In a sweeping deregulatory initiative that affects many industries, OSHA published 25 proposed rules in the Federal Register on July 1. While some of the proposals aim to rescind or revise standards considered outdated or duplicative, others reflect a deregulatory shift to scale back or withdraw certain long-standing obligations for businesses. The public comment period […]

The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) recently released its annual guide to construction jobsite health and safety best practices. The 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report is based on 2024 data covering over one billion work hours from ABC members using the STEP® Health & Safety Management System. Information from OSHA Form 300A data and “self-assessment of leading […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Insurance Industry Icon Preston Diamond Releases Definitive Career Playbook Biltmore Forest, NC – July 18, 2025 – After a distinguished 66-year career shaping the insurance industry, Hall of Fame inductee Preston Diamond has released his capstone work, The Preston Diamond Playbook: Winning Strategies For Insurance Agents. Now available on Amazon, the book […]

If you’re like most work comp agents, you’ve probably had this moment before: You run a mod analysis for a prospect. You uncover issues—injuries driving up costs, claims that could’ve been better managed, and a mod that’s costing them big. They’re interested. You’ve got their attention. And then they ask the million-dollar question: “So… what […]

Subcontractor mistakes in workers comp can lead to significant financial and legal issues for the contractor and/or project owner. Here are tips on avoiding seven common mistakes: Choosing a subcontractor based on price alone While budget constraints are significant, choosing a subcontractor solely based on the lowest bid can lead to problems. Look for a […]

OSHA’s “properly fit” rule became effective January 15, aligning construction standards with those already established for general industry and maritime employment. Construction employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) in various sizes and designs that accommodate a diverse workforce. Importantly, they must assess the fit of PPE for each worker individually. The fit must address […]

How to combat the troubling trend of longer claim duration for younger workers While younger workers (Gen Z) tend to have higher rates of workplace injuries compared to older workers, it’s often said that they recover quicker, and the workers’ comp costs are lower. However, insurance companies are noticing a troubling trend -–a longer duration […]

The workers’ compensation landscape is undergoing significant transformation driven by new technologies, legal and regulatory challenges, economic factors, and evolving workforce dynamics. Employers that are proactive and informed are in the best position to navigate these complexities and effectively mitigate risks. In 2025 employers will need a heightened awareness of federal, state and local regulations […]

Each year by March 2, most employers must electronically submit their OSHA logs to the Department of Labor (DOL). The process can be confusing, and getting it wrong puts your business at risk of OSHA fines, increased OSHA scrutiny, and even potential legal action. Avoid these common mistakes when submitting your logs to ensure compliance […]

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires, are increasing the scrutiny businesses face over their disaster preparedness, response strategies, and liability for injuries and deaths of workers. While the laws vary by state as to whether natural disaster-related injuries are compensable under workers’ comp statutes, most states cover first responders and workplace injuries […]