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5 ways insurance brokers benefit from working with a PEO

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The broker-PEO relationship Employee benefits brokers and property & casualty insurance brokers help their clients find and purchase comprehensive, high-quality coverage at the best possible price by engaging directly with several insurance carriers. Referral fees Brokers earn referral fees from PEOs.

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Workers’ compensation for remote employees: a guide

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It’s best to collect the employee’s report about their injury as soon as possible after the incident and to pass it along to your insurance carrier promptly. That pace allows the insurance adjuster and the employee to have their follow-up discussions while the facts are still fresh.

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Popular virtual care options for today’s workforce

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Health insurance carrier apps Many health insurance carriers offer their own app for employees to manage their health information in one centralized location.

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How to lower employee stress about health insurance

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At a high level, employees might be directed to the: HR benefits specialist Professional employer organization (PEO) service team or dedicated HR specialist (if your company outsources certain HR functions to a PEO, and the PEO provides benefits to your employees) Contact center or member services at the insurance carrier.

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3 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Workers’ Compensation Costs

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An industry-specific template – Some online companies sell downloadable safety program templates designed for different industries for approximately $100-$150. Your workers’ compensation insurance carrier – Many carriers provide fee-inclusive safety consultation services to their customers.

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The Value of Modified Duty Programs – Ask #HR Bartender

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If you leave the employee at home, the insurance carrier pays them to be there. Spence] The best resource available is always the employer’s insurance carrier – their information will be tailored to the specific claim, the work environment as well as the legal climate in that state.

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Future-ready HR: The versatility of full-service PEO partnerships

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An example of this is a client company discovering that they’ve been continuing to pay for medical insurance for a terminated employee. Some compromise may be necessary When you choose your own insurance offering through a broker, you can select from a vast number of available insurance carriers and plan designs.