Opioid reduction in work comp and the impact on patients and prescribers
Joe Paduda
JUNE 27, 2024
A just-published research study examined the impact of reductions in opioids on workers’ comp patients and prescribers in Ohio and Washington.
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Painting Insurance: Five Policies You Need to Protect Your Painting Company
Central Insurance
JUNE 27, 2024
From auto damage to worker injuries, the right insurance coverage can safeguard your painting company’s assets and ensure financial stability. Read our blog to learn five policies you need for painting business insurance. The post Painting Insurance: Five Policies You Need to Protect Your Painting Company appeared first on Central Insurance Blog.
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LinkedIn For Insurance Agents: Boost Your Business | Solstice
Solstice Insurance Broker
JUNE 25, 2024
Boost your insurance business with LinkedIn! Learn how to optimize your profile, connect with prospects, and stay ahead in the industry.
Top 10 Reasons Consumers Need Final Expense Life Insurance
Final Expense Brokerage
JUNE 23, 2024
June 22, 2024 4:22:33 PM Contact Us Share: Discover the top benefits of final expense life insurance and why consumers should consider it for their financial security. When planning for the future, it's essential to consider all aspects of financial security, including the often-overlooked final expenses. Final expense life insurance is a crucial component of this planning, providing peace of mind and financial relief for your loved ones.
Streamline Insurance Claims Management By Analyzing Legal Trends
Advertiser: Trellis
Insurance professionals use Trellis to streamline claims management by analyzing legal trends, predicting outcomes, and strategizing effectively to serve clients better. Adjusters can evaluate claim validity, estimate settlement amounts, and identify potential litigation risks. Trellis' extensive State Trial Court Data can be leveraged to identify opposing/outside counsel and top mediators for insurance matters, evaluate the risk of new claims by viewing similar claim litigation history, and mor
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Good news Friday – Opioid settlement rejected, lower drug costs, and a solid economy
Joe Paduda
JUNE 28, 2024
A beautiful Friday morning here in New York’s Finger Lakes…here’s the good news from this week. First, the Supreme Court rejected the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement agreement – thereby allowing victims to pursue legal action against the Sackler family.
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JUNE 25, 2024
WCRI’s latest report on drugs in workers’ comp has some excellent news.opioid usage dropped 29% from Q1 2021 to Q1 2023. WCRI’s data is from 28 study states representing the vast majority of workers’ comp drug spend.
Ways to Secure Your Property: The Ultimate Guide to Beating Post-Storm Scams
Shield Insurance Agency
JUNE 28, 2024
Shield Insurance Blog | Storm Scams | Call 616-896-4600 After a bad storm hits and damages your property, it’s important to stay vigilant to avoid being scammed. Dealing with the aftermath of a storm can be stressful and overwhelming, but being aware of potential storm scams and knowing what to look out for can help you protect yourself and your property.
Life Insurance with Multiple Sclerosis: Your Guide to Getting Covered
RiskQuoter
JUNE 28, 2024
This guide is your definitive resource for obtaining life insurance with multiple sclerosis. Discover how to navigate the underwriting process, find the best rates, and secure financial protection for your loved ones. The post Life Insurance with Multiple Sclerosis: Your Guide to Getting Covered appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.
Meet Your Mechanics June 2024: Get to Know the AR Pit Crew
Agency Revolution
JUNE 28, 2024
Each month, we give the Agency Revolution team a prompt and ask for a picture and an explanation. Keep reading to find out the answers! June Prompt: Baseball season is here! Tell us about your favorite team or experience. Stefanie Altman Stefanie Altman, VP of Marketing, said, “Baseball is huge for us! We go to a ton of games every summer, and last year even ended up briefly on the Guardians broadcast.
State moves that will affect workers’ comp
Joe Paduda
JUNE 24, 2024
The state legislation that will MOST affect workers’ comp is often not ABOUT workers’ comp – rather it deals with other parts of the healthcare ecosystem.
The Top Advantages of Finding Your Life Insurance Through an Agent Platform
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JUNE 27, 2024
Discover the benefits of utilizing an insurance agent platform for your life insurance needs in our informative blog. The post The Top Advantages of Finding Your Life Insurance Through an Agent Platform appeared first on Insurance Agent Near Me.
Is your business prepared for disaster? Step #4: Know your customers, contacts, suppliers and vendors.
Frankenmuth Insurance
JUNE 27, 2024
In an emergency, do you know your critical contacts and how you’d quickly reach them? Businesses who add this element to their emergency plans are more likely to maintain customer satisfaction and positive working relationships. So, whether you’re experiencing a temporary closure, an emergency, or a more permanent shutdown, these tips can help you know your contacts and keep everyone informed.
Insurance Underwritingand Economic Analysis: “Art and Science”
Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance
JUNE 27, 2024
By Lewis Nibbelin, Guest Blogger for Triple-I Home and auto insurance premium rates have been a topic of considerable public discussion as rising replacement costs and other factors – from climate-related losses to fraud and legal system abuse – have driven rates up and, in some states, crimped availability and affordability of coverage. It’s important for policyholders and policymakers to understand the role of economic conditions and trends in setting rates.
