Benefits of Involving Counsel When an Accident Occurs
When an accident occurs on a jobsite, first responders focus more on helping the injured than preserving valuable evidence, while field workers and supervisors are concerned with continuing to move the...
View ArticleExecutive Insights from Leaders in Insurance and Surety Bonding
Construction Executive asked top executives at leading sureties and insurance companies specializing in construction for advice and insights on securing more work despite a tightening market for surety...
View Article2013 Insurance Forecast
After seven years of rate reductions, insurance prices have stopped declining and on average are beginning to increase. This article looks at what can be expected of the insurance industry in 2013,...
View ArticleThe Real Cost of a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Workers’ compensation insurance pays for occupational injury and illness and can be an employer’s single most expensive line of coverage. However, significant indirect costs are not covered by...
View ArticleWorkers’ Compensation Outlook
Contractors can expect 5 percent to 10 percent increases in their workers' compensation rates. These changes will be affected by the experience modification factor and other credits applied by the...
View ArticleWhat Employers Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Premium Fraud
A charge of insurance premium fraud can take a substantial toll on a business, its operations and the employees. Prevent costly consequences by knowing how to classify employees and how to handle...
View ArticleAccident and Disability Insurance Leads to Reductions in Workers’ Comp Claims
A recent survey found a correlation between accident and disability insurance and reduced workers’ compensation claims, regardless of the size of the company.
View ArticleBest Practices for Workers’ Comp Injuries
The costs of work-related injuries are high – in increased premiums and in lost productivity of a valued employee. By proactively focusing on injury prevention, accident response and claims management,...
View ArticleSafety Costs, Planning Pays: Get in Step With Training
With a focus on safety, an effective training plan should lower workers’ compensation premiums, reduce the potential for injuries, increase employee retention, produce more knowledgeable and efficient...
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