Do you have one or more employees at your company? Did you know that you are required by law in most states to carry workers’ compensation insurance? Even if you contract worke
rs, you may still be required by your state to cover their on-the-job risks!
Each state carries different regulations. For example, Alabama only requires workers’ compensation when four or more individuals are employed and defines officers and members of an incorporation as employees. In Iowa LLC members are not included as employees. Trucking company owners and operators in Indiana are excluded from workers’ compensation law as are agricultural business with low payrolls in Kansas. Some states allow businesses to self-insure while others would have to file for an exemption. Of course, laws are always changing and it is important to stay up-to-date with insurance regulations within your state.
Most states follow regulation recommendations provided by the NCCI, the National Council on Compensation Insurance. NCCI was established to gather industry data and use that date to provide annual reports and rate recommendations. States not following the NCCI manual may have their own fund with set rates or allow private companies to offer insurance, therefore promoting competition.
It is not uncommon for aviation businesses to run into aviation exclusions while seeking workers’ compensation insurance. That is why many companies depend on the agents at Aviation Insurance Resources (AIR). All AIR agents are pilots that are passionate about the aviation industry. AIR works with all major aviation insurance markets, finding your company the broadest coverage and the best available rates. Options like Pay as You Owe (PAYO) help business have more manageable and predictable audits.
The goal of workers’ compensation is to provide coverage for employee injuries at the workplace as well as litigation costs for the employer. Your insurance carrier will also work with your team to create a safer work environment, preventing future losses and therefore decreasing your premiums.
What do we need to get started? It’s very simple! Tell us a little bit about your operation and provide us with the number of full time and part time employees, their roles and their