As a supervisor, you play an important role in an ill or injured employee’s recovery and return to work. When an employee has the opportunity to return to work you can often help speed recovery by providing certain accommodations. Your organization and employee can both benefit from “transitional” duties such as modified work, alternative work […]
August 12, 2018
There are many insurance myths floating around, and most of them have been around for years. We want to respond to some of these myths with clear information, so that you can make educated decisions about your insurance purchases. Commercial Insurance Myths “Having two agents is better than one, because they keep each other competitive.” […]
November 19, 2017
A Workers’ Compensation Update According to OSHA, there are over 4.1 million workplace injuries in the United States each year at a cost to employers of about $155 billion. There is no doubt workers’ compensation is a big expense for employers. Is your insurance broker doing the following things to help you reduce workers’ compensation […]
September 28, 2017
OSHA audits are not usually something for which you advanced warning. Often, an OSHA inspector simply shows up at your firm to conduct an inspection. However, there are a number of things you can do to reduce your stress and to ensure that your audit goes smoothly. It is always best to think about how […]
August 7, 2017
Business Insurance Renewal Your business insurance is an important part of your risk management program. It is important to have the right insurance coverage, competitive pricing and the right insurer. We have found at least five factors that are important to manage when renewing your business insurance program. Business Insurance A business insurance program can […]
May 31, 2017
Are Your Insurance Costs Too High? Many commercial insurance experts are predicting lower rates for businesses across the United States. Commercial insurance buyers may see lower rates and wider choice in coverage terms at upcoming renewals as insurance pricing softness accelerates in most lines. Commercial or business insurance rate reductions are due to a softening […]
May 14, 2017
Some of the nation’s top risk managers often share their secrets with the world through published articles and on social media. We have been tracking these tips over the past year and thought we might share a few of them with you. Trip and fall injuries from Disney – With the millions of people and […]
April 28, 2017
Beginning January 1, 2017, California state law is redefining eligibility for exclusion from coverage of workers’ compensation for officers and directors. The new law addresses officers and directors of quasi-public and private corporations who provide actual services to the corporation for pay and are considered an “employee” of the corporation under their Workers’ Compensation policy […]
November 29, 2016
Want to get your Workers’ Compensation costs under control? Take a few tips from this California based supermarket chain who slashed drug costs 71% in 2 years. How was this achieved you ask? Here are a few featured components of the Stater Bros. Markets Workers’ Comp Program. EXPERIENCE: The director of the workers’ compensation program, […]
September 27, 2016