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By Selena Martino
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May 11, 2026
Most businesses start in the same place with workers’ comp. You pay your premium, the insurance carrier handles the claims, and you don’t have to think about it. It’s predictable. It’s simple. And for many businesses, it’s exactly where they should be. But over time, a different question starts to come up: “Why am I still paying this much?” Especially when your claims history doesn’t seem to justify it. That’s usually the moment where it makes sense to look beyond the standard setup—and start thinking about structure instead of just price. We covered this topic on The Martino Minute Podcast , but if reading is more your speed, this article walks through the key points in a clear, practical way.











