by Jay Van Deurzen, Society Insurance Risk Control Representative | Jun 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Protecting an Aging Workforce Many changes take place in our bodies and minds as we age. This requires employers to take steps to adapt the workplace and jobs before an injury occurs. The key to keeping an aging workplace safe is having a...
by Paul Fuerbringer, Society Insurance Risk Control Representative | Jun 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Taking out the trash can be dangerous. It sounds crazy, but it’s true. And the numbers prove it. Recent large losses among Society Insurance policyholders include the following claims: Shoulder injury: $121,000 Shoulder injury (again): $117,628 Back...
by Sherry Eastburn, Society Insurance Risk Control Representative | Jan 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
The most common accident in restaurant kitchens are cuts – specifically, finger cuts. This can be costly for an employer due to medical expenses, employee time off of work, and increased workers compensation premiums. Reduce the likelihood of finger cuts occurring at...
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 Society Insurance Team | Oct 4, 2017 | Auto Service & Garage, Contractors, Cleancare & Waterworks, Food & Beverage Producers, Risk Management, Society Insurance
While heavy tools create a variety of physical risks for contractors, manufacturers and auto repair workers, one of the threats is harder to detect: hearing loss. Though it may not seem serious, hearing loss is one of the most common workplace illnesses in the United...
