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COMMERCIAL LINES UPDATEMARCH 27, 2014
New WC Rates Take Effect in
Massachusetts on April 1

Arbella Insurance Group - Here for good

Effective April 1, 2014, Arbella has adopted the voluntary loss costs filed by the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau for new and renewal business.  We are maintaining our current company deviation of -10% for preferred business and our current target class deviations.

 

In accordance with the WCRIBMA filing, rates for specific classes have been adjusted and may increase or decrease. 

 

Arbella's target class deviations in Massachusetts are as follows:

 

Standard and preferred rates are reduced by 7.5%

 

2003

Bakery & Drivers, Route Supervisors

3113

Tool Mfg-Not Drop or Machine Forged-NOC

3132

Nut or Bolt Mfg.

3145

Screw Mfg.

3146

Hardware Mfg.-NOC

3257

Wire Goods Mfg.-NOC

3400

Metal Goods Mfg.-NOC

3629

Precision Machined Parts Mfg.-NOC

3632

Machine Shop-NOC

6504

Food Sundries Mfg. NOC-No Cereal Milling

8021

Store: Meat, Fish or Poultry Dealer-Wholesale

8034

Store: Grocery Wholesale

 

Standard and preferred rates are reduced by 5.0%

 

2501

Cloth, Canvas and Related Products Mfg. NOC

3685

Instrument Mfg. NOC

4114

Glassware Mfg.-NOC

4150

Optical Goods Mfg. NOC

4692

Dental Laboratory

5191

Office Machine Installation, Inspection, Adjustment or Repair

6400

Fence Installation and Repair

8001

Store: Florists & Drivers

8006

Gasoline Station: Self-Service and Convenience/Grocery-Retail

8008

Store: Clothing, Wearing Apparel or Dry Goods-Retail

8010

Store: Hardware

8017

Store: Retail NOC

8018

Store: Wholesale NOC

8031

Store: Meat, Fish or Poultry-Retail

8032

Store: Clothing, Wearing Apparel or Dry Goods-Wholesale

8033

Store: Meat, Grocery, Provisions NOC

8048

Store: Fruit and Vegetables

8111

Plumbers' Supplies Dealer & Drivers

9052

Hotel: All Other Employees & Salespersons, Drivers

9058

Hotel: Restaurant Employees

9079

Restaurant

9519

Household and Commercial Appliances-Electrical-Installation, Service or Repair

9521

House Furnishings Installation NOC & Upholstering

 

 

Arbella continues to be a competitive market for workers compensation written in support of accounts, including Package, Auto and Umbrella coverage. If you have any questions or comments, please contact your commercial lines underwriter, or Arbella territory manager.

 

Thank you for your continued business support.
Very Truly Yours,

William S. Hughes, CPCU

Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lines   

Arbella Insurance Group   

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