Clients often ask if they should be concerned when their MOD is released from the bureau. Very often we find mistakes in the released MOD and can save clients thousands of dollars by verifying their MOD. Nancy McMurry, Resource Center Director, explains some of the things we look for in this verification process… Wisconsin businesses interested in» Read Full Article

After 70 months of rate decline, we see the market turning. Richard Kerr, CEO of MarketScout noted, “In September 2011 rates were flat. Since then, we have continued to see evidence of a slowly turning market with the composite rate at 0 percent for October; 1 percent increase for November 2011 through January 2012 and now a» Read Full Article

We often see claims not handled appropriately, or circumstances where important details were overlooked. It can never hurt to have another set of eyes reviewing the information on your behalf.  R&R’s Resource Center has dedicated claims management specialists who make sure that every detail is reviewed. Another area where it’s truly beneficial to have a resource double» Read Full Article

There are several advantages to having a structured return to work program, all of which can shorten the length of the lost time claim, thus reducing the overall cost of the work comp claim and your workers compensation program. Reduction of lost time reduces overall cost of the workers compensation claim Gain control over the» Read Full Article

Time can work for you or against you in the workers compensation system. There are three critical timing aspects in regards to workers compensation claims: Timely investigation (see 3 common mistakes of accident investigation) Timely medical treatment Addressing return-to-work intentions To learn more about these three critical areas, watch this quick video…

It’s important to understand how having a relationship with an occupational medical facility, and physicians can play in your favor when it comes to reducing workers compensation claims. Showing sincere interest in getting the injured worker back to work, having the physician understand your work environment and a willingness to work together can all help to» Read Full Article

There are three common mistakes we find companies making when it comes to their accident investigation: Lack of training on why the accident investigation form is important; Poor accident investigation forms; and Lack of follow-through on valuable information gleaned from the accident investigation. This quick video explains these three common mistakes of accident investigation. Poor» Read Full Article

R&R Insurance announces the date for the new Cyber Liability seminar, which will cover how a business can protect itself against cyber crime, will be Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 8:00am – 11:30am, held at the MRA conference Center in Waukesha, WI. Companies receive an average of 4 million attacks against their networks on a daily» Read Full Article

Having a structured return-to-work program has several benefits, the most important of which is the reduction of lost-time (lost-time has 3 times greater impact on your workers compensation premium dollars than a no-lost-time claim). Other benefits include having more control over the claim itself, better observation of the recovery process, and an overall better experience for the employee.» Read Full Article

Property owners and residents should be aware of the weight loads heavy storms may create, especially on flat roofs. How to Protect Your Roof From Collapse Schools, churches, office buildings, restaurants, casinos, gas stations commercial buildings and residential buildings – both homes and apartment buildings, as well as carports and awnings can be affected.  Owners and residents of flat» Read Full Article