Insurance Journal

AUGUST 22, 2024

The West Virginia insurance commissioner’s office has adopted a new policy: It will soon begin destroying workers’ compensation claim files that are 10 years old or older. “Given increasing cybersecurity concerns and the type of information contained in the closed …

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The Link Between Trust and Outcomes A study conducted by the Workers Comp Research Institute (WCRI) highlights the crucial role that trust and fear play in an injured workers recovery and financial stability. Clearly communicate who will cover medical expenses and what the worker needs to do.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) plays a critical role in workers compensation, guiding both medical professionals and non-medical stakeholders in making informed decisions about injury treatment, recovery time, and return-to-work strategies. One of the most common questions at the time of injury is, How long will my employee be off work?

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Shall we touch base about this on our regular risk management conference call? He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%. Can we get a list of all claims that have NCM assigned?

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AMAXX

MARCH 10, 2025

Here are six critical actions your company can take before a planned layoff to effectively manage and potentially reduce workers compensation claims: This post is one in a 2-part series: Part 1: Layoff Planning to Control Workers Comp Claims Part 2: Layoff Planning to Control Workers Comp Claims 1.

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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

This post is one in a 3-part series: Part 1: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 2: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained Part 3: Workers Comp Independent Premium Audits Explained To qualify for this treatment, construction employers must keep meticulous records specifying exact hours worked per classification code.

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AMAXX

MARCH 10, 2025

In the first part of our series, we emphasized the importance of thoughtful layoff planning to mitigate the risk of increased workers’ compensation claims following a workforce reduction or facility closure. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers Comp Training Center.

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Simply Insurance

MARCH 17, 2025

Workers' compensation insurance rates vary by state due to location, industry risks, and policy coverage. The Hartford is a top choice for workers' compensation insurance due to its competitive pricing and comprehensive coverage. The national average cost is approximately $1,128 per year.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 13, 2025

Lets explore the roles of these critical players in a workers’ compensation system. Insurance Company: The Risk Bearer Often referred to as the underwriter, insurer, or carrier, the insurance company provides the workers’ compensation policy and assumes the employers risk.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Workers’ compensation programs are a cornerstone of workplace safety and risk management. Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision. Lets dive deeper into these aspects.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 6, 2025

When embarking on the journey to master workers compensation, the road is well-traveled and marked by proven strategies. Our three components to achieve workers comp mastery are: Framework , Employer Controls , and External Controls. Workers compensation programs are multifaceted, and leaders often struggle to prioritize.

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AMAXX

MARCH 17, 2025

There are elements in your workers compensation program that may be creating challenges without you even realizing it. Drivers of Human Behavior in Workers Compensation The science of human behavior has been studied extensively, and one of the most insightful works on the subject is Drive by Daniel Pink.

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AMAXX

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively managing workers compensation requires careful oversight and proactive measures to identify and prevent fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Large claims can have significant long-term impacts on premiums, experience modification factors, and overall workers’ compensation costs.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 7, 2024

Misclassification can lead to costly errors, either by overpaying premiums or by facing penalties for underreporting risk. Each classification is assigned a code, which corresponds to a certain level of risk associated with that type of work. The higher the risk, the higher the workers’ compensation premium for that classification.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Click Link to Access Free PDF Download “Step-By-Step Process To Master Workers’ Comp In 90 Days” The Importance of a Consistent Post-Injury Response A well-documented and standardized post-injury response plan offers multiple benefits. This includes gathering witness statements and creating an incident report.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 21, 2024

5 Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Reserves Are Higher Than Expected: 1. The need for surgery often signals more serious injuries, which not only have higher immediate costs but also pose substantial risks for future complications. Is the Cost for the Claim for Life?

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A patient assistant could take over the patient transfer responsibilities, allowing the nurse to continue working without risk of further injury. Examples include volunteering as a reader at a nursing home or helping out at an animal shelter by engaging in light, low-risk activities.

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AMAXX

OCTOBER 24, 2024

By offering physical therapy as part of a rehabilitation plan, employers can speed up recovery and reduce the risk of long-term disability. This not only benefits the employee but also the employer by reducing workers’ compensation costs and minimizing downtime. What Is Occupational Therapy?

