About Pennsylvania Compensation Bureau

Trusted, Essential & Objective

The Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) is the trusted, essential, and objective source of actuarially based research, data, and analysis that supports a strong and stable workers’ compensation system across the Commonwealth.

Established in 1915 and headquartered in Philadelphia, we operate independently on behalf of more than 400 member insurance carriers, delivering insights and services that improve outcomes for insurers, employers, policymakers, and workers.

Our Role in the System: We are one of several organizations that safeguard Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. While the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation within the Department of Labor & Industry oversees claims administration and compliance, PCRB focuses on the research, data collection, and actuarial analysis that underpin fair pricing and system stability. Together, these complementary roles ensure that insurers, employers, and policymakers have the guidance, tools, and oversight needed to keep the system strong and sustainable.

What We Do

PCRB collects, analyzes, and publishes workers’ compensation data to ensure fairness, accuracy, and consistency in the marketplace. Our work spans a wide range of vital functions, including:

Reliable data and analysis to guide underwriting and pricing decisions.
Classification and rating resources that reflect today’s workplaces and risks.
Policy forms and rules that promote clarity and consistency across the system.
Research and innovation that strengthen workplace safety and long-term stability

475

Insurance Carrier Members
1,048,740

Policy Documents Collected
4,637

Classification Inquiries
2,156

Test Audits

Our Principles

Our
Vision

To be the trusted, essential, and objective resource for workers compensation data, research, and information in Pennsylvania.

Our
Mission

To provide objective, accurate, and valuable statistical and actuarially based information, marketplace knowledge, research, and rating plans fundamental to a healthy workers compensation system.

Our
Values

We accomplish our mission with a dedicated team and culture that embraces: Trust, Accountability, Transparency, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusiveness, and Work-Life Blend.

Governance

The PCRB is governed by a member-led structure designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and system integrity. Oversight is provided through our Governing Board and Committees.

Together, these bodies help ensure that PCRB’s policies, rules, and services reflect the needs of the marketplace and the public interest.

Audited financial statements and assessments ensure transparency, accountability, and fiscal integrity, giving members confidence that PCRB resources are managed responsibly and in alignment with its statutory mission.

Select a link below to view the PCRB’s audited financial statements and information pertaining to the adjustment of assessments for the chosen year.

Our Annual Reports provide a comprehensive view of PCRB’s performance, priorities, and progress—highlighting data stewardship, governance, and system impacts that support a stable, well-functioning workers’ compensation marketplace.

PCRB’s Governing Board and Committees provide strategic oversight, technical expertise, and governance that ensure the organization fulfills its mission with integrity, accuracy, and accountability.

To view the complete list of PCRB’s Governing Board and Committee members, visit our Leadership page.

The following By-Laws and General Rules define the authority, responsibilities, and processes that guide these bodies, ensuring consistent, transparent decision-making in support of a sound workers’ compensation system.

PCRB Membership

PCRB Membership is available to any insurer licensed to write workers compensation insurance, other than Coal Mine coverage, in Pennsylvania. Membership is required in order to write such business.

Membership Details