How to Keep Occupational Diseases from Impacting Your Workers’ Compensation Costs
A recent report by the American Association of Family Practitioners notes that occupational diseases account for 860,000 illnesses and more than 60,000 deaths each year. And this runs the gamut of causes, everything from coal...
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How To Avoid Missing Out On Workers’ Compensation Savings
As year-end approaches, many businesses turn their attention to tax planning with the goal of minimizing federal and state taxes. Few invest a similar amount of time in reviewing their Workers’ Compensation, even though significant...
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Increase in Use of Electronics Creating “Intexticated”
The proliferation of personal technology, predominantly cell phones, Blackberrys, and iPods, now infiltrates work life as well as leisure time. These devices are impacting job safety, a not‐so‐good vibration being felt, literally, from coast to...
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Six Actions Employers Can Take to Control Runaway Workers’ Compensation Medical
Rising medical expenses are the culprits driving up Workers’ Compensation costs. While it’s true that Workers’ Comp rates are mostly flat or going down, any savings is being more than eaten up by higher medical...
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What Insurance Agents Need To Know To Help Keep a Client’s Experience Mod Under Control
By the very nature of the insurance business, agents are busy folks. So, it’s easy to understand how some “details” can be missed, like the importance of keeping a trained eye on an employer’s Workers’...
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14-point Workers’ Comp Annual Checkup That Can Protect You Against WorkComp Claims
As we head into the New Year, this is a perfect time to take a step back and look at your Workers’ Compensation program. By assessing its strengths and weaknesses, you create a blueprint of...
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