Court Finds Petitioner Cannot Prove Work-Related Need for Breast Reconstruction Surgery
New Jersey Workers' Comp
JUNE 27, 2024
A misunderstanding of a key fact can doom an expert opinion. That was the situation in V.S. v. Spectrum360 , No. A-0710-23 (App. Div. June 24, 2024). The petitioner, a special education teacher, was working on July 26, 2021, when a student kicked her in her left breast. Petitioner felt pain, tenderness, extreme redness and blood clotting in her left breast.
Common Myths About Commercial Insurance Debunked
Protect Commercial Insurance
JUNE 27, 2024
Introduction Navigating the world of commercial insurance can often feel like walking through a dense fog of myths and misconceptions. Every business, no matter its size or industry, faces unique risks that require specific coverage solutions. Unfortunately, the abundance of myths surrounding commercial insurance may lead many business owners to make decisions that are not in their best interest.
"Condo 3.0" House Bill Signed by Governor DeSantis This Month - What it Means
Wren Insurance Agency
JUNE 25, 2024
Condominium safety and management has been under a microscope since the June 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside. This month's passing of Florida House Bill 1021 is a direct result of that increased scrutiny and features some legal changes tied to Board accountability and building safety. Highlights of the new bill include: If an association receives a bid to conduct a service on grounds that exceeds $2,500, multiple bids must be solicited.
Florida Homeowners Premium Growth Slowsas Reforms Take Hold, Inflation Cools
Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance
JUNE 26, 2024
Homeowners insurance premium growth in Florida has slowed since the state implemented legal system abuse reforms in 2022, according to a Triple-I analysis. As shown in the chart below, average annual premiums climbed sharply after 2020. This was due in part to inflation spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine as well as longtime challenges in the state with claim fraud and legal system abuse.
Develop a Niche Market By Specializing in Specific Insurance Products
American Agents Alliance
JUNE 25, 2024
The insurance market remains competitive for independent agents and brokers. With many other ways to purchase insurance, along with the rising popularity of direct digital options, it is important to find ways to stand out. Developing a niche market by specializing in specific insurance coverages or products is one strategy agents can use to differentiate their services.
Life Insurance for SBA Loans: A Comprehensive Guide
RiskQuoter
JUNE 25, 2024
Life insurance is often a crucial component of obtaining an SBA loan. This comprehensive guide explains why it's required, how it works as collateral, and the different types of policies available. Learn how to choose the right coverage to protect your business and loved ones. The post Life Insurance for SBA Loans: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.
Email Marketing Metrics That Matter: Tracking Success in the Insurance Industry
Neilson Marketing Services
JUNE 24, 2024
Insurance email marketing remains one of the most effective tools for insurance agents to connect with current and existing customers. However, you must focus on continuous measurement and optimization to get the best results from your email marketing campaigns. Tracking campaign performance starts with knowing what to measure. So, what metrics matter in email marketing for insurance agents?
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JUNE 23, 2024
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of the real estate industry? You're not alone! So here is my all new BREATHE model to help you manage tasks, navigate interactions, and stay on top of your game. B - Be Present and Center Yourself (and Breathe!) Even during the busiest days, taking a moment to be present can make a world of difference. Focus on the task at hand and acknowledge those in your space.
Utilize Technology to Streamline Your Insurance Agency Operations
American Agents Alliance
JUNE 24, 2024
Technology is revolutionizing many industries — and insurance is one of them. With innovations changing the way policyholders buy insurance, interact with their agents, and file a claim, the entire ecosystem looks and feels different than in the past. The pace of change is rapid and every insurance professional must work to keep current. Utilizing technology to streamline agency operations and processes is a strategy agents and brokers can use to embrace change and use it to their advantage.
Life Insurance After a Heart Attack: A Complete Guide to Getting Coverage
RiskQuoter
JUNE 25, 2024
Learn how to get life insurance after a heart attack. This guide explains the underwriting process, factors that affect rates, and tips for finding the best coverage for your needs. Protect your family's financial future. The post Life Insurance After a Heart Attack: A Complete Guide to Getting Coverage appeared first on RiskQuoter.com.
Upgrades That May Require More Residential Insurance Coverage
Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies
JUNE 28, 2024
Residential upgrades that are conducted on your land or in your home may require additional residential insurance coverage. Review the upgrades that follow. Then, adjust your insurance policy accordingly. Land Improvements Land improvements may require the installation of plumbing, structural materials, vegetation, and lighting. Your residential insurance policy can list the items you invest in.
I just retired and don’t have life insurance. Can I still get it?
Shield Insurance Agency
JUNE 28, 2024
Life insurance is an often misunderstood form of insurance. Many people know little about how it works and who and when one should get it. We understand this, and our Michigan team at Shield Insurance Agency is dedicated to helping people understand the benefits of life insurance and how it works. What is life insurance? In short, life insurance is like any insurance in that a person enters into a contract to pay a certain fee for a set period so that the person’s named beneficiary receive
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Try These Time-Tested Tips & Real-World Scripts for P&C Agents Expanding Into Life Insurance
EverQuote
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If you’re a P&C agent, you’ve probably built your agency on auto or home insurance sales. There’s no harm in that! Everyone who owns a home or a car must carry insurance, so you’re practically guaranteed to bring in revenue.
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Majesco
JUNE 27, 2024
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