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. Timely processing prevents claims from becoming unnecessarily expensive and ensures each case receives the attention it deserves.

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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. Small companies especially found themselves at risk of being put out of operation entirely after just one major injury claim.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Moreover, a consistent approach allows the employer to control the narrative from the outset, preventing external parties—such as doctors, lawyers, or claims adjusters—from driving the process. Proper documentation not only aids in managing the workers’ compensation claim but also helps protect the employer against potential legal challenges.

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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. Key Findings Premium: Workers compensation net written premium decreased by 3.2

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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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Property Insurance Centre

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

How a Liability Claim Can Ruin Your Business And How to Protect Yourself No matter how well you run your business, a single liability claim can have devastating consequences. The Financial Toll of a Liability Claim A lawsuit can lead to crippling legal expenses, compensation payouts, and increased insurance premiums.

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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 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. Workers compensation isnt a solo actits a team sport.

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AMAXX

MAY 21, 2025

Ask the average employee who pays for workers compensation, and you might hear answers like the insurance company, the government, or even nobodyits just a benefit. In reality, the employer foots the bill for every dollar spent in the workers compensation system. These misconceptions are widespreadand costly.

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AMAXX

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As a general rule, workers compensation insurance is the primary insurance, which requires the claim team to investigate and make determinations regarding compensability and subrogation rights. This requires them to take a crash course in claims investigation literally.

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AMAXX

MAY 27, 2025

Workers compensation is often misunderstood as a fixed cost of doing businesssomething employers have to accept, manage passively, and simply write checks for. In reality, workers comp costs are one of the most controllable expenses in your organization. Avoid It : Treat workers comp like a strategic initiative.

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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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Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

MARCH 19, 2025

From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical. Key policies to review and update include: Commercial Property Insurance to protect your new location against physical damage from fire, vandalism, theft, or natural disasters.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This new reporting requirement gives CMS access to every single workers compensation claim if it involves a Medicare beneficiary. The guidelines state that unless an MSA is submitted, reviewed, and approved by CMS prior to settlement, CMS cannot be certain that the Medicares interests are adequately protected.

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AMAXX

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Efficient Communication of Medical Records Communication is critical, especially when it comes to sharing medical records with insurance claims adjusters or your company. By streamlining this process, the provider helps ensure smooth claims management, reducing delays in treatment authorization or return-to-work decisions.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 13, 2024

by Andrea Mills, Chief Client Officer, Ametros Settling a workers’ compensation or liability claim can and should be a win-win for the injured individual and the payer. Fortunately, some experts devote their careers to understanding and alleviating the concerns of injured individuals and helping move claims to settlement.

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Risk Management Monitor

JULY 26, 2022

Many companies overlook one key way to control costs that can be easily implemented and managed while also improving work culture overall: implementing a safety program to better manage workers compensation costs. There are myriad ways to reduce workers’ compensation costs. Practice Makes Perfect.

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 8, 2024

COMPLEX EMPLOYMENT ISSUES FOR CALIFORNIA WORKERS' COMPENSATION A new softbound supplement to Rassp & Herlick, California Workers’ Compensation Law 284 pages PIN #0006801214509 For current pricing and to order, call 800-543-6862. What constitutes an independent contractor?

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LexisNexis

AUGUST 28, 2024

Rassp, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Friends Research Institute (friendsresearch.org) Disclaimers: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and are not those of the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers’ Compensation, or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board.

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New Jersey Workers' Comp

MARCH 25, 2024

in workers’ compensation medical and temporary disability benefits to petitioner, Darshelle Joseph. The workers’ compensation case had not yet been resolved. paid in medical and temporary disability benefits but the court also noted that the workers’ compensation case had not yet concluded.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

JULY 22, 2024

State guaranty funds make up a privately funded, nonprofit state-based national system that pays covered claims up to a state’s legally allowable limits, protecting policyholders if their insurer becomes insolvent. There are 55 such funds because some states have more than one.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 27, 2024

This balance is crucial to preventing future injuries and protecting the company from potential liabilities. Michael Stack, CEO of Amaxx LLC, is an expert in workers’ compensation cost containment systems and provides education, training, and consulting to help employers reduce their workers’ compensation costs by 20% to 50%.

