WASHINGTON–The American Insurance Association said it is supporting legislation to update the workers' compensation system for maritime workers, which it calls the nation's most expensive comp program.
AIA said it is backing the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Amendments of 2007, or S. 846, introduced by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga.
The senator introduced his bill Monday, saying there is a need to update a system that has not changed in over 20 years.
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