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Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

AMAXX

Workerscompensation programs are a cornerstone of workplace safety and risk management. While their primary purpose is to ensure employees receive medical and wage replacement benefits for work-related injuries, they also offer critical advantages to employers.

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

LexisNexis

If the PEO’s insurance company is paying benefits, there is no need to join the servicing agent or special employer. If a PEO or employee leasing company claims to be self-insured, investigate that claim. effective 1-1-2013, prohibits PEOs and employee leasing companies from self-insurance. Labor Code section 3701.9,

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Drive Sales Growth and Increase Client Satisfaction With Workers’ Comp

Word & Brown

All businesses with workers in California and Nevada are required to have Workers Compensation Insurance. But do you know that Word & Browns partnership with CompNet Insurance Solutions makes it easy for you to offer Workers Comp coverage? What Is Workers Comp? Nevada followed in 1913.

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NJ Supreme Court Holds Insurer Has No Duty to Defend Against Intentional Harm Claims

New Jersey Workers' Comp

In New Jersey, the Workers Compensation Act is the exclusive remedy for injured workers as stated in N.J.S.A. An employee cannot bring a civil suit against an employer or a co-employee alleging bodily injury. There is no coverage under any portion of the New Jersey standard workers compensation policy.

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Crash Course in Work Comp Motor Vehicle Accidents

AMAXX

On occasion, work injuries arise for employees traveling in motor vehicles. As a general rule, workers compensation insurance is the primary insurance, which requires the claim team to investigate and make determinations regarding compensability and subrogation rights.

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Understanding the Impact of Frequency and Severity on Workers’ Compensation Premiums

AMAXX

When it comes to calculating workerscompensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Frequency: The Stronger Driver of Premiums In the world of workers’ compensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.

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Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Jackson & Jackson

Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions Insurance) For IT consultants, developers, or tech startups, mistakes can happen. Professional Liability Insurance protects your business against claims of negligence, errors, or omissions that result in financial losses for your clients.