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Zywave

MAY 15, 2025

At the point of purchase the exact moment when customers are most receptive to considering protection insurance providers are now able to make instant underwriting decisions. Nor is it appropriate for lines with significant regulatory oversight, such as workers compensation.

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AMAXX

AUGUST 26, 2024

Oh, by the way, if you file that claim, you know that promotion you were thinking about? The lack of support and the implied threat regarding the promotion could lead the employee to seek legal counsel to protect their rights and secure compensation for their injury. That’s not going to work out too well for you.”

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LexisNexis

JUNE 3, 2025

Explore with renowned workers compensation jurist Robert G. Rassp how artificial intelligence (AI) fits in the context of medicine and law and whether a legitimate role, if any, exists for the use of AI in the context of workers' compensation cases.

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Jackson & Jackson

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

From data breaches to equipment breakdowns, IT businesses need tailored protection to stay secure and competitive in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. Professional Liability Insurance protects your business against claims of negligence, errors, or omissions that result in financial losses for your clients.

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Insurance Agency of Ohio

JUNE 9, 2018

It protects utility lines for water supply, water disposal, electric power, heating, natural gas, communications, and drainage. We recently had a claim for a drain line that was damaged by tree roots. The agency has been protecting their central Ohio clients with comprehensive insurance programs for over 50 years.

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AMAXX

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When approaching a unionized environment, keep the following in mind: Understand Why Unions Are Formed : Unions exist to protect the interests of workers, ensure fair treatment, and foster a sense of community. Stack is the creator of Injury Management Results (IMR) software and founder of Amaxx Workers’ Comp Training Center.

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ProWriters

APRIL 3, 2024

As they seek to secure the insurance they need to protect themselves, some companies’ decision-makers may get confused about E&O vs. EPLI policies. But when you help your business clients appreciate the difference between E&O vs. EPLI, you’ll help them effectively manage their risks and ensure adequate protection.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

APRIL 4, 2022

With insurers unable to cover risks related to the coronavirus pandemic – which falls under the umbrella of communicable diseases policies – because of the potential for unsustainable costs, the captive structure has become a more popular method to protect from losses. Gallagher’s O’Brien said.

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Zywave

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Organizations need to ensure that they have advanced threat identification and data protection efforts in place to ensure that they don’t fall victim to AI-powered attacks. But beyond just the employee benefits, the workers’ compensation and general liability markets are also feeling the pinch of increased medical costs.

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

MARCH 21, 2023

Additionally, the increased focus on pre-loss risk management and post-loss claims management can drive members’ premiums down even further by the second and third year of membership. Group captives can provide a viable way to protect companies across several lines of casualty insurance. trucking industry grew from approximately $2.3

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Triple-I: Workers Compensation

APRIL 20, 2021

This isn’t the first time the act – which would protect banks from federal penalties for doing business with cannabis-related businesses that comply with state laws – has made it through the House. Does workers compensation cover a workplace accident in which the injured employee tested positive for marijuana?

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Protect Commercial Insurance

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Think about the everyday operations of your business: – Are there physical locations that require protection from natural disasters or theft? How much coverage do you need to fully protect your assets? It’s about ensuring that your assets are adequately protected but without over-insuring, which can strain your finances.

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LexisNexis

MAY 20, 2025

This practice note covers workers' compensation and workplace-related cannabis issues, such as coverage for medical cannabis in work-related injury and illness claims, treatment concerns, drug testing and impairment issues, and the impact that barriers to research continue to have on the cannabis insurance protections.

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Insurance Agency of Ohio

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Their ability to serve you in a claim situation will be much better than the company that insures “average valued” homes. The agency has been protecting their central Ohio clients with comprehensive insurance programs for over 50 years. The most important part of the insurance process.

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