Texas Workers’ Comp System Results

• A new report found that the workers’ comp insurers in Texas has a cumulative $12 million loss in 2024 as the market remains competitive.
• The Insurance Council of Texas says that direct written premiums declines by 1.45% while carriers saw a small increase in direct losses paid.
• Employer participation in the insured market increased to 87% which is the highest participation rate since 2016.
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Security Guard Allegedly Faked Injuries

• A 72-year-old security guard is charged with workers’ compensation fraud for allegedly faking a slip-and-fall injury and taking workers’ comp benefits.
• David Stevenson was working as a security guard for Securitas Inc. at the time of the alleged fraud.
• The Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice says video evidence contradicts his claim that he fell and instead shows him intentionally lowering himself to the floor in a controlled manner.
• Stevenson was arrested by inspectors from the Workers’ Compensation Fraud Control Unit in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney.
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