The Normandy Blog

Advice, Information and Updates on the Workers' Comp Industry

Cross Training: A Viable Option for Helping to Keep Injured Workers On the Job

January 8, 2019

You can avoid the stress associated with an extended absence by cross-training your workers. If you teach Worker A to do Worker B’s job, and vice versa, not only does that give your staff more skills (which improves their value within the company), this can rescue productivity when someone is absent, or when an employee has an injury that no longer allows them to perform the job for which they were hired.

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Five New Year's Resolutions For Business Owners

January 2, 2019

The beginning of a new year is a great time to reflect on what went well and not so well in the preceding year. Individuals do it, and so should businesses. It’s a good time to examine some of the mistakes we’ve made and learn from them. It’s also a good time to create some goals to help your business grow and, in turn, increase success. Here are five suggestions for resolutions you may want to adopt for your business in the New Year.

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Workers' Compensation Stories That'll Make You Go Hmmm

December 26, 2018

Most often when an employee files a claim about an on the job injury, it’s legitimate, but every now and then, we hear of outrageous scams. Here are a few to make you think.

Should You Jump On The Bandwagon Of Employee Wellness Programs?

December 18, 2018

The rise of company-sponsored wellness programs is well documented in magazines and social media, alongside photos of the coolest and most unusual office spaces. While these might seem like ways of getting publicity, for many employers, investing in their workers and their lifestyle, elicits handsome returns.

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The Basic Risks to Employee Health in the Office

December 11, 2018

Most employers don’t think of a cubicle as hazardous, for example, but non-physical occupations can spell d-a-n-g-e-r overnight. Here are the risks concerning employees’ health in the office and the areas of focus that can save time and money.

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Back to Work: How to Help an Employee Return After Recovering from an Injury

December 4, 2018

Here’s how you, the insurance agent, can help to make a near seamless transition, guiding all parties (medical providers, employers, and the injured) back to work safely and quickly.

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What's Your Liability for an Employee Office Party?

November 27, 2018

As we approach the holiday season, how can you make sure that your office party is a morale booster for employees without being the inappropriate story that becomes a legend? After all, reckless behavior might be funny, but not when it ends up as a liability.

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Common Winter Risks That Affect Business Owners

November 16, 2018

This can be a hard time of year to speak to clients about making changes to their insurance package, but the risks of carrying an inadequate policy far outweigh the financial burden. Here’s an article that will help you speak to your clients about winter risks. Consider it an early holiday gift from us to you!

Is the Solar Panel Industry Worth Targeting?

The solar panel industry is creating millions of jobs around the world. Some of these jobs, like installation and maintenance, carry unique, inherent risks that could give workers comp agents another route for growth. Here's what you should know.

State-Required Insurance For Solopreneurs: What You Need To Know

Some states require workers comp for all businesses, but how do solopreneurs fit into that? Ghost policies, or solopreneur insurance, is the solution. Here is all you need to know about this type of insurance and what it covers.