Washington Supreme Court Expands Workers’ Comp Coverage 

• The Washington Supreme Court issued a decision addressing traveling employees and workers’ comp. 

• The decision says workers’ comp is not just for physical injuries incurred by traveling employees but also covers infectious diseases like Covid-19.  

• The decision stems from the case of Covid-19 an Alaska Airlines attendant claimed she contracted from work. 
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New Arkansas Insurance Commissioner 

• Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders selected Jimmy Harris to be the state’s next Insurance Commissioner. 

• Harris officially assumed the position with a November 5 swearing in ceremony. 

• As Insurance Commissioner, Harris will oversee the Arkansas workers’ comp system.  

• Most recently, Harris was Compliance Director and Deputy Commissioner for Market Regulation at the Arkansas Insurance Department. 
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Colorado Workers’ Comp Rate Cut Approved 

• The Colorado Division of Insurance approved a 6.9% cut to the average loss costs for workers’ comp policies incepting or renewing in 2026.  

• The latest cut brings the overall reduction in average loss costs to 56.8% since 2015.  

• The recommendation was developed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. 
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