Amerisure Insights Blog

Healthcare Changes Could Impact Workers Comp Insurance The workers comp insurance industry isn't moving along at the same rate as health care as a whole, and this means that there could be lost opportunities for cost savings and other improvements. Read More

Ensure Older Workers are Safe on the Job Are older workers safe and secure on the job? Unfortunately, many employers don't take the proper precautions to ensure that this demographic can perform their duties without risk. Read More

OSHA Bulletin Takes Aim at Temp Worker Injury Tracking A new OSHA educational resource will announce its recommendations for reporting procedures for workplace injuries. Read More

OSHA Resource Addresses Common Injuries in Healthcare Sector Due to the frequency and duration of a musculoskeletal injury, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is keen on finding a viable solution to prevent such accidents from happening in the healthcare industry. Read More

Return-to-Work Programs: Reduce Injury Time, Save Money It is only natural that all administrators and owners want to find a way to limit the financial impact of a key workplace injury or illness while simultaneously helping the employee get back to work as quickly as possible. Read More

How to Prevent Heat-Related Health Problems on the Job Construction workers face a variety of risks on a daily basis. Many are obvious, such as slips, trips and falls, or heavy lifting and large, moving vehicles. However, not all are this out in the open. In fact, one of the more hidden hazards may not be incorporated into every risk management plan across the country: heat. Read More

As Workers' Comp Claims Decrease, Focus on Safety Can Further the Trend A recent report by the National Council on Compensation Insurance has found that claim frequency is on the way down, and an improved focus on safety can further help to continue that trend. Read More

Obesity Should be a Focus for Workers and Employers The health and safety of their employees is something that is on the minds of many business owners. Naturally, a more productive and successful workforce can be tied to these factors, and the alternative could be a rising number of problems and a greater amount of workers' compensation insurance claims. Read More

Prescription Drugs Can Lead to Increased Workers' Compensation Insurance Costs A recent study conducted by Coventry Workers' Comp Services, titled "2013 First Script Drug Trends Analysis," highlighted a number of factors that can directly impact a business' workers' comp insurance costs - specifically, the affect of narcotic use in the workforce following an injury or illness. Read More

New Initiative Launched to Prevent Falls in the Construction Industry Workplace accidents and illnesses can become serious problems for employers across the country. Without a clear risk management plan and other safety features in place, it will be much more challenging to control costs and keep workers safe each day. Read More