Best Workers’ Compensation Solutions for Roofing Contractors
Roofing contractors operate in one of the most difficult workers’ compensation environments in the country. Between fall exposure, severe injury potential, seasonal labor fluctuations, and aggressive underwriting scrutiny, many roofing companies struggle to secure stable coverage at manageable rates. For insurance brokers, roofing accounts often become difficult to place after [...]
The Hidden Cost of Assigned Risk Workers’ Compensation Coverage
For many business owners, assigned risk workers’ compensation coverage feels like the last available option after multiple carrier declines or difficult renewals. While assigned risk pools help employers remain compliant with state workers’ compensation laws, the long-term financial impact can become extremely challenging. Premiums are often substantially higher, underwriting flexibility [...]
How PEOs Help Staffing Agencies Control Workers’ Compensation Costs
Staffing Agency Workers’ Compensation Solutions Through PEO Programs Staffing agencies operate in one of the most challenging workers’ compensation environments in the insurance industry. Between fluctuating payrolls, multiple job sites, temporary labor exposure, and frequent employee turnover, even well-managed staffing firms can struggle to maintain stable insurance pricing from year [...]
Why High EMR Companies Turn to PEO Workers’ Compensation Programs
How High EMR Companies Lower Workers’ Compensation Costs with PEOs For insurance brokers working with difficult-to-place accounts, a high EMR can quickly turn a standard renewal into a complicated placement challenge. Once an employer’s experience modification rate climbs above industry averages, many traditional workers’ compensation carriers begin tightening underwriting requirements, [...]
What to Do When Your Client Is Non-Renewed by Their Carrier
It’s every agent’s nightmare: your client receives a non-renewal notice and suddenly, the clock starts ticking. Whether it's due to a spike in claims, a rising mod score, or a shift in the carrier's underwriting appetite, being non-renewed can leave your client exposed—and ready to shop around. Common Reasons for [...]
Understanding the Difference Between Assigned Risk and PEO Coverage
When your client ends up in the assigned risk pool, it’s rarely a win. Often referred to as the “last resort” for Workers’ Compensation, assigned risk programs are designed for businesses that can’t secure coverage through the voluntary market. But the trade-offs are steep. Common Challenges of Assigned Risk Workers’ [...]
Injuries in Warehouse and Assembly Line Temp Jobs
Temporary and seasonal workers in warehouses and on assembly lines face a disproportionate risk of workplace injury. According to OSHA, temp workers are up to twice as likely to be injured than full-time employees. Why Temporary Workers Have Higher Injury Rates: - Limited or no site-specific safety training - Rushed [...]
Mismatched Job Descriptions and Risk Classification Errors
A common—but costly—mistake in Workers’ Compensation coverage is misclassifying job roles. Whether accidental or intentional, incorrect classification of employee duties can lead to significant consequences. Risks of Incorrect Workers’ Compensation Job Classifications For example, if your client lists a forklift driver as a general warehouse clerk, their WC premium might [...]
Why Staffing Agencies Need Better WC for Short-Term Placements
Staffing agencies face unique challenges when it comes to Workers’ Compensation. Unlike traditional employers, staffing firms must secure coverage for a constantly shifting workforce—often placed in high-risk roles like warehouse labor, janitorial work, or medical assistance. Challenges Staffing Agencies Face with Workers’ Compensation Coverage Unfortunately, many standard WC carriers struggle [...]
Biohazard Exposure from Improper Waste Sorting
When waste isn’t sorted properly, workers on the receiving end face hidden dangers that can result in serious illness. From medical waste in general trash to contaminated food, blood-soaked materials, or even animal carcasses, biohazards pose major health risks to sorters and sanitation workers. Common outcomes of biohazard exposure include: [...]
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Find Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Your High-Risk Insured
Your insured’s industry, Ex-Mod, claims history, or previous coverage problems should not automatically prevent you from finding a solution.
PEO Insurance Brokers Network helps agents navigate difficult workers’ compensation placements across construction, transportation, healthcare, staffing, roofing, tree service, manufacturing, warehousing, recycling, logging, cannabis, security, USL&H, and other high-risk industries.
Explore the industry-specific pages above to learn more about available solutions, or contact PEO Insurance Brokers Network to begin finding the right PEO or workers’ compensation program for your insured.
