Premium update for 2025-26

The average rate will increase by 8%

    • This increase is line with a Direction Notice issued in May 2023, capping the average rate of increase at 8% per annum for 3 consecutive years.
    •  For 2025-26 the average rate increase of 8% is the third and final under this direction notice.
    • Key drivers of the premium rate increase include:
      • an increase in psychological claim volumes, weekly benefits and medical costs.
      • a growing number of claims reaching higher whole
        person impairment (WPI) levels.

https://www.icare.nsw.gov.au/employers/premiums/premium-updates