This time the Florida Work Comp Market is benefiting the Business Owners who are getting a 9.6% decrease. For more than a year now, the Florida Work Comp Market has been unstable to say the least. A year ago the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recommended a 14.5percent increase… Read more »
As a florist, a business owner has chosen an industry that is very diverse and has specialized business insurance needs. Those insurance needs differ from other small businesses. The diversity of this industry can include providing arrangements for both weddings and funerals. Many of these occassions require you to provide just the… Read more »
And why does the W.A.L.S.H. Test matter for your small business? The W.A.L.S.H. Test is an acronym that is used to determine jurisdiction for a Workers’ Compensation Insurance Claim when a claim occurs involving more than one state. Because workers comp systems are governed by the individual states, it is difficult… Read more »
The food truck industry is booming in 2017. All over the country, food trucks are popping up serving everything from fish tacos to barbecue sandwiches, to even Thai food. Because of this explosion in the food truck industry, more and more companies are needing insurance coverage for their new food… Read more »
Doctors and physicians are highly educated individuals, licensed to deal with the health and physical concerns of their patients. There are many different types of ways to practice their medical craft. Some are pediatricians who deal only with children while others are general practitioners who work with patients of all… Read more »
Workers Compensation for Office and Technology Companies An office setting may seem like a fairly safe place to work. The likelihood that you will get hurt or injured at work while sitting at a desk seems fairly low. But there are repetitive use injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome and back… Read more »
Work Comp Rates in New York are on the rise. On recommendation from the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board, The New York State Department of Financial Services has approved a 9.3 percent average hike in workers’ compensation loss costs. These new rates will go into effect Oct. 1. For injured workers this… Read more »
The California Department of Insurance has approved a 9.5 % drop in work comp rates, but what does this mean for your business? Earlier this week there was some very good news that came out for business owners in the state of California. This news was that the California Department… Read more »
Lawyers, Law Firms and Attorneys need to be up to speed on their states requirements for workers compensation coverage. Lawyers and attorneys are legal professionals who are entrusted by a client for advice in handling some or all of their legal matters. This can include but is not limited… Read more »
Non profit companies make a large portion of the small business community. According to Andrea Wells of MyNewMarkets.com, “This critical sector represents more than 1.5 million organizations and accounts for almost 10 percent of all salaries and wages paid in the United States.” That represents a large customer base for… Read more »