Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A Tennessee plastics factory kept workers going until it was too late to evacuate before Hurricane Helene flooding swamped the building, employees have said. Now, the company is likely facing liability lawsuits and heightened workers’ compensation costs after the deaths …

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AMAXX

JANUARY 27, 2025

Revamping a workers compensation (WC) program can transform how companies manage costs and care for injured employees. Below, we explore common errors and provide actionable steps to begin reforming a workers’ comp program. Build a Strong Foundation Reforming WC begins with a solid framework.

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Insurance Journal

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division fined a building materials supplier $92,226 for repeatedly failing to protect workers from potential fall hazards. The citation issued to ABC Supply Co. followed an inspection of a jobsite in Salem where …

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 17, 2024

AP) Toyota plans to build a new paint facility as part of a $922 million investment at its factory complex in Georgetown, Kentucky, making it the second big addition announced this year at the automaker’s largest manufacturing … GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP)

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CDC: Workers Compensation

JUNE 17, 2024

Building strategic partnerships can create solutions to large community safety issues High-risk buildings can be abandoned or condemned structures. These buildings pose hazards to firefighters and communities. Traditionally, managing this risk would involve not entering the building.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. Workers Compensation Insurance to cover employee injuries on the job. If customers, vendors, or visitors will be on-site, this policy is essential.

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Insurance Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The Cleveland Clinic, a health care system with hospitals and clinics around the world, said it plans to build a 150-bed hospital in the Palm Beach area and will quadruple the size of an outpatient clinic there. Cleveland has operated …

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “Avoid the 3 Primary Reasons Injured Workers Hire Attorneys” Common Communication Gaps Workers compensation attorneys frequently cite communication breakdowns as the primary reason injured workers seek legal representation.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The challenge was simple yet revealing: participants had to build the tallest tower possible using 20 pieces of uncooked spaghetti, one yard of transparent tape, one yard of string, and a single marshmallow, which had to sit on top of the tower. Early reporting and hazard mitigation are key to preventing costly claims and minimizing downtime.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Willingness to Handle Workers’ Compensation Cases Workers’ compensation cases come with unique requirements and responsibilities. Your preferred provider must not only accept workers’ compensation cases but also be well-versed in the reporting and communication needs involved.

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Risk Management Monitor

JULY 26, 2022

Controlling business costs is top-of-mind for organizations of all sizes and can take many forms, from moving the business to a less expensive building in a more economical part of town to cutting advertising costs. There are myriad ways to reduce workers’ compensation costs. Practice Makes Perfect.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 12, 2024

In workers’ compensation, communication with injured workers is a critical aspect that can significantly influence the outcome of a claim. Proper communication helps facilitate a smooth return-to-work process and plays a crucial role in maintaining the injured worker’s morale and engagement with the organization.

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Word & Brown

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

You want to do whatever you can to attract and reach potential new customers, build a lasting connection with current clients (so they stay customers and generate referrals), and rekindle connections with former customers (if they’re still in business and in need of your services).

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LexisNexis

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Robinson, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis ( LexisNexis ) (This article is excerpted from the upcoming 2024 Edition of Workers’ Compensation Emerging Issues Analysis (LexisNexis). By Thomas A. Section numbers below refer to the text in that book.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Robinson, co-author, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. Illinois Workers’ Comp. Iowa’s Private Employer Drug Testing Rules Do Not Apply to Post-Injury Testing in Workers’ Compensation Claims.

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Insurance Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

ATLANTA (AP) A clean energy company is abandoning a plan to build a giant electric battery factory in Atlanta’s suburbs after it shifted to buy a solar panel plant in Texas. Freyr Battery told officials in Newnan last week …

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Insurance Journal

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A California Workers’ Compensation Institute analysis opioid prescription data between 2017 and 2023 from the California Department of Justice’s Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System builds on prior CWCI studies by tracking multiple opioid utilization metrics. The study examines …

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AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

Building on Success: Enhancing Existing Practices Once a comprehensive injury management program is in place, it’s important to build on existing internal processes to closely manage workers’ compensation and improve overall safety outcomes.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 28, 2024

I’ve been attending for the past 12 or 13 years, and each year it provides rich content, meaningful relationship-building, and critical industry insights. Every session seemed to touch on AI in some form, particularly in how it’s being used in workers’ comp and claims analysis.

