State of the Line Podcast

AIS 2026: How Demographic Shifts Are Impacting WC

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 more slowly-for older and younger workers than for those ages 25-44. * The aging workforce presents a growing area of exposure, as older workers increasingly experience elevated claim frequency and severity. * Newly hired workers are a key driver of claim frequency. The prevalence of new-hire claims is closely tied to the strength of the labor market. * Demographic trends vary substantially by industry. Related Content: From Demographics to Claims: Turning Data Into Insights [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-AIS2026-From-Demographics-to-Claim-Turning-Data-Into-Insights.aspx] Demographic Forces Shaping Workplace Risk [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-AIS2026-Demographic-Forces-Shaping-Workplace-Risk.aspx]

Behind the Scenes of AIS with Mark Mileusnic

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 [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-AIS2026-Agenda.aspx] * NCCI's Annual Carrier Executive Survey Results: Insights That Shape the Future [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-NCCIs-Annual-Carrier-Executive-Survey-Results-Insights-That-Shape-the-Future.aspx] * Top Industry Concerns With Mark Mileusnic - State of the Line Podcast [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/State-of-the-Line-Podcast.aspx?wchannelid=xzl6uoyh0j&wmediaid=6xbskvgo6n]

Emerging Legislative and Regulatory Issues With Tim Tucker

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 [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights_Workplace-Violence-Part1-Assault-Trends-Drivers-Demographics.aspx] * 2026 Emerging Legislative and Regulatory Issues [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-2026-Emerging-Legislative-and-Regulatory-Issues.aspx] * 2025 Legislative and Regulatory Trends [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-Legislative-Regulatory-Trends2025.aspx]

Fast and Slow Emerging Large Claims With Yuchen Su

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 [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-Fast-and-Slow-Emerging-Large-Claims.aspx] * NCCI Multi-Bureau Webinar: Countrywide Mega Claims [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-Countrywide-Mega-Claims-Multi-Bureau-Webinar.aspx] * Countrywide Mega Claims Accident Years 2001-2021 [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights_Countrywide-Mega-Claims-Multi-Bureau.aspx] * Large Claims Deconstructed [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-AIS2023-Large-Claims-Deconstructed.aspx] * Fast- vs. Slow-Emerging Large Claims (PDF) [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Documents/RM_RMF2026-Fast-%20vs-Slow-Emerging-Large-Claims.pdf]

Adverse Weather and WC Claims With Patrick Coate

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 [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-Adverse-Weather-and-Workers-Compensation-Claims.aspx] Challenges for Today's Worker-The Big Three Physical Space | Mental Health | Environmental Impact [https://www.ncci.com/Articles/Pages/Insights-AIS2024-Challenges-for-Todays-Worker-The-Big-Three.aspx]