by Greg Bailey, Society Insurance Risk Control Representative | Jan 17, 2019 | Workers Compensation
Restaurants are fast paced environments with many opportunities for an employee to receive a burn injury. The Burn Foundation estimates that 12,000 burns occur annually in the Food Service Industry. A third-degree burn can be produced from a temperature of 150⁰ F with...
by Society Insurance Team | Oct 18, 2017 | Restaurants & Bars, Sales, Small Business, Society Insurance, Workers Compensation
Society’s insurance case studies are real-life stories, explaining complex business situations from start to finish. These stories detail how business owners and insurance companies work together to overcome unique and unexpected challenges. In this case study,...
by Jim Putzer, Society Insurance Workers Compensation Claims Manager | Apr 12, 2017 | Auto Service & Garage, Claims, Contractors, Cleancare & Waterworks, Convenience Stores & Gas Stations, Employees, Food & Beverage Producers, Hotels, Motels & Resorts, Human Resources, Medical Offices & Clinics, Restaurants & Bars, Small Business, Society Insurance, Supermarkets & Grocery Stores, Workers Compensation
In the world of workers compensation, the subject of employee vs. self-employed independent contractor is complex. Employers are not required to provide workers compensation coverage for independent contractors. Likewise, employers are not responsible for payroll...
by Society Insurance Team | Apr 5, 2017 | Small Business, Society Insurance, Uncategorized, Workers Compensation
Handling workers compensation claims is no easy task. Some cases are very complicated, as well as very expensive. And every state’s laws regarding the payment of workers compensation claims is different. To add to that challenge, each state’s laws also...
by Society Insurance Team | Dec 28, 2016 | Claims, Risk Management, Sales, Small Business, Society Insurance, Workers Compensation
Did you know that insurance claims are generally resolved quicker and with lower out-of-pocket costs when they are reported promptly? Watch this video to learn more: Looking for more information on how prompt claims reporting can protect your bottom line? Don’t...
by Society Insurance Team | Oct 5, 2016 | Claims, Small Business, Society Insurance, Workers Compensation
Society Insurance is a servicing carrier in the Wisconsin Workers Compensation Insurance Pool. As such, we see extreme cases and injuries. We treat these businesses just like every other Society policyholder. This case study provides strong evidence for the importance...
