MetRisk Blogs in this case. Blogs are short article containing the authors thoughts at that specific time. The blog could be about a specific topic they are interested in, or just about what happened in his/her day when they wrote the article.

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home care opportunity

The Growing Home Care Opportunity Providers are Facing

A recent survey of 1,000 adults with an aging parent or grandparent found something striking: 56% are actively planning for care, but only 10% are using in-home care today. That gap is both the home care opportunity and the looming challenge.…
EMR Impacts Construction

How a High EMR Impacts Construction: 5 Key Effects

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A high Experience Modification Rate (EMR or Mod) doesn’t just raise your workers’ comp premiums—it can quietly drain profitability across your entire construction business. EMR is a number insurers use to adjust your workers’ comp…
OSHA recordable incidents and workplace safety compliance

OSHA Recordable Incidents: When to Record an Injury

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The Challenge Workplace injuries are an inevitable part of running a business—some minor, others more serious. Regardless of severity, employers must know which incidents are considered OSHA recordable incidents or not. While the rules…

The Hidden Advantage: How Nonprofits Can Save Up to 40% by Leveraging FUTA

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A Message to Nonprofit CEOs & CFOs As leaders of a non-profit organization, you're dedicated to your mission, ensuring every dollar serves your cause. This often means scrutinizing every expenditure, and payroll taxes are no exception.…

Immigration Crackdowns Trigger Insurance Fallout in Construction Industry

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With tighter immigration crackdowns making headlines, a lot of the workforce—especially second- and third-tier subcontractors—is disappearing from  job sites out of fear of deportation... Now, with fewer boots on the ground, carriers are slapping on tougher terms, scaling back coverage, and bumping up premiums...
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Optimizing the Machine: How to Mitigate Machinery’s Biggest Downfall

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Every year, an estimated 800 deaths and 18,000 injuries cripple the workforce solely as a result of workers operating machinery. Since the Industrial Revolution, the momentum behind increased production and productivity has come from one main…
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How to Decipher Director and Officer Insurance

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Director and Officer insurance is protection for the leaders of a company for when something goes wrong involving them. Some examples include wrongful acts, improper management, or errors in judgment. Many private companies aren’t familiar…
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New Pig Grippy Floor Mats: a Small Change with Drastic Implications

Just like poor training or unwarranted spending, poor floor protection is a culprit that results in huge costs every year, no matter how unsuspecting it may seem. Every day, 25,000 slip, trip, or fall at work. This adds up to around $70 billion…
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New York State Expands Anti-Discrimination Laws

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New York State (NYS) has once again increased its protections against workplace discrimination and harassment by updating and expanding its Anti-discrimination laws. Under a new law enacted on Aug. 12, 2019, certain provisions that were added…