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Workers' compensation is important to protect employer's from the costs of on the job accidents of their employees. It is also important because it protects employees if they are injured on the job. Workers' compensation premiums are calculated based various factors including the type of work the insured performs, how much payroll the insured has, the previous loss history of the insured and certain rates set by carriers and states.

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Q: Why is workman's comp insurance important and how are workman's compensation premiums calculated?
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