AMAXX

MAY 6, 2025

But whats often missed is that onboarding is one of the most critical safety tools in a companys injury prevention strategy. Injury rates dont spike after years on the jobthey surge within the first few days and weeks of employment. For instance: 52% of restaurant industry claims happen in the first 12 months.

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AMAXX

MAY 19, 2025

The workers compensation system may feel like a complex web of insurance premiums, claims adjusters, and legal disputesbut at its core, its rooted in one simple idea: a compromise. When injuries occurred, the only recourse available to the worker was to sue their employer for negligence. Thus, the Grand Bargain was born.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

However, there are times when the NCM doesn’t serve a specific purpose and is assigned to the claim to get it moving. The injury coordinator can evaluate these aspects of both telephonic case management and field-based case management by first emailing the adjuster and stating the above. For all hospitalizations.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Insurance affordability in Georgia is dwindling as claim frequency and insurer costs soar, according to the latest issue brief from Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), Trends and Insights: Georgia Insurance Affordability. Injury claim severity in the state is slightly higher than in the rest of the country.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

However, implementing strong communication strategies can significantly improve claim outcomes and reduce unnecessary legal battles. The 2014 Predictors of Worker Outcomes Study surveyed 4,800 injured workers across 12 states and found that fear of being fired was a major predictor of poor claim outcomes.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Work-related injuries can occur in any industry, and when they do, the aftermath can be chaotic and stressful for all parties involved. To mitigate confusion, it’s essential for companies to have a clear and consistent post-injury response procedure. One of the most critical aspects of these procedures is consistency.

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AMAXX

APRIL 10, 2025

In the complex world of workers compensation, risk managers play a vital role in aligning strategic oversight with day-to-day claims operations. Far from being a behind-the-scenes figure, a successful risk manager serves as the linchpin between claims administration, adjusters, and injury management teams.

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AMAXX

MARCH 10, 2025

Proper layoff planning isn’t just about handling employment transitions; it’s crucial for controlling claims costs and ensuring that resources are available to support genuinely injured workers. Enhance Claims Handling Capacity Prepare for an uptick in claims by adding staff who can handle the additional workload effectively.

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AMAXX

MARCH 10, 2025

In the first part of our series, we emphasized the importance of thoughtful layoff planning to mitigate the risk of increased workers’ compensation claims following a workforce reduction or facility closure. This reduces the potential for prolonged indemnity claims continuing after layoffs.

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AMAXX

MARCH 18, 2025

When a workplace injury occurs, selecting the right physician is a critical factor in ensuring a smooth recovery and return to work. These errors can have significant consequences, including prolonged recovery times, increased claims costs, and a greater likelihood of litigation. The only available provider was 70 miles away.

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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

General Exclusions Some roles carry such distinct risks or differ significantly from an employers core operations that they’re classified separately. This concept is known as “multiple classifications,” and it ensures each distinct part of a business accurately reflects its own risk profile. All state laws vary.

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AMAXX

APRIL 30, 2025

When a workers compensation claim spirals into a costly, prolonged, or litigated nightmare, most people instinctively look for a technical failure: late paperwork, a coverage issue, or a misstep by the claims adjuster. The real reason many workers comp claims go off the rails? And guess what?

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Misclassification can lead to costly errors, either by overpaying premiums or by facing penalties for underreporting risk. Each classification is assigned a code, which corresponds to a certain level of risk associated with that type of work. The higher the risk, the higher the workers compensation premium for that classification.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

FREE DOWNLOAD: “How to Calculate Your Minimum Experience Mod, Controllable Premium & the Revenue Impact” Perception of Risk Thispersonhasnot.Theyhavethey’rethey’rethey’renotthey’renotpayingtheirbillsastimely,whichisjustaperceptionofthatrisk. Contact: mstack@reduceyourworkerscomp.com.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 26, 2024

To better grasp this, let’s walk through a hypothetical scenario that illustrates two different supervisor responses to an employee’s injury and explore the potential consequences of each approach. Oh, by the way, if you file that claim, you know that promotion you were thinking about? Quiz: How Would You Respond?

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Achieving a 90% return-to-work rate within 0-4 days is the gold standard for managing workers’ compensation claims, with best-in-class organizations reaching 95%+. Consider Psychosocial Factors Recovery from work injuries is often influenced by psychological and social barriers that go beyond physical healing.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MAY 21, 2025

Whether its commercial HVAC units, manufacturing machinery, kitchen appliances, or company vehicles, equipment failures can bring work to a halt, and in some cases, trigger insurance claims with potentially high deductibles. Its a key risk management strategy that can protect your bottom line.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) plays a critical role in workers compensation, guiding both medical professionals and non-medical stakeholders in making informed decisions about injury treatment, recovery time, and return-to-work strategies. This ensures that EBM guidelines reflect a comprehensive, well-rounded approach to injury treatment.

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AMAXX

MARCH 24, 2025

Payroll serves as a primary measure of the employer’s exposure to potential workplace injury and thus significantly impacts premium costs. Accurate payroll accounting reflecting these deductions helps maintain appropriate premium charges aligned with actual exposure to injury risk. However, strict rules apply.

