by Tom Rogers | Jan 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
I remember a conversation I had about 10 years ago with a successful business owner. I remember this gentleman fondly. He took the time to help mentor a young and eager insurance professional. He shared great stories with me and often a 15 minute meeting could turn...
by Tom Rogers | Dec 11, 2014 | Business Insurance, Claims, Commercial, Experience Mod, Farrell Backlund, Helpful Tips, Insurance, Insurance Cost, Workers Compensation
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfRUGD6TTgI] We have heard from employers time and time again when they begin discussing Workers’ Compensation that “There’s nothing you can do about it”, “Here in Massachusetts the rates are set by the state”, “It’s out of our...
by Tom Rogers | Dec 4, 2014 | Claims, Commercial, Experience Mod, Farrell Backlund, Insurance, Insurance Cost, Workers Compensation
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcyLDamvAVI] Today’s dirty little secret is that not all doctors or medical professionals are created equal. Often times we have an injured employee and we are not sure what to do with them at that point so we send them off to...
by Tom Rogers | Nov 28, 2014 | Claims, Commercial, Experience Mod, Farrell Backlund, Helpful Tips, Insurance, Workers Compensation
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0bbUCsGqFE] Secret # 3 may come as a surprise to you but one which is important for us to share with you. The culture of an organization will have a larger impact on your premium dollars than the safety practices of an...
by Tom Rogers | Nov 20, 2014 | Claims, Commercial, Experience Mod, Farrell Backlund, Insurance Cost, Workers Compensation
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkNObTFWH_8] Here is another little secret for you. A supervisor is more important than a doctor when it comes to a workers’ compensation claim. Now that may sound crazy! How could a supervisor be more important than...