Your clients come to you with payroll in hand and a list of their class codes. But could they be missing some vital information that directly impacts their policy premium? As you well know, the answer is yes! Failing to include relevant subcontractors in workers...
Workers’ Comp 101
How to Spot Errors on Your Client’s Ex Mod Report
Compliance, Risk, Workers' Comp 101
Every broker wants to provide clients with accurate coverage at a premium that doesn’t break the bank. Usually, your job is to find the insurer with a risk appetite that matches your client’s history and help your client work towards a future with lower claims. One...
Getting an Accurate View of Your Client’s Payroll from Day One
Business Growth, Risk, Workers' Comp 101
You’ve finalized the deal and are preparing to onboard your new client. Payroll books and past payroll audits are on their way to your inbox. But will they be enough to provide you with a deep understanding of your client’s employment landscape? Let’s walk...
Guiding Your Clients Through Workers Compensation Claims
Compliance, Incidents & Claims, Workers' Comp 101
Do you know the true cost of inaction? It’s more than you think. Your client’s costs can increase by 51% if they do not report a workers compensation injury in good time. For even the largest of companies, this can be a devastating mistake. The increased claim...
How to Assess Risk in Clients with Little Loss History / No Ex-Mod
Business Growth, Risk, Workers' Comp 101
A new client comes to you looking for workers compensation insurance. They’re a small organization, but they meet the state’s requirements and need workers compensation coverage. They’ve already been turned down or ignored by other brokers and insurers because they...
How the Experience Modification Rate (Ex Mod) Works
Incidents & Claims, Risk, Workers' Comp 101
Insurers create class groups for policyholders to assign risk. In workers compensation, they go one step further and calculate a client’s risk based on their experience. Your clients’ experience modification rate, or Ex Mod, is one of many factors that determines...