worker's comp Posts

Many clients and insurance agents contact us for a better understanding of their workers’ comp coverage. One of the most common queries is about mental health. Our latest blog covers some specifics about mental health and how workers’ comp may help people in need. Take a look!

While you might want to take a moment to look back over the past year and review your wins and losses, there are also several things you could do this month that are quick and easy (and in some cases, fun) to keep your insurance business growing. And all of these suggestions are subtle enough that nobody can accuse you of being totally work-focused during the most wonderful time of the year.

When it comes to presenting a total compensation package to new or potential employees, managers should include insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid vacations, and any other benefits the company provides. Many companies reduce benefits to save money, so don’t hesitate to use quality coverage as a valuable differentiator.

Have you counted the days until the end of the decade? That’s right, another decade comes to a close soon and there are even fewer working days between now and then. In other words, time is flying by so now is the time to take stock of all open tasks and plan to get everything in line before the beginning of our new year.

If your company doesn’t already have a policy regarding a return-to-work program for employees who have been injured on-the-job, you should consider putting one in place. An effective program can show the returning employee you care about them and save your company millions of dollars in fines and penalties, as well as reduce workers’ compensation costs, retain your experienced employees, and improve morale and productivity in the workplace. That sounds like a winning combination, so let’s consider how to get this done…

With legalization rolling out across the country, this could have an enormous impact on employers and it’s very important that insurance agents have knowledge of how the different statues may affect their clients, even if your state has not yet legalized the use of medical marijuana.

If you’re injured at work, the first step to getting workers’ compensation to cover the associated costs is to report your injury to your supervisor. Try to do this as soon as possible after it happens. Companies can be skeptical of the legitimacy of your claim if you wait too long to let them know what happened. Plus, the sooner you report it, the sooner you can start getting benefits.

Finding new clients in the competitive market of workers’ compensation insurance can be challenging. But just like other sales jobs (and really, being an insurance agent is essentially a sales job), it’s all about relationships.

At Normandy Insurance, we understand how difficult it can be to stay one step ahead of your clients, so we are now offering a monthly blog post to lay out all that you should do in February to be the best insurance agent you can be.

Thousands of people are injured every year in workplace accidents. Some are relatively minor, but others are more severe and could lead to life-altering disabilities. If someone is injured at your place of business, do you know how to handle the situation correctly?