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Fuel Efficient Vehicles Update
An ultralight, gas-powered car that can get 102 miles per gallon is among the winners of the $10 million Automotive X Prize,…Read more →Fatalities Related to Work Up in Texas
Texas recorded a preliminary total of 480 work-related fatalities in 2009, a 4% increase compared to the revised 2008 total of 463…Read more →Hartford Launches Renewable Energy Unit
With the U.S. energy industry on the verge of a “renewable revolution,” fueled by state-level renewable portfolio standards and significant investments by…Read more →Will Group Health Cost Rise in 2011?
According to Hewitt’s Associates, group health care plan costs are expected to increase an average of 8.8% in 2011, the largest percentage…Read more →Analysis of Natural Catastrophes Losses in 2010
There were 725 natural catastrophes worldwide that caused $18 billion in insured losses during the first nine months of this year, Munich…Read more →California Worker’s Compensation Medical Provider Network (MPN) New Requirements Effective October, 2010
In an effort to streamline the notification process and reduce the burden on employers, the Administrative Director of the California Division of…Read more →Facebook rules again
In the past, we were astonished by several messages, coming from different sources, on how Facebook helps to adhere the law. There…Read more →Child Boost Seats tested by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Each product that is going out on market MUST go through a thorough and comprehensive testing, otherwise it may be dangerous to…Read more →Auto accidents with fatalities are on decline
Newly released by Department of Transportation report celebrates decrease of the fatalities to the lowest number since 1950 – 33,808 in the…Read more →California Processes 15.5% Fewer Surplus Line Premiums
According to Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) it has processed $1.9B in premium for the first 6 months of 2010, a…Read more →Workers’ Comp Fraud and You: Don’t Get Cheated
Fraud can take several forms in workers’ comp, but the bottom line is the same: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>Someone is trying to cheat the system…Read more →Employer’s Basic Workers’ Comp Responsibilities
It’s time for a quick policy checkup. By law you must follow certain procedures for (1) notifying your employees about workers’ compensation…Read more →Make insurance the easiest thing on your to-do list.
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