underwriting standards. Employers' who have an Experience Modification Factor (EMR) assigned to their business may have additional credits or debits applied to their insurance rates based on prior premiums and workers' compensation losses or claims. We help Delaware business owners shop for the most affordable workers' compensation rates.
State Resources for Delaware
Delaware Office of Workers' Compensation
State Office Building, Sixth Floor820 North French StreetWilmington, Delaware 19801302-761-8001 http://dia.delawareworks.com/
Delaware Office of Insurance Commissioner
841 Silver Lake Blvd., Rodney BuildingDover, DE 19904302-739-4251 www.delawareinsurance.gov/
Delaware is not under the Jurisdiction of the National Council for Compensation Insurance (NCCI) and contracts with Travelers as the state fund carrier.
Our agency helps employers find guaranteed state fund workers' comp in DE. If we can't find more affordable coverage with a private insurance company, we can help you buy a state fund policy.
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