Tribal workers and heat illness: Protection and prevention Although it’s September, summer heat has followed us into fall, showing no signs of abating. With the extreme heat much of the nation has experienced this year, it’s a good time to remind your supervisors and their teams to watch out for symptoms of heat stress. After… Read More
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Tribal business disaster recovery plan: a back-up plan to keep you in business
How to prepare a tribal disaster recovery plan for your business Regardless of where your tribal business is located, there’s always the risk of a natural or man-made disaster. Of course you’re aware of this – that’s why you have property insurance. Whether it’s tornadoes in the Midwest, earthquakes in Oklahoma, floods in… Read More
Arrowhead General Insurance Agency Redefines Tribal Program
Arrowhead Tribal has new name, expanded coverage August 11, 2016 – San Diego, CA – Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. (Arrowhead), one of the nation’s largest program administrators, has expanded and renamed its tribal insurance program. Formerly housed under subsidiary OnPoint Underwriting as the Program for Sovereign Indian Nations, the new Arrowhead Tribal Program… Read More
Benefits of speedy tribal workers’ compensation claim reporting
How faster workers’ benefits claim reporting can reduce costs It pays to be speedy in your tribal workers’ compensation claim reporting. Conversely, the longer your tribal business waits to report a work injury, the more expensive that injury is likely to be. Our last post shared statistics by American Claims Management, our claims manager, which found… Read More
How reporting a tribal business claim promptly saves you money in the long run
Studies show same-day reporting a tribal business claim can save thousands You know the dilemma: a mishap occurs at your tribal business: a customer slips and falls, but seems to be ok except for a twisted ankle. A worker sprained his shoulder lifting heavy boxes. One of your drivers was involved in a minor fender-bender…. Read More
How your tribal business can combat the rising cost of vehicle crashes
Steps your tribal enterprise needs to follow to keep your accidents (and claims) down It’s no surprise to any of us: the annual number of traffic accidents is rising. As of last year, the number of traffic fatalities reversed its downward trend, rising by nearly 10 percent. Medical care costs and vehicle repair costs are rising… Read More
How 2016 workplace trends may affect tribal businesses
View the 2016 workplace trends Now that we’re halfway through the year, 2016 workplace trends are becoming more evident for this year and beyond. This year, more than 25 percent of Millennials (born 1980-1995) will become first-time managers. An estimated 3.6 million Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) will retire, but some will be hired back as advisors to… Read More
Tips for using employee-owned vehicles in your tribal business
How to minimize your exposure when employees use their own vehicles Does your tribal business rely on employees using their own vehicles for work? If so, you may have automobile loss exposures for which you’re unaware, putting your business’s assets at risk. Whether employee-owned vehicles are used daily or sporadically, your business now has an… Read More
How effective is your tribal return-to-work program?
Evaluate and improve your injured worker’s return to the job Workers’ compensation insurance and loss experts agree: return-to-work (RTW) programs help employees get back on the job after an occupational injury or illness are a cost-saving and effective workforce management strategy. The key is creating and managing a truly effective tribal return-to-work program. Merely having… Read More
Hiring safe drivers for your tribal business
Establishing your tribal motor vehicle safety program Most likely your tribal business has what is called in the insurance industry an “incidental fleet exposure,” in that transportation is not your main business, but a peripheral component of your organization. Of course you know hiring safe drivers for your tribal business is important– but in your… Read More