The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average employer pays 45 cents per hour worked for workers’ compensation. However, the coverage is regulated differently across the US, and that causes variations in workers’ compensation insurance costs by state. Rates can be as low as 7 cents per $100 of payroll or exceed $80…
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What Is a Workers’ Compensation State Fund?
Workers’ compensation state funds are organizations created by state legislatures that provide employers with workers’ compensation insurance. When state governments made workers’ comp mandatory, they had to make sure employers could purchase policies. For 21 states, workers’ compensation state funds are the answer to ensuring all employers have the required coverage. Types of State Funds…
Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Requirements, Cost & Providers
Workers’ compensation insurance is required in most states to cover medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages for employees who get injured or experience a work-related illness. Costs vary depending on factors such as your business’ location, industry, and payroll. Typically, small business owners pay $450 per employee in annual workers’ compensation premium. Getting affordable…
What Are Workers’ Comp Exemptions?
Even though most states require employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance in case their employees get hurt on the job, many offer workers’ comp exemptions for a variety of workers like independent contractors. Knowing which employees are exempt and how to get an exemption can ultimately help you save on your workers’ compensation insurance. Each…
What Is Employer’s Liability Insurance?
Employer’s liability insurance protects small business owners in lawsuits over work-related injuries that aren’t covered by workers’ compensation insurance. The coverage pays for the policyholder’s legal defense if an injured employee sues, covering costs like attorney’s bills and any judgments or settlements up to the policy limits. How Employer’s Liability Insurance Works In most states,…
Experience Modification Rate & How to Lower Workers’ Comp Costs
An experience modification rate (EMR) is a multiplier insurance companies use to help set workers’ compensation premiums. Your business’s rate is determined by looking at your workers’ comp claims history and potential for future injuries. Businesses with lower EMRs pay less for their workers’ compensation insurance. EMRs commonly range between 0.75 and 1.25. How the…
Business Interruption Insurance: Cost, Coverage & Providers
Business interruption insurance (BII), sometimes called business income insurance, pays for a business’s lost income if the owners have to pause operations because of a covered event like a fire. Most insurers include BII in their business owner’s policies (BOPs), which typically cost between $500 to $3,000 per year, depending on your industry. How Business…
Workers’ Comp Claims: What Are Employers’ Responsibilities?
Business owners often assume that buying insurance is the extent of their workers’ compensation obligations, but that’s just the beginning of what they must do. In workers’ comp claims, employers’ responsibilities include several state-mandated actions they must perform. Many of these steps, however, have the added benefit of protecting their businesses. Employer Responsibilities Before a…
Key Man Insurance: Cost, Coverage & Providers
Key man insurance is life and disability that benefits a business if an important employee, like an owner or founder, dies or becomes disabled. The business buys the policy, pays the premiums, and receives the payout in case of injury, illness, or death. A $100,000 policy for key man insurance starts at $100 per month….
What Does Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cover?
Most business owners know that workers’ compensation covers employees when they’re injured on the job. However, they may not know that most policies also pay their legal fees if an employee decides to sue for their injuries. Understanding workers’ compensation coverage can come in handy should you ever have to file a claim. Key Highlights:…
Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Top Providers, Rules & More
Florida workers’ compensation insurance laws mandate business owners in most industries carry coverage when they have four or more employees. In construction, however, employers must have workers’ comp even if they have only one employee. According to the most recent data, Florida employers pay $1.30 per $100 of payroll annually for workers’ compensation. If you’re…
Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Top Providers, Rules & More
In Wisconsin, workers’ compensation insurance laws require most employers with three or more employees to carry coverage. That seems simple enough, but laws add other situations where business owners must cover employees, making workers’ comp insurance nearly universal in the state. The cost is at $1.58 per $100 of payroll annually, depending on job descriptions….