Workers' compensation continues to be amajor concern for employers, and while some industries have moreclaims than others, all have concerns about the associatedcosts.

For brokers, the challenge continues to be how they can helpclients at a time when rising health care costs seem “baked in” tothe cost of doing business. But even as health care costs steadilyrise, strategies to decrease risk and moderate premiums in theworkers' compensation arena continue to evolve.

Looking ahead to 2017, brokers will have plenty of opportunitiesto assist businesses in finding ways to keep workers' comp premiumsin check.

Premiums are still rising

Let's get the bad news out of the way first: There continues tobe a high number of claims, and that will lead to higherpremiums.

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