November 29, 2017
Winter Weather Risks: Preventing Workplace Injury and Managing Claims
With the winter months quickly approaching, employers across all industries must prepare for cold weather hazards resulting from freezing temperatures. According to the Bureau of Labor Statis...
October 25, 2017
Three Tips for Safe Patient Handling
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed that across all industries, 33 of 10,000 full time workers suffered from overexertion injuries. However, this type of injury doubled when looking ...
July 17, 2017
The Cost-Saving – and Safety – Benefits of BIM-Driven Prefabrication
According to JLL’s Construction Outlook, construction spending in 2016 rose 4.5 times higher than 2015 levels. Considering this sharp increase, many construction companies are looking for inn...
April 04, 2017
Medical Marijuana & Workers Compensation: The Implications of Recent Legislation
Now that 28 states have legalized the medical use of marijuana, this legislation will inevitability impact how both employers and insurers handle impending workers compensation claims. Along ...
October 25, 2016
Florida Regulators Approve 14.5% Workers Compensation Rate Increase
Last month, the rate impact of recent Florida Supreme Court rulings on the state’s workers compensation system was in the hands of regulators, as the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) deci...
October 19, 2015
NLRB Browning-Ferris Decision: How it may Impact Your Business
In late August the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision involving Browning-Ferris Industries of California. According to the official statement on the NLRB’s site: In a 3-2...
July 13, 2015
Understanding the NCCI Experience Mod
You might have heard of the term “experience modification factor” in reference to your workers compensation premiums but don’t have a clear idea of what this term means. Don’t worry. You’re n...
June 08, 2015
The Value of Insurance Loss Data Analytics
Over your company’s lifespan, it is likely that you will change insurance carriers several times. In fact, you might switch insurance carriers five times in a ten year period. These changes c...
May 04, 2015
Marijuana Legalization and Workers Compensation Considerations
With nearly 10 states considering legalizing medical marijuana, employers need to be aware of the possible impact to their workplace policies. While drug-free workplace policies put in place ...
December 22, 2014
2015 Commercial Insurance Outlook: Decreasing Rates and Expanding Coverage
The commercial insurance outlook for 2015 shows decreasing rates and expanded coverage options. It may be the time of year when you are renewing your insurance program, or are budgeting for y...