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Home > Blog > Four Tips for Buying Workers’ Compensation
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2016

Four Tips for Buying Workers’ Compensation

worker hurt in warehouseYou want to make sure that you provide the best working environment for your employees. Strong insurance is part of the security your employees look for from their employer.

It is likely your worst business nightmare to see an employee get hurt or sick on the job. Workers’ compensation can provide financial and medical protection for an employee. It can also make sure that he or she gets the best possible treatment to come back to work.

Remember that you might have to provide workers’ compensation regardless of if your business caused the accident.

Keep these four tips in mind when deciding the correct workers’ compensation to provide.

Put a Plan in Place

One of the things that you should do before buying workers’ compensation is to put a safety plan in place. Make sure that you thoroughly inspect your business to identify risks. Your safety plan can include maintenance plans, first aid procedures, injury recordkeeping plans and job-specific safety procedures.

Many insurance providers and localities require safety plans as a first step to coverage. Always make sure you do appropriate research to know what your plan will need.

Know Local Laws

In many places, the law requires you to offer workers’ compensation insurance. Some smaller and specialty businesses may qualify for exemptions. Other businesses may have to maintain certain levels of coverage.

Your workers’ compensation agent will likely know local laws regarding coverage limits and requirements. Always make sure you obey the law when getting covered.

Know How Much Insurance You Need

The law might mandate minimum workers’ compensation coverage. But, that doesn’t mean you should stop there.

You should always meet minimum requirements. But, you shouldn’t hesitate to add higher levels of coverage if you think your business needs it. Factors like the number of employees, their needs, and on-the-job risks can help you decide.

Know Your Industry

It helps to know factors that could influence how much workers’ comp coverage you need. You should also know your industry itself. Some industries often come with higher levels of risk.

 Before you buy, do your research. Know what risks certain industries carry. Talk to your agent about the recommended amounts of insurance for your industry. This can help give you a starting point for your individual business.

Buying workers compensation insurance for your business adds a lot of different protections. But you should always know what you need.

You can explore our web site for more comprehensive information on workers’ compensation coverage. If you have questions about buying workers’ compensation, call us today at (888) 513-8784.

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