Change in Excess Workers' Compensation Reserves Estimate

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Insurance Loss Reserves [Abstract]

Note 13. Change in Excess Workers' Compensation Reserves Estimate

Note 13.  Change in Excess Workers' Compensation Reserves Estimate

Our policy is to regularly review the adequacy of loss reserves associated with the lines of business of its insurance subsidiaries. A review of the underlying claims of Repwest's excess workers' compensation business in the third quarter of fiscal 2012, indicated that claims have been developing more adversely than previously anticipated based on a combination of issues including medical inflation, additional treatments, longer claim terms and changes in ceding entity and third party administrator reporting practices.  As a result, Repwest adjusted its estimate for excess workers' compensation reserves in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The effect of this change increased benefits and losses expense by $48.3 million and decreased net earnings by $31.4 million, or $1.61 per share, for fiscal 2012.