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Triple-I: Homeowners Insurance

JUNE 3, 2025

Worters, Vice President, Media Relations, Triple-I Vacant homes often carry more risk than meets the eye. Injuries on vacant property can lead to significant financial losses. Vacancy endorsements are available To manage the elevated risks of a vacant property, insurers offer vacant home insurance policies or vacancy endorsements.

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AMAXX

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively managing workers compensation requires careful oversight and proactive measures to identify and prevent fraudulent or exaggerated claims. Surveillance serves as a powerful tool in validating claims, protecting your organizations financial health, and ensuring resources are dedicated to genuinely injured employees.

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AMAXX

MAY 26, 2025

When a workplace injury occurs, most people think of two parties: the injured worker and the employer. But beneath the surface lies an intricate, interconnected web of stakeholders, each playing a unique role in managing the outcome of the claim. They may handle claims in-house or hire a third-party administrator (TPA).

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AMAXX

MAY 13, 2025

Yet many employers still fly blindunsure where to focus, overwhelmed by options, and frustrated by rising claim costs and stagnant outcomes. If your workforce doubles but your cost per FTE stays the sameor goes downyoure likely managing claims effectively. It’s a leading indicator of workplace safety and risk exposure.

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AMAXX

MAY 21, 2025

Whether youre an HR leader, risk manager, broker, or vendor, setting the record straight on this issue is the first step toward better results. Every stakeholder in the workers comp process from the claims adjuster to the treating physician, from the attorney to the transportation companyis ultimately working on behalf of the employer.

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AMAXX

JULY 15, 2024

One of the most critical aspects of managing workers’ compensation claims is ensuring that injured employees receive prompt medical treatment. Understanding the importance of quickly reporting claims and reducing lag time is key to preventing such scenarios. Initially, this policy faced controversy and skepticism.

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AMAXX

MARCH 17, 2025

When applied to workers compensation, understanding these behavioral drivers can reveal how well-intended policies may be unintentionally encouraging behaviors that increase claims, prolong recovery times, or inflate costs. Small injuries go unaddressed, leading to more severe claims down the road. The unintended consequence?

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AMAXX

MAY 14, 2025

If you want a high-performing workers comp programone that reduces claims, controls costs, and supports injured employees you need a rockstar internal team. This could be: A risk manager An HR director A safety leader An injury coordinator What matters is not the titleits the accountability. And no one really does.

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Risk Management Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With the cost of insurance for businesses rising across many types of coverage, staying on top of trends in the claims portfolio is more important than ever. Spotting problem areas and opportunities sooner makes it easier to develop and implement steps to reduce risk pre-loss and better control costs post-loss. Assemble the right team.

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LexisNexis

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new study conducted by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is among a small number of studies to examine the characteristics associated with high-cost claims in workers’ compensation. Factors Associated With High Cost- Claims , Wang, D., Mueller, K.L, D, WCRI, WC-24-23, 8/2024, [link] ).

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AMAXX

MARCH 4, 2025

OSHA Compliance as a Cost-Saving Strategy Workplace injuries are expensive. The direct costs of workers’ compensation claims, medical expenses, and lost productivity add up quickly. A proactive safety strategy aligned with OSHA standards can drastically reduce workplace injuries, lowering both direct and indirect costs.

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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. Without the right coverage, unforeseen challenges—such as property damage, employee injuries, or legal issues—could put your investment at risk.

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Distinguished

MAY 19, 2025

Restaurant owners face a complex set of risks that can disrupt operations and threaten profitability. From kitchen fires and equipment breakdowns to liability claims and utility outages, restaurants operate in an environment where a single incident can lead to costly interruptions or legal exposure.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 14, 2025

Workers’ compensation programs are a cornerstone of workplace safety and risk management. While their primary purpose is to ensure employees receive medical and wage replacement benefits for work-related injuries, they also offer critical advantages to employers.

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TGS

MAY 21, 2025

At TGS Insurance, protecting property and mitigating liability risks is a priority, so consider these practical steps to keep the celebration safe and worry-free. These incidents can lead to significant property damage or, worse, injuries that result in liability claims.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

MAY 20, 2025

William Nibbelin, Senior Research Actuary, Triple-I Economic uncertainty, industry-specific trends, and evolving risks were the focus of the NCCI Annual Insights Symposium (AIS) 2025 a key event for the workers compensation industry. Both medical and indemnity claim severity increased by 6 points in 2024. points from 2004 to 2023.

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AMAXX

JULY 29, 2024

In the realm of workers’ compensation, the role of an injury coordinator is pivotal. This position is crucial for managing the complex processes associated with workplace injuries, ensuring both compliance with regulations and the well-being of employees.

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AMAXX

JANUARY 13, 2025

Navigating workers’ compensation can be complex, with various parties working together to ensure effective claims management and cost containment. They are a vital entity, as they not only handle premium collections but also pay out claims to cover medical expenses and wage replacement for injured employees.

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