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LexisNexis

AUGUST 28, 2024

Rassp, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Friends Research Institute (friendsresearch.org) Disclaimers: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not those of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation, or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

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Frankenmuth Insurance

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Invest in structural reinforcements, such as storm shutters or updated windows, and ensure your building meets local safety codes. Get a workers compensation policy. Should a team member be injured or killed on the job, workers compensation can help protect you financially and legally. Protect your structure.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The key to successfully navigating these environments lies in building trust, ensuring dignity and respect, and understanding the different structures that affect decision-making. When workers feel that their rights and concerns are genuinely being considered, they are more likely to cooperate with the return-to-work process.

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Word & Brown

APRIL 2, 2025

Employers are increasingly looking to outsource human resources, payroll management, and, often, other functions like taxes and compliance, Workers Compensation, and employee benefits and health insurance administration. Whats the reason? A PEO can be especially attractive to your mid-sized and small business clients.

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Property Insurance Centre

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How to Protect Your Business Get Comprehensive Insurance Ensure you have general liability insurance, professional indemnity insurance, and workers compensation if applicable. Because the business was not incorporated, the owner lost their personal savings and had to declare bankruptcy.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Regular updates and transparent communication help prevent misunderstandings and build trust. Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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Frankenmuth Insurance

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Every building should have a fire extinguisher on each floor. Get commercial coverage you can count on, like liability , workers compensation , or umbrella policies. Additionally, onlookers will see if something dangerous, like a robbery, is happening inside and can call for help. Add lighting. Add fire extinguishers.

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CDC: Workers Compensation

AUGUST 30, 2024

Each Labor Day we honor workers and the role they play in building a strong and prosperous nation. This year, as you head out to celebrate the end of summer with friends and loved ones, I urge you to take a moment to reflect on the contributions of the workers all around us.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Employee: Builds trust with the injured worker, reducing litigation risk and facilitating quicker recovery and return to work. By addressing these triggers, nurse case managers play a crucial role in ensuring injured workers recovery is managed efficiently while supporting return-to-work outcomes.

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CDC: Workers Compensation

JULY 29, 2024

These printers can create objects by building them layer by layer from a digital design. Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become more popular in recent years. 3D printing is an important part of modern inno­vation because it speeds up the design and testing of new ideas. It can also help produce complex and precise parts.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 23, 2024

During each calendar year in the study period, most workers’ comp chronic opioid patients also received opioid prescriptions from other payer systems, but the percentage of those patients who received opioids from both workers’ compensation and other systems declined from 72.1% in 2017 to 68.7% MED or 32.6%. MED or 32.6%.

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American Agents Alliance

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The company was founded and continues to be led by CEO Geof McKernan, a master at concepting and building specialty programs. Shield offers General Liability, Excess Liability and Workers’ Compensation for a wide array of classes, including general contractors, roofers, plumbers and much more.

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CDC: Workers Compensation

MAY 9, 2024

As such, mental health programs are critical for addressing the unique challenges these workers face. Effective programs must be multi-faceted, address organizational factors, and focus on building resilience, stress management, post-traumatic stress disorder awareness, and coping strategies.

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Insurance Agency of Ohio

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Unlike permanent insurance, you will not typically build equity in the form of cash savings. Insurance Agency of Ohio specializes in preferred personal insurance, business insurance, home health care, construction, manufacturers, dentists, workers compensation and insurance risk transfer programs.

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CDC: Workers Compensation

JULY 9, 2024

NIOSH’s Impact Wellbeing™ campaign gives hospital leaders evidence-informed solutions to reduce healthcare worker burnout and sustain wellbeing. The goal is to build a system where healthcare workers thrive. Many hospitals face challenges getting started or have concerns about the resources needed for wellbeing work.

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LexisNexis

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

However, WCAB panel decisions are not binding precedent, as are en banc decisions, on all other Appeals Board panels and workers compensation judges. Practitioners should proceed with caution when citing to these board panel decisions and should also verify the subsequent history of the decisions. Reyes (Carlos) v.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

1st—A169465) Petitions for Reconsideration—WCAB’s Time to Act on Petition—Court of Appeal, granting applicant’s petition, issued writ of mandate directing WCAB to rescind its order granting employer’s petition for reconsideration… Appellate Court Case Not Originating with Appeals Board American Building Innovation v.

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Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

– Workers’ Compensation Insurance : Provides for employees’ medical expenses and wage replacement in the event of work-related injuries. – Business Interruption Insurance : Compensates for lost income if your business operations halt due to a covered event.

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