The Normandy Blog

Advice, Information and Updates on the Workers' Comp Industry

What To Do In October: An Insurance Agent's Checklist

October 16, 2019

October might be the most important month of your year - the month between holidays and the month of hurry to get in front of clients before the holiday madness begins. Here is how to manage…

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Do Fitness Trackers Affect Workers' Compensation?

October 9, 2019

It seems everyone is wearing a fitness tracker these days. So if movement, heart rate, and other physical indicators are being tracked, logged, and reported, can they help employers with workers’ compensation claims and coverage? We explored…

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Are Volunteers Covered By Workers' Compensation?

October 2, 2019

Are your volunteers covered by workers’ compensation if they get injured while performing a service for your organization? Who foots the bill for a severe injury? Are you leaving yourself or your company open to legal action?

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Pollution And Workers' Compensation: How To Avoid A Claim

September 26, 2019

You may think of safety in the workplace in terms of things like quality equipment, clean floors, or appropriate signage. But another critical component is indoor environmental quality and controlling pollution levels. Here’s how to avoid an #airquality workers’ comp claim.

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When Work Isn't A Walk In The Park (Avoiding Foot And Ankle Injuries)

September 18, 2019

On most days, we take our feet for granted. We stand on them, we walk on them, we shove them into heels and tight shoes, and we work on them. Still, there are more than 60,000 foot injuries each year that are severe enough to keep people home from work. So, how do we recognize - and avoid - any problems that might be afoot (see what we did there?)

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What To Do In September: An Agent's Checklist

September 11, 2019

Taking these proactive steps with your prospects will give you a jump on the competition while demonstrating to existing insurance clients that you understand their needs will solidify your relationship into 2020.

Five Things You Might Not Know Your Workers' Comp Covers

September 4, 2019

Workers’ Compensation insurance can be overwhelming, but laws and coverages have evolved to include several areas you may not know it addresses.

Explaining Workers' Comp To A Diverse Audience

August 28, 2019

The benefits of a diverse workplace are easy to recognize, but there are some challenges to communicating to a group compiled of people from different backgrounds, different experiences, and even different languages. Workers’ compensation is already a complicated subject, so how do you ensure that all of your employees know and understand workers’ compensation insurance?

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The Misunderstood Advantages Of An Aging Workforce

August 21, 2019

As people live longer, their productive years also grow. Many “retirees” simply aren’t ready to hang up their hats by the time they hit their 50s, or even 60s. In fact, they wish to continue contributing to the labor market. This sounds fantastic, but what does it mean for employers? Is it a risk or a benefit to have an older workforce? Let’s explore.

The Benefits Of Becoming an Insurance Agent

August 14, 2019

How many reasons would it take for you to become an insurance agent? Being an insurance agent can be an overlooked career, but it has so many benefits. Check out this list of reasons now…