State of the Line Podcast

In this episode of the State of the Line Podcast, NCCI expert Stephen Cooper dives into the state of the economy in 2026. Building on his Annual Insights Symposium 2026 presentation and the Q2 Quarterly Economics Briefing, Stephen joins host Cristine Pike for a special “Five Questions in Five Minutes” episode that, fittingly, runs a little long. Because when the economy is moving this fast, five m...

As the labor force evolves, workplace risk evolves with it. NCCI experts Patrick Coate and Paul Hendrick explore how the aging workforce, new hires, and other demographic shifts may shape trends in workers compensation claims and the broader industry during AIS 2026. Workforce aging and other demographic shifts can have implications for workers compensation. Injury rates are higher-and falling mor...

NCCI's Chief Customer Operations Officer, Mark Mileusnic, returns to the State of the Line Podcast to provide an insider’s look at the upcoming Annual Insights Symposium. AIS 2026 Agenda NCCI's Annual Carrier Executive Survey Results: Insights That Shape the Future Top Industry Concerns With Mark Mileusnic - State of the Line Podcast

NCCI expert Tim Tucker joins the State of the Line Podcast to discuss new legislative and regulatory initiatives to identify emerging issues that could have an impact on the workers compensation system and provide insights into potential trends. Workplace Violence Part One - Assault Trends, Drivers, and Demographics 2026 Emerging Legislative and Regulatory Issues 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Tr...

NCCI expert Yuchen Su joins the State of the Line Podcast to discuss how the shares of fast-emerging, slow-emerging, and total large claims have changed over time. Fast and Slow Emerging Large Claims NCCI Multi-Bureau Webinar: Countrywide Mega Claims Countrywide Mega Claims Accident Years 2001-2021 Large Claims Deconstructed Fast- vs. Slow-Emerging Large Claims (PDF)

NCCI expert Patrick Coate joins the State of the Line Podcast to provide an in-depth look at how adverse weather conditions can affect work injuries and, therefore, workers compensation claims. Adverse Weather and Workers Compensation Claims Challenges for Today's Worker-The Big Three Physical Space | Mental Health | Environmental Impact

NCCI Chief Actuary Donna Glenn returns to the State of the Line Podcast to discuss the latest financial results, potential disruptors to the workers compensation system, and what the data can tell us about the road ahead. Loss Cost and Rate Changes: Will There Be a Turn? Understanding Loss Cost Actions NCCI's Annual Carrier Executive Survey Results: Insights That Shape the Future 2025 State of the...

Each year, NCCI conducts a survey of over 100 carrier executives, which helps guide NCCI's data-driven research, thought leadership, and many other NCCI initiatives. In this episode, Mark Mileusnic, NCCI's Chief Customer Operations Officer, addresses what is top of mind for the industry and how NCCI is responding. Medical Inflation Insights - October 2025 2025 in Sight, 2024 in Review: The Latest...

NCCI’s Tim Tucker joins the State of the Line Podcast to unpack the 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Trends Report, covering key topics for industry stakeholders—marijuana laws, employee classification, first responder presumptions, and more. 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Trends Report

In a continuation of our recent Virtual Carrier Education Series, NCCI's Damian England joins Dr. Michael Choo, Paradigm's Chief Medical Officer, Workers' Compensation, to discuss mega claims, medical advancements, and more in workers comp. VCES: Navigating the Medical Road Ahead in Workers Comp Countrywide Mega Claims Accident Years 2001-2021 The Future of Workplace Safety Technology Is Now Part...

NCCI expert Stephen Cooper returns to the State of the Line Podcast to delve into the most recent jobs report and provide insights into how key labor market statistics could potentially impact workers compensation. Labor Market Insights - August 2025 Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2025 The State of the Economy and Its Impact on Workers Compensation Medical Inflation Insights - July 2025

NCCI experts Raji Chadarevian and Jon Sinclair sit down with the State of the Line Podcast to provide a deeper look at their recent Annual Insights Symposium presentations. In a new series called Experts on Experts, Raji and Jon will tackle medical utilization and associated costs, as well as changes in opioid prescribing trends. The Cost Conundrum: How Medical Utilization Shapes Future Costs If N...

NCCI experts Sandra Kipust and Brian Stein sit down with the State of the Line Podcast to provide a deeper look at their recent Annual Insights Symposium presentations. In a new series called Experts on Experts, Sandra and Brian will tackle industry trends, as well as motor vehicle accidents in workers compensation. https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights_Industry_Drill_Down_The_Next_Level.as...

NCCI expert Stephen Cooper returns to the State of the Line Podcast to provide an in-depth perspective on recent economic developments and their impact on workers compensation. Quarterly Economics Briefing (QEB) - Q2 2025 The State of the Economy and Its Impact on Workers Compensation Medical Inflation Insights - April 2025 Labor Market Insights - June 2025

NCCI President and CEO, Tracy Ryan, joins the State of the Line Podcast in a very special episode. Tracy provides her outlook on the workers compensation system, the importance of data, and what listeners can expect to hear from her at the upcoming Annual Insights Symposium. Tune in! Annual Insights Symposium 2025 Medical Inflation Insights - April 2025 Labor Market Insights - April 2025 State of...

NCCI expert Sandra Kipust returns to the State of the Line Podcast to delve into frequency and employment trends in the construction industry. Industry Drill Down - The Next Level https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-AIS2024-Industry-Drill-Down-Next-level.aspx Labor Market Insights - March 2025 Annual Insights Symposium 2025

Will there be a turn? NCCI expert Donna Glenn tackles the question that’s top of mind for industry stakeholders, and how NCCI continues to monitor the long-term financial health of the workers compensation system. Listen now. Navigating the WC Cycle: Will There Be a Turn? Other Resources https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-Labor-Market.aspx https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-med...

Each year, NCCI conducts a survey of over 100 carrier executives, which helps guide NCCI’s data-driven research, Thought Leadership, and many other NCCI priorities. In this episode, Damian England, NCCI’s Executive Director of Affiliate Services, addresses what is top of mind for the industry and what NCCI is doing about it. NCCI's Focus on Top Industry Concerns 2024 in Sight, 2023 in Review: The...

When discussing top industry concerns, carriers have mentioned the overall financial health of the workers compensation system. So today, NCCI expert Nadege Bernard discusses rate adequacy and what’s driving the long-term trend in favorable results. Related Content 2024 in Sight, 2023 in Review: The Latest Results for Workers Compensation Navigating the WC Cycle- Will There Be a Turn

Labor force metrics, such as employment growth and the rate of new hires, can be indicators of workers compensation loss trends. But these metrics vary by industry. In this episode, NCCI expert Sandra Kipust dives into the unique ways the economic environment influences workers compensation trends across sectors. Related Content 2024 in Sight, 2023 in Review: The Latest Results for Workers Compens...

From a summer slowdown to a surprising September rebound, recent labor market fluctuations have left many wondering what’s next. In this episode, NCCI expert Stephen Cooper breaks down the latest employment trends and the key implications for workers compensation. Related Content Labor Market Insights - October 2024

In today's episode, NCCI experts Jon Sinclair and Stephen Cooper will discuss the latest on medical inflation and its impact on workers compensation costs. We'll also explore the unique cost containment strategies for workers compensation that aren't typically found in group health. Related Content Medical Inflation Insights - October 2024 Medicare Fee Schedules and Workers Compensation in 2024

NCCI’s State of the Line Podcast will showcase NCCI experts diving into critical topics that matter to workers compensation stakeholders—like medical inflation, economic shifts, rate adequacy, workforce dynamics, and more that relate to our industry’s top concerns.