Insurance
New Hampshire approves 6.1% workers to compensate for loss cost reduction in 2026

Workers’ compensation trends
Nationwide, workers’ compensation remains the best performing part of property and casualty insurance. In 2024, it has a merger ratio of 86%, well below the breakeven threshold of 100%, with a five-year average merger ratio of 89% from 2020 to 2024, emphasizing the industry’s underwriting strength.