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Data Call

A request from the WCIRB to its members for aggregate financial data; for example, an Expense Call or a Quarterly Calendar/Accident Year Call.

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Death Claim

A claim filed by the survivors or dependents of a worker who dies from a job-related incident.

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Development Factor

Statistics showing how experience (generally losses) has changed from one historical period to another.

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DIR

Department of Industrial Relations; a state agency designed to improve working conditions and advance opportunities for profitable employment in California.

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Duplicate Coverage

Two or more policies insuring the same operations for the same or an overlapping period of time.

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DWC

Division of Workers' Compensation; part of the DIR, the DWC monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims.