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Making an Acquisition? Why the EMOD Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

By |2025-08-20T14:11:21+00:00August 18th, 2025|Blog, Construction, southwest, Trending|

When acquiring another company, there’s no shortage of factors to consider. From valuing physical assets to estimating potential synergies, the due diligence process can be complex. However, one critical element often overlooked is the EMOD.

Workers’ Compensation Rates Drop, Yet Premiums Remain Unchanged

By |2025-08-20T14:12:35+00:00April 29th, 2025|Blog, Construction, southwest, Trending|

In Workers' Compensation, the reality is that the E-Mod score determines the majority of the annual premium, rather than the non-disputable rates assigned by the NCCI for each class code. Which is to the benefit of savvy companies that understand how the EMOD score works and know how to control it.

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Is One Massive Claim to Blame? What is the Real Result of My Sky-High EMOD?

By |2025-08-20T17:15:41+00:00February 3rd, 2025|Blog, Construction, southwest, Trending|

Many have been there staring at a workers’ compensation insurance proposal, overwhelmed by a premium so steep it feels like a punishment. The explanation seems simple: one big, catastrophic claim has thrown your experience modification factor (EMOD) into chaos, leaving you with an astronomical bill.

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Heat Rules: OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat

By |2025-08-20T14:15:01+00:00March 5th, 2024|Blog, Commercial Insurance, Construction, Energy, Risk Management, Safety Tips, southwest|

As OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat enters into its second year, it is important to revisit some key takeaways.

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OSHA Continues its National Emphasis Program for Heat

By |2025-08-20T14:16:07+00:00March 14th, 2023|Blog, Commercial Insurance, Construction, Safety Tips, southwest|

As the one-year anniversary of OSHA launching its National Emphasis Program for Heat approaches, it is important to revisit some key takeaways.

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Workers’ Compensation Rates Continue to Fall, Causing E-Mod Scores to Climb

By |2025-08-20T14:16:21+00:00March 13th, 2023|Blog, Commercial Insurance, Construction, Safety Tips, southwest|

When purchasing any product or service, it makes perfect sense to associate a better RATE with a better PRICE.

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The Madagascar Cyclone and Rising Builders Risk Costs in the U.S.

By |2025-08-20T14:17:34+00:00March 5th, 2022|Blog, Commercial Insurance, Construction, Safety Tips, southwest|

In February, another category 3 tropical cyclone hit the republic of Madagascar, the second largest island nation in the world. This is the third cyclone to hit the island this year, with the last one hitting 16 days prior.

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Construction Material Price Increases: How to Manage the Risk

By |2025-08-20T14:18:00+00:00December 8th, 2021|Blog, Construction, southwest, Trending|

Most GC’s, trades and material suppliers operate on narrow margins where increases like these could be detrimental to the industry. In this current reality, how do we manage through these times and remain profitable?

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Construction Material Price Increases: How to Manage the Risk

By |2025-08-20T14:18:20+00:00October 4th, 2021|Blog, Construction, southwest, Trending|

Most general contractors, trades and material suppliers operate on narrow margins where current increases in the market could be detrimental. In this current reality, how do we manage through these times and remain profitable?

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Builders Risk – That Can’t Be Considered a Flood, Can It?

By |2025-08-20T14:18:44+00:00September 10th, 2021|Blog, Construction, southwest|

A claims adjuster told me a few years ago that flood is the most common uncovered builder's risk claim, but not in the traditional sense.

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