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

These metrics are fundamental in determining the experience modification factor (often called “mod”), which ultimately influences the cost an employer will pay for workers’ compensation insurance. This repeated exposure to risk increases the likelihood that larger claims might occur in the future, which alarms underwriters.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

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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AMAXX

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the context of workers compensation, fostering a similar collaborative environment can lead to earlier injury reporting, effective hazard identification, and creative solutions for return-to-work programs, ultimately reducing costs. Early reporting and hazard mitigation are key to preventing costly claims and minimizing downtime.

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AMAXX

MARCH 4, 2025

By shifting your perspective from compliance-as-burden to compliance-as-advantage, you can leverage OSHA requirements to create a safer, more productive workplace, reduce workers compensation costs , and enhance your company’s reputation.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Employers utilizing these strategies can significantly reduce workers’ compensation expenses, improve claim outcomes, and enhance their overall risk management processes. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.”

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AMAXX

JULY 30, 2024

So this is your premium adjustments, and these are discretionary adjustments that can be given by your underwriter based on how well they perceive you managing your risk, how well they perceive you managing your risk. and why are we gonna try to get this risk up because you’re saying, hey. So let’s talk about this.

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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. Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Just as the Eagles didnt let distractions get in their way, companies cant afford to ignore how their leadership shapes workers comp outcomes. This mirrors the Eagles’ game plan execution staying focused on fundamentals and eliminating unnecessary risks.

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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2024

Stay Informed: Risk managers and HR personnel should stay informed about the workplace environment and maintain open communication with supervisors. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.”

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

APRIL 15, 2024

Worker Using an Angle Grinder by Anamul Rezwan Business owners have multiple types of insurance to protect them from a variety of financial and legal risks. They should also protect their employees with workers’ comp insurance. What Is Workers’ Comp? What Does Workers’ Comp Cover?

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AMAXX

JULY 29, 2024

Claims Management Oversee the workers’ compensation claims process, ensuring timely filing and follow-up. This blog draws on detailed practices and insights from the Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs; ensuring it aligns with the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements.

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Word & Brown

APRIL 2, 2025

A Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a firm that partners with small and mid-sized businesses to handle essential back-office functionslike payroll, HR, tax administration, workers comp, and employee benefits. If your clients are asking about PEOs, dont risk losing business to a competitor. Whats the reason? Hi, broker.

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AMAXX

JULY 1, 2024

Issues concerning permanent total disability (PTD) benefits are a significant cost driver in workers’ compensation claims. He is co-author of the #1 selling comprehensive training guide “Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering Workers’ Comp Costs: Reduce Costs 20% to 50%.” appeared first on Amaxx Workers Comp Blog.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

JUNE 10, 2024

William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I The recent National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) in Orlando, Fla., provided important context and clarity around the state of the workers compensation line of business. most profitable) in the past five years.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 26, 2024

In Scenario B , Supervisor B’s proactive approach in seeking immediate medical attention reduces the risk of the injury getting worse. Here’s why adopting Supervisor B’s approach can be beneficial: Reduced Costs and Legal Risks: Compassionate and immediate responses to injuries reduce the likelihood of litigation and associated legal costs.

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AMAXX

DECEMBER 9, 2024

” Additionally, nurse case managers educate workers about potential risks like medication interactions and the importance of adhering to prescribed treatments. Employee: Builds trust with the injured worker, reducing litigation risk and facilitating quicker recovery and return to work.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Oakland, CA – Migraine Drugs represented less than 1% of all prescriptions dispensed to California injured workers in 2023 but they consumed 4.7% of California workers’ compensation prescriptions filled in 2023, that was up from 0.2% of the California workers’ comp Migraine Drug spend and by 2021 it represented 8.8%

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Risk Management Monitor

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Claimant fraud and premium fraud are two of the most well-known types of workers compensation fraud. In these cases, a worker may intentionally fake an injury (claimant fraud) or a business owner may misrepresent their employee headcount or incorrectly classify employees to obtain lower insurance premiums.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

JUNE 20, 2024

The employer argued that Lopez could not sue and that his only remedy was in the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation. In this case, the court observed that the shop owner was exposed to the very same risk. First, he noted that the burns he suffered stemmed from the placement of a drip pan under a car. Oakland Bd.

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