Introduction

The information contained in this Indemnity Data Call Manual contains the reporting guidelines for the Call. The current web-based manual is located on the PCRB’s website at www.pcrb.com.

The Indemnity Data Call Manual applies to data submitted to PCRB. Data providers are required to comply with the instructions and guidelines contained in this manual in conjunction with PCRB’s Statistical Plan. Each data provider should develop its own internal methods for how to apply the information contained in these manuals. However, the end result must meet PCRB’s criteria.

This manual is your source for PCRB’s Indemnity Data Call reporting rules and requirements, as well as additional information and examples to assist you in meeting your reporting requirements.

The Governing Board voted unanimously on April 25, 2018, to authorize the PCRB to begin collecting indemnity data on a transactional and quarterly basis. The vote followed careful consideration of the potential importance and utility of detailed indemnity data, as well as available methods for accomplishing the collection of such information. Factors addressed in the Governing Board’s discussion included the following points:

• Indemnity Data Call would assist and augment the PCRB’s ability to respond to legislative pricing. PCRB would be able to opine with greater authority on a variety of possible proposals to change the payment system for workers compensation in Pennsylvania.
• Indemnity Data Call could enhance PCRB’s ability to explain filings and better understand cost drivers.
• The ability to compare data with other jurisdictions will emerge with the common collection of this data elsewhere.

The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) has, through an extended and rigorous process, established a construct for the reporting and collection of indemnity detail information. That process has been accepted by carriers for use in NCCI states and is being implemented in those states. The NCCI refers to the collection of this indemnity detail as the Indemnity Data Call. The NCCI has shared the formats, timelines and related collateral for the Indemnity Data Call with all independent bureaus and has advised those organizations that they are at liberty to adopt and use any portion(s) of that intellectual property as seen fit.

The PCRB, with Governing Board support, believes that using and conforming as much as possible to the NCCI standards for the collection of indemnity detail information will be the most beneficial and effective means of expanding our database to include indemnity transactional and quarterly information.

If you have any questions about the Indemnity Data Call, please contact the PCRB via one of the following: