Posts Tagged ‘insurance premiums’
NC Workers Comp Audit: Why Premiums Change
Read time 4 mins / SIA Group / An NC workers comp audit reconciles estimated payroll with actual payroll. Learn why premiums change in North Carolina and how businesses can prepare. Why Did My Workers Comp Premium Increase That is the question many North Carolina business owners ask when an audit bill arrives. The assumption…
Read MoreThe Hidden Risk in Subcontractor Agreements—and How to Insure Against It
In industries like construction, HVAC, electrical, and roofing, subcontracting is essential. But buried in many subcontractor agreements lies a dangerous risk: liability exposure that could fall back on you. If your subcontractors are underinsured—or uninsured—you could end up paying for their mistakes. In 2025, with rising legal costs and claim severity, that’s a risk you can’t afford…
Read MoreDoes My Credit Score Affect My Car Insurance Rates?
Many drivers don’t realize how much their credit score can impact car insurance premiums. In most states, insurers use your credit score to help determine your rates, and even a small change in your score can lead to significant fluctuations in your premium. However, three states—California, Massachusetts, and Hawaii—have banned the use of credit scores…
Read MoreERISA Penalties: Employer Fined for Failing to Provide Mental Health Benefits Information
The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana recently awarded over $32,000 in penalties against an employer’s self-insured health plan and its third-party administrator (TPA) for failing to provide requested information to a plan participant. This case involved a dispute over mental health benefits and underscores the importance of promptly responding to participants’ information…
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