9/29/08
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2008 - MANUAL REVISIONS TO SECTIONS 1 and 2

The Insurance Commissioner has approved Manual revisions to Sections 1 and 2 pertaining to changes in classification procedure in Pennsylvania. These revisions become effective as of 12:01 a.m., December 1, 2008 with respect to new and renewal business only. For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1553.
9/15/08
The September 1, 2008 Pennsylvania Basic Manual is now available on the website.
8/7/08
NOW APPROVED EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
TERRORISM AND CATASTROPHES OTHER THAN CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM

The Pennslyvania Insurance Department has approved a filing revising the Basic Manual and Statistical Plan language, endorsement forms and rating values effective for new and renewal policies with anniversary rating dates of September 1, 2008 and later. For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1552.
7/23/08
TERRORISM AND CATASTROPHES OTHER THAN CERTIFIED ACTS OF TERRORISM

The PCRB has submitted a filing of revised Basic Manual and Statistical Plan language, endorsement forms and rating values proposed to become effective for new and renewal policies with anniversary rating dates of September 1, 2008 and later. For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1551.
6/16/08
PENNSYLVANIA CONSTRUCTION CLASSIFICATION PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT PROGRAM
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2008

The Bureau has filed and the Insurance Commissioner has approved Manual revisions to Section 1, Rule IX, H. Pennsylvania Construction Classification Premium Adjustment Program (PCCPAP). These revisions are effective 12:01 a.m., October 1, 2008 with respect to new and renewal business only. For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1550.
6/9/08

FINAL REMINDER – BUREAU ADDRESS CHANGE

As previously announced in 2007 prior to the Bureau's move and reinforced by a reminder earlier this year, a final reminder has been issued regarding the Bureau's new address and the expiration of the USPS forwarding order.  For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1549.
6/9/08

Effective October 1, 2008 Volunteer Fire Company - Code 994 UPDATE

Effective on or after October 1, 2008 on a new and renewal basis the annual loss costs for volunteer fire exposure under Code 994, Volunteer Fire Company, will be based on revised population estimates promulgated by the Bureau of the Census for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as of 2006.  For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1548.
6/9/08

Bureau Filings and the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Pricing System

Bureau Circulars No. 1419, 1434, 1459, 1477, 1493, 1507 and 1526 provided background discussion and explanation about loss cost revisions and the Pennsylvania workers compensation pricing system as a whole for the benefit of members and other potentially interested parties. Those circulars also presented historical parameters about the Pennsylvania workers compensation pricing system. This circular will update the information previously provided with the most current data presently available.  For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1547.
4/2/08
The April 1, 2008 Pennsylvania Basic Manual is now available on the website.
3/19/08
The January 1, 2008 Pennsylvania Basic Manual is now available on the website.
3/5/08
FINAL REMINDER

EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2008 - DISCONTINUATION OF HARD COPY EXPERIENCE AND MERIT RATING WORKSHEETS

For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1546.
3/5/08
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Among the approved revisions to designated auditable payrolls for executive officers, the following item was inadvertently omitted from Bureau Circular No. 1542 and is effective April 1, 2008:

Executive officers minimum weekly payroll - revised from $350 to $400 per week.

For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1545.
2/25/08
CORRECTION TO TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT ENDORSEMENT - WC 37 01 10 A

For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1544.
2/19/08
APPROVED ENDORSEMENT FORMS IN RESPONSE TO PROVISIONS OF THE TERRORISM RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007 (TRIPRA)

The Insurance Department has approved a number of endorsement forms for use by all members. Bureau Circular No. 1543 was published to announce that approval, provide copies of the approved forms, and inform all members of important considerations related to policyholder notice and disclosure accomplished by use of the approved forms. In addition, the circular provides guidance with respect to the use of approved statistical codes for policy and unit statistical reporting. For details, refer to Bureau Crcular No. 1543.
2/14/08
April 1, 2008 Loss Cost Filing Approved

The Insurance Commissioner has approved revised loss costs and related rating values effective on a new and renewal basis as of 12:01 a.m., April 1, 2008. The approved loss costs call for an overall average decrease of 10.22 percent from existing loss costs. For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1542.
1/11/08
REMINDER - BUREAU ADDRESS CHANGE

The Bureau is still receiving substantial amounts of mail addressed to our old address, requiring forwarding by the USPS. Please note the Bureau move to its new office location was effective April 2, 2007. Bureau Circular No. 1527, dated March 20, 2007, announced a change of address for the Bureau to:

United Plaza Building - Suite 1500
30 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-4007

For more detail refer to Bureau Circular No. 1541.