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Ways to Prevent Hiring A Workers’ Compensation claim

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA, UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 08/1/11

Injuries often begin at the date of hire when insufficient time and resources are committed to ensuring that the employee is a good fit for the position and company. Many employers are confused about what they can and cannot do during the hiring process. While federal and state laws restrict... more

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Our UniComp Program has been put to the test these past few months!

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA, UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 07/1/11

Here is proof that our team of Certified WorkComp professionals are working for our clients. OSHA Training/Loss Control We held a safety driving class for a trucking company in November of this year.  We also... more

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What you should know about your Experience Modification Factor

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA, UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 05/1/11

Deciphering your Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Factor can be like reading a foreign language version of instructions for installing an electronic device. Often, there is confusion about how the Experience Mod is calculated and how... more

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Medical costs are the leading driver of Workers’ Compensation costs

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA, UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 04/1/11

As a percentage of total comp claims, medical costs rose from 46% in 1988 to 58% in 2009, the last year for which fully adjusted data is available. A workforce plagued by obesity, diabetes, and... more

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Communication- It Can Help You Lower Work Comp Costs

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA, UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 03/1/11

As simple as it appears that simple word is a major barrier when it comes to workers’ compensation claims. However, if your employees and supervisors don’t know what is expected of them when an injury... more

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12 Point Workers’ Comp Program Annual Checkup

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA, UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 02/1/11

The first of the year is a good time to take a step back and look at your Workers’ Compensation program and assess your strengths and weaknesses. 1. Do you know your lowest possible Experience... more

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Obese workers cost a whopping $73.1 billion in healthcare, absenteeism and presenteeism

| Posted: 01/1/11

The cost of obesity among U.S. full-time employees is estimated to be $73.1 billion, according to a new study by a Duke University obesity researcher, published last month in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental... more

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The Lighter Side Of Insurance

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 01/1/10

With the Holiday season here I thought I would lighten things up this month. Many people think insurance is boring and dry and I can’t disagree with them. Over time we hear many funny stories... more

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Form 50 in Nebraska

by Carl Zeutzius, CWCA UNICO Group Inc | Posted: 12/1/09

We frequently speak at seminars on workers’ compensation and a topic that comes up often is the Form 50…what is the proper use of it?  In Nebraska, an injured employee has the right to choose... more

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