The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau received approval from the Department of Banking and Insurance for a rate revision of -6.1% to become effective Jan. 1, 2023, applicable to new and renewal policies. The NJCRIB distributed Circular Letter No....
Power of the youth: How to get them interested in a career in the insurance industry
These days, most industries struggle to recruit and retain the next generation of employees. How do you get them interested in the insurance industry? How can we make the industry more attractive to the youth? Here are some strategies: Avoid generalizations There’s a...
NCCI 2023 WC loss cost decrease of 3% approved in Connecticut
The Connecticut Insurance Department approved the proposed workers’ compensation loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 3% decrease. Also approved is an overall assigned risk rate change of 0%. These loss...
What makes a contractor independent?
Currently, the U.S. Department of Labor is accepting comments on a proposed regulation to determine whether an independent contractor is an independent contractor for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act. It’s the latest step in the DOL’s efforts to roll back the...
Empathy, engagement: The ‘secret sauce’ for post-pandemic leadership success
It would be an understatement to say that the devastating spread of COVID-19—and industry’s collective reaction thereto—has prompted a seismic shift in how corporations intend to operate in the post-pandemic era. One particularly notable pivot is that toward staff...
Overcoming imposter syndrome
Do you ever feel like you aren’t as capable as others think you are? Are you constantly doubting yourself and ignoring your accomplishments? Do you feel like a fraud even when there’s proof of your success? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you’re probably...
NHID approves NCCI 2023 WC loss cost decrease of 7%
The New Hampshire Insurance Department approved the original workers’ compensation voluntary loss cost filing made by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, consisting of an overall 7% decrease. In addition, a decrease of 7% of the overall assigned risk rates...
N.Y.: Revised WC loss costs take effect 10/1/22
In May, an application for an overall loss cost decrease of 8.7% was submitted to the New York Department of Financial Services by the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board. The DFS approved the application as filed with an effective date of Saturday, Oct. 1,...
The FLSA: Attack of the overtime
“What do you do?” We have heard that question a thousand times. It is one of those standard conversation pieces along with: “What do you think of this weather?” and “How about that local sports team!” Every time you meet someone new, it is a virtual guarantee that you...
The organizational structure of your agency
The importance of good organizational structure cannot be overstated when it comes to businesses that run smoothly and profitably. There are several approaches to organizational structure for your business. When evaluating your options—from team-based to hierarchical...