Glossary

An advisory manual published by the WCIRB; it contains basic definitions and classification terms, premium and policy rules, and an alphabetical listing of the standard classifications.

Amount paid on a claim to or on behalf of an injured worker. See also "Indemnity."

A temporary legal contract of terms and conditions that is in force until an actual policy with the same terms and conditions is issued, or until the binder contract expires.

Bureau Number; a unique file number assigned by the WCIRB to each California insured employer.