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What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

Property Insurance Coverage Law

It’s distinct from workerscompensation insurance; workerscomp (as it’s often called) provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job, while employer’s liability insurance covers the employer’s legal costs and potential damages if an employee … The post What Is Employers Liability Insurance?

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Washington Man on Workers’ Comp for 3 Years Caught on Video Carrying 48-Lb Table

Insurance Journal

A Pierce County, Washington, man has been ordered to pay back more than $60,000 to Washington’s workerscompensation fund after videos reportedly showed he was working and carrying heavy objects in the years he was allegedly unable to work from …

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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk. Key policies to review and update include: Commercial Property Insurance to protect your new location against physical damage from fire, vandalism, theft, or natural disasters.

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Does Your Business Need Workers' Compensation Insurance?

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Man Drilling into a Wooden Board by Thijs van der Weide Workers' compensation insurance is a fundamental aspect of running a business, providing vital protection for both employers and employees. Benefits for Employees For employees, the assurance that workers' comp insurance provides cannot be overstated.

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A Brief History of the New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act

New Jersey Workers' Comp

For those who do not like workerscompensation, blame Otto Von Bismarck. Yes, the man known as the Iron Chancellor, who united all the kingdoms and states into one Germany, passed the first modern workerscompensation law in 1874. On April 4, 2024, New Jersey marks its 113 th year of workerscompensation.

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Top 6 Insurance Policies Every IT Business in California Should Have

Jackson & Jackson

If a client trips over cables during a meeting at your office or your equipment damages their property, General Liability Insurance provides coverage. Why it’s critical in California : Lawsuits over physical accidents or third-party property damage can lead to significant financial losses, especially in litigious areas like California.

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Appellate Division Affirms Dismissal of Insured’s Claim Against Its Carrier for Coverage of Intentional Harm Lawsuit Alleging Bodily Injury

New Jersey Workers' Comp

Intentional harm lawsuits can be harrowing for employers to defend because the allegations are generally not covered under the workerscompensation policy. As the readers know, there are two parts to a workerscompensation policy. She filed both workerscompensation claims for these injuries.

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