Category: Workers Compensation

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Workers compensation bill would cover mental injuries

Marc
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A new bill in Nebraska is aiming to recognize that not all injuries suffered on the job are physical. Under current Nebraska law, workers compensation does not cover mental injuries suffered by employees who are on the job when something traumatic happens. Employees of a business where a shooting takes place, for instance, are covered only for physical wounds. The emotional scars left behind from witnessing something terrifying or horrific are not covered by workers compensation in the state. However, a new bill introduced by Senator Carol Blood (Bellevue) is…

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Q’Orianka Kilcher of “Yellowstone” charged with insurance fraud

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The actress was charged with collecting over $90,000 in fraudulent workers’ compensation benefits. Q’Orianka Kilcher, an actress best known from “Yellowstone” has been charged with two felony counts of workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The 32-year-old of North Hollywood collected disability benefits worth more than $90,000. Kilcher was charged with insurance fraud following an investigation by the California Department of Insurance. The investigators determined that Kilcher had allegedly broken the law by collecting over $90,000 in disability benefits from a workers’ compensation coverage. Kilcher’s attorney has already appeared in court on…

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How To Find The Right Commercial Insurance In The New Normal

Logan B.
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Running a business has many risks; you may encounter a fire, have your goods stolen, or suffer water damage. And in the occurrence of these events, there’s a high likelihood of business closure until you get things back on track. Business closure is disadvantageous since you might lose clients to your competitors, reducing your income.   Insurance companies work to quicken the recovery process by providing you with financial assistance under compensation. With that, you’ll be back in business within no time, and with the money, you’ll recover all that’s damaged.…

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From Insurance to Marketing: How to Save Your New Business Money

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The world’s most successful entrepreneurs understand the importance of saving every penny possible in business. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a home-based start-up or an international organization; it is crucial to adopt a frugal mindset to enjoy substantial revenue and growth. If you are new to an industry, you are likely eager to maximize your finances to avoid money issues and generate a healthy profit margin. Knowledge is power when it comes to business, which is why you should read the following advice on how to save your new…

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California workers’ compensation Q3 insurance rate cuts get the nod

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The state has given its approval for the largest rate reductions of any US state. California workers compensation insurance rates have received their official approval, reducing them more than any other state in the third quarter. All 10 of the most notable rate reductions within that quarter received state approval. The announcement was initially made by an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis. These California workers’ compensation rate cuts followed September 1’s reduction of the 1.41 percent pure premium benchmark issued by the state Department of Insurance. The rate reduction that…

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Annual workers’ compensation insurance filing gets the green light in Kentucky

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The state DOI has announced its approval of the 2021 rate filing used for developing coverage rates. The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) recently announced that it has given the nod to the 2021 rate filing applied to developing state workers compensation insurance coverage rates. The decision became effective with the start of this month. Tis represents the 16th consecutive year that there has been a drop in overall loss costs in Kentucky. For 16 years in a row, the Kentucky workers’ compensation insurance filing has revealed a reduction in…

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7 Tips for Motivating Your Small Business Team

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Managing a small team can often be very rewarding, especially if your team is in the business of drywall estimating services. You don’t have as many people to lead as you would with a large team of staff, so you have more of an opportunity to get to know people on an individual level. You still need to put the effort into motivating them, though. Otherwise, even small teams can become less than productive. If you’re a business owner with a small team, here are seven tips for motivating them.  1:…

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