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5 workplace health and safety tips every business needs to use

Insperity

So, you save money on workers’ compensation claims and lost productivity. Safety experts recommend following a hierarchy of controls — elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls — to prevent workplace hazards. Did you know that many states require insurance carriers to offer free safety services?

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What’s Driving the Cost of Commercial Vehicle Insurance?

Corporate Synergies

When it comes to commercial vehicle insurance, it’s a rocky road. Many companies felt the shock of rising insurance rates in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Insurance carriers look at their profit margins each year and must maintain required ratios so that future claims can be paid and the company can remain profitable.

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How to get a contractor’s license

Higginbotham

Along with a contractor’s license, most states also require all businesses to have workers’ compensation and general liability insurance. At Higginbotham, our business insurance specialists can help you with your contracting business needs, from surety bonds to workers’ compensation to risk management services.