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How Fear Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims (and What to Do About It)

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By understanding the role fear plays in workers compensation claims, employers can implement strategies to foster trust, improve outcomes, and reduce costs. The Link Between Fear and Litigation Studies have consistently identified fear as a major driver of workers compensation litigation. Heres how: 1.

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2026 Medicare Advantage Broker Compensation Rates

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What Insurance Agents Need to Know About 2026 Medicare Advantage Commissions The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the official compensation rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) enrollments for Contract Year (CY) 2026. Stay tuned to the CMS training materials page for updates.

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Insurance for Apartment Building Owners: Protecting Your Client’s Investments With the Right Coverage

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From devastating floods to slip-and-fall lawsuits, insuring apartment buildings is no simple task. In this guide, we break down the key coverages every apartment building owner needs, highlight common claims, and show you how to offer tailored solutions that keep your clients protected in an ever-changing market.

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Why Empathy is the Secret Weapon in Workers’ Compensation Programs

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In workers’ compensation programs, the conversation often revolves around costs, compliance, and claims management systems. Implementing empathy systematically can transform a workers’ compensation program from a cost center into a relationship-builder that saves money and strengthens the workforce. Its smart business.

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How to Build a Rockstar Workers’ Comp Team

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Heres how to build a strong, accountable workers comp teamand why its the foundation of success. This kind of clarity builds trust, improves communication, and fosters accountability from all stakeholders. Build your identity. External vendors can and should support your strategy, but they shouldnt be the strategy.

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The Role of Evidence-Based Medicine in Transforming Workers’ Compensation

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In the intricate landscape of workers’ compensation, the pursuit of optimal outcomes for injured workers is paramount. In the context of workers’ compensation, EBM seeks to streamline care pathways and promote recovery by basing treatment plans on standardized guidelines and peer-reviewed evidence.

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How to Build a Workers’ Comp Program That Runs Itself: The Power of Systematized Communication

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Managing workers compensation can feel like playing whack-a-mole. Systematized communication helps prevent injuries from becoming high-cost claims, reduces litigation, builds trust with employees, and improves return-to-work outcomes all without needing constant intervention from every department. They build repeatable systems.