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Severe Storms and Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma, Leaving 11 Hospitalized

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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Severe storms and tornadoes battered Oklahoma early Sunday, tossing cars and ripping roofs off buildings in the middle of the night and leaving tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power. Among numerous injuries, 11 …

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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From devastating floods to slip-and-fall lawsuits, insuring apartment buildings is no simple task. In this guide, we break down the key coverages every apartment building owner needs, highlight common claims, and show you how to offer tailored solutions that keep your clients protected in an ever-changing market.

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Navigating the Conflicting Roles of Supervisors in Workplace Injury Management

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Supervisors play a critical role in the management of workplace injuries. They are often the first to respond when an employee is hurt and are responsible for guiding both the injured employee and the organization through the post-injury process. First Responder Role: When an injury occurs, the supervisor is often the first to know.

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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

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Misidentifying the Problem A frequent mistake is attributing WC challenges solely to injury management partners or external factors, such as adjuster turnover or physician behavior. Do supervisors and employees understand their roles in the post-injury process? Build a Strong Foundation Reforming WC begins with a solid framework.

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Get Started Building Your NEW Workers’ Comp Program in 2025

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Many employers point fingers at their injury management partners, assuming they are the primary issue. Injury management partners can only be as effective as the employers level of engagement and activity in the program. To build a resilient and successful workers compensation program, you need goals that go beyond numbers.

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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

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Past Negative Experiences : If a company has a history of poorly handling claims or has terminated employees following an injury, fear will be heightened. Making it clear in company policies that an injury will not automatically lead to job loss. The consequences of these fears are significant. Heres how: 1.

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The Role of Evidence-Based Medicine in Transforming Workers’ Compensation

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For instance, the use of evidence-based guidelines for managing musculoskeletal injuries can reduce unnecessary surgeries or prolonged physical therapy sessions, leading to faster recovery times. Consistency not only enhances fairness but also builds trust in the workers’ compensation system. All state laws vary.