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Workers Comp Premium Audit Explained

Understand why workers comp premium audits happen, which records are requested, and how to reduce last-minute uncertainty.

Updated August 29, 2026

Estimated versus actual exposure

Policies are often priced using estimated payroll and business activity. A premium audit checks actual records for the completed policy period.

Records to organize

Prepare payroll summaries, employee classifications, quarterly tax forms, general ledger records, profit and loss statements, subcontractor payment registers, and certificates of insurance.

Document the reasoning

When a record is incomplete, note the reason, the responsible person, and the next action. A visible issue log is easier to resolve than an unexplained folder of files.