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4 Compelling Reasons to Get Insurance as a Manufacturer

February 16, 2021 Guest Author

Manufacturing should be just about the lowest risk activity going, right? Transforming materials into objects should be a very easy thing to carry out according to plan, in theory. In practice, there are lots of hiccups and disasters that can scupper a manufacturer’s best-laid plans. It is important to take out comprehensive insurance in the manufacturing industry. Here are just a few of the reasons why. Material Inconsistencies Can Cause Huge Disruption A manufacturing operation is reliant upon the materials you can get ahold of. No matter how well-trained your…

How To Keep Your Commercial Kitchen Safe

January 29, 2021January 31, 2021 Guest Author

Safety in any kitchen is essential, but in a commercial kitchen, it’s absolutely crucial. Running a commercial kitchen means you need to be on top of safety to protect your building, your employees and your customers. Here are a few key ways to make sure you’re keeping your kitchen as safe as possible to prevent any accidents or injuries and keep your delicious food streaming out the door to customers. Fire Prevention The top kitchen safety preparation involves fire safety and prevention. A commercial kitchen needs a system for fire…

Amazon workers’ compensation to increase in Washington state

December 8, 2020December 4, 2020 Nordstrom

Amazon workers’ compensation - Amazon delivery person

A labor agency has announced that it will be boosting the coverage for fulfillment center employees. A Washington state labor agency has announced its plans to boost Amazon workers’ compensation for employees at the fulfillment center in the state. The move was justified by what it called a more hazardous environment than other warehouse types. The state’s Department of Labor and Industries had already announced that it would be raising the premium rates for this coverage by 15 percent starting at the beginning of 2021. By boosting the coverage, this…

How a Business’s Insurance Can Cover a Personal Injury Lawsuit

November 19, 2020 Guest Author

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When you start a business, you’re probably very excited about it. Maybe you’ve had this idea for years, and you’re only now beginning to get it off the ground. Your family is behind you, encouraging you. You’ll need to do things like secure a bank or credit union loan, or find investors. You’ll need to hire employees and set up your supply chain. You may need to hire social media managers, marketing managers, etc. You’re hoping the business succeeds, but there’s one area you should never neglect as you’re getting…

Cost of workers’ compensation in US falling, but coverage is on its way up

November 10, 2020November 6, 2020 Nordstrom

Cost of workers’ compensation - construction workers on the job

A new report compared data over the years following 2014 and showed the coverage is improving. The cost of workers’ compensation in the United States is steadily dropping, even as the coverage it provides appears to be rising. The Workers’ Compensation Benefits, Costs, and Coverage report examined data from 2018, comparing it with updated data for 2014 through 2017. This was conducted by the National Academy of Social insurance and the data is publicly available. This is the 23rd consecutive year for the report on the cost of workers’ compensation.…