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Understanding the Key Parties in Workers’ Compensation

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Insurance Company: The Risk Bearer Often referred to as the underwriter, insurer, or carrier, the insurance company provides the workers’ compensation policy and assumes the employers risk. Brokers and Agents: Employer Advocates Brokers serve as intermediaries between employers and insurance companies.

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5 Best Practices for Effective Claims Reviews

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In addition to claims experts, it may also be helpful for the carrier’s loss control team to attend, as well as agent/broker staff. Another company may have an unusually high experience modification rate that they want to bring down by reducing the frequency of worker injuries.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide 

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Premises liability claims : Legal expenses and liability coverage related to any injuries, including trips and falls, that occur on the site. Errors or omissions in their work could cause costly mistakes, injuries, or property damage. Access our online Broker Portal. They require insurance to protect against potential claims.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

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If the payroll comes from a PEO, do I need to join the servicing agent(s) of the PEO and the special employer? If the PEO’s insurance company is paying benefits, there is no need to join the servicing agent or special employer. Coverage B of the homeowner’s insurance policy will cover the injured worker’s work-related injuries.

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Alabama: A Broker’s Guide 

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These include: Damage done intentionally to a covered item Injuries to employees working on the project Costs related to manufacturing defects Damages related to terrorism, nuclear attacks, or military actions Other policies should offer coverage for some of these risks. Sign in to our Broker Portal. Register with us.

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JIF 2024: What’s In a Name? When It Comes to Legal System Abuse, A Lot

Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple – a self-described “unicorn” among insurance regulators, given his decades-long background in the industry as an agent, broker, and company president – even renamed programs to address “legal system abuse” when he assumed office in January. But we have to keep this momentum up.”

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Understanding Multi-Family Property Insurance in California.

Jackson & Jackson

Additionally, it can provide coverage for business interruption, tenant improvements, and liability claims arising from third-party injuries or property damage on the premises. However, understanding the key steps involved and working collaboratively with insurance brokers can streamline the process and ensure a smooth experience.