Category Archives: Commercial

Self-Insuring Workers’ Compensation Plans May Produce Premium Savings

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Joining a workers’ compensation group self-insurance program may be a significant means for small and mid-sized employers to reduce operating costs. Such plans deliver savings by providing employers with considerable control over losses, medical care and rehabilitation, plus improving cash flow. While some companies self-insure workers’ compensation programs individually, these…

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Workers’ Comp Claims for Mental Illness May Be Difficult to Diagnose, But Are Real in Today’s Workplace

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When one thinks of workers’ compensation, images of workplace accidents and occupational diseases come to mind. Though the vast majority of workers’ compensation cases do involve claims for physical injuries and conditions, a small-but potentially growing-portion of workers’ compensation cases are based on mental or psychological claims, particularly related to…

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Primary and Noncontributory: What Does It Mean?

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Construction contracts often require a subcontractor’s general liability insurance policy to name the owner or general contractor as an additional insured on a “primary and noncontributory” basis. This seemingly simple requirement can cause a lot of difficulty and may hamper the sub’s ability to start the project. The International Risk…

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Five Ways to Control Workers’ Comp Costs

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Most businesses are required by law to provide workers’ compensation insurance. It protects employees, providing income and medical care if they’re injured on the job. It also protects employers; the liability portion provides coverage for lawsuits filed as a result of a work-related injury. As an employer, the amount you…

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