by Marc Ring | Dec 10, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Significant changes have been made to workers compensation during the last 12-18 months and WorkCover NSW recently released their report card promoting the resulting positive impacts. NSW reforms were designed to make workplaces safer, premiums fairer, affordable and easier to understand. With less claims, improved Return to Work rates, less red tape are a few of the results.
The old Workers Compensation Scheme was failing many NSW businesses. It was difficult to follow, time consuming to renew and often came with unexpected premium increases that added uncertainty and stress. In 2012, ideas were explored for ways to improve the system, starting with reforms for the small employers of NSW.
For an update on the positive progress, please read the WorkCover NSW 12 Month Report Card via the following link
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by Marc Ring | Nov 17, 2014 | Workers Compensation
Earlier today WorkCover NSW announced 2015 Scheme Agent Deed and changes associated with the submissions made earlier this year by existing and new insurers/agents for NSW Workers Compensation licences.
Effective from 1 January 2015, there will only be 5 NSW Scheme Agents (reduced from 7 currently operating) with resulting changes to impact a significant number of NSW businesses.
We believe it is important brokers/advisers/businesses understand what the changes announced today mean. Also find out which existing insurers will exit the NSW Workers Compensation scheme and understand more about today’s 2015 Scheme Agent Deed.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 17, 2014 | Consulting, Workers Compensation
December is the second largest workers compensation renewal period in NSW and in light of the today’s 2015 NSW Scheme Agent Deed changes, impacted businesses may want to choose which insurer manages their critical workers compensation insurance. Now could also be a perfect time for a proactive workers compensation review to ensure you have the best deal.
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by Marc Ring | Nov 17, 2014 | Consulting, Workers Compensation
ABILITY GROUP specialise in supporting businesses of all sizes across industries and therefore have interactions with all key insurers/agents. Despite workers compensation being regulated insurance, not all workers compensation insurers are the same. ABILITY GROUP assist businesses select the insurer best suited to their needs, circumstances and often secure additional valuable benefits.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 24, 2014 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
It is common to hear of employees suffering various aches or pains. Typical complaints include back, shoulder, neck, wrist and forearm pains. If left unattended they can become injuries and subsequent workers compensation claims. A workstation or ergonomic assessment is designed to minimise the risk of injury and increase employee productivity. To find guidelines and suggestions please read more.
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by Marc Ring | Oct 22, 2014 | Work Health & Safety, Workers Compensation
A tragic SA accident resulting in the death of a 21 y.o is a grim reminder of the need work safety around vehicles. Accidents occur and consequences can regrettably have lifelong effects. Despite the obvious traumatic consequences of serious or fatal accidents, business owners can face severe fines and it is important business owners take steps to protect the safety of their workers.
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