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Top 10 Ways to Manage Workers' Compensation Exposure

Construction Business Owner

Workers’ compensation insurance pays for occupational injury and illness; that’s why you buy the insurance. What many contractors fail to grasp, however, is that some significant indirect costs are not covered by insurance. Oftentimes, it is an employer’s single most expensive line of coverage.

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How to Prepare for Unexpected Risk Exposure

Construction Business Owner

Either by choice or required by contract or statute, commercial general liability (CGL), workers’ compensation, business auto and inland marine insurance (mobile equipment) are among the most common types of insurance purchased by contractors. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 07:30.

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4 Things You Need To Know About Snow Removal Insurance

Construction Marketing

Having snow removal insurance is important, considering the risks and dangers of snow removal and deicing. This article will show you the things you need to know about snow removal insurance. . What Is Snow Removal Insurance? Snow removal insurance can offer a wide variety of policies to protect contractors and their businesses.

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Factors to Know About Crane and Rigging Insurance

Construction Marketing

Fortunately, crane and rigging insurance provide protection and compensation. However, understanding these insurance policies is key to maximizing your benefits. What is crane and rigging insurance? Other common crane and rigging insurance types include: Boom truck operator insurance.

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Top Tactics for Controlling Workers’ Compensation

Construction Business Owner

As a business owner, you should be at least marginally conversant in the arcane vocabulary of workers’ compensation (WC), such as keeping track of your experience modification factor (EMF) or “mod.”.

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Harnessing the Power of Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans

Construction Business Owner

Harnessing the Power of Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Plans ccapoccia Tue, 12/17/2024 - 14:42 S upplemental unemployment benefit plans (SUB plans) provide compensation to employees in addition to state unemployment insurance during layoff periods.

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Why Misclassified Payroll Matters

Construction Business Owner

For most businesses, workers’ compensation is the largest insurance expense line item. Being able to secure the lowest possible premium and reduce the impact of an audit will help you avoid the headaches many companies face in managing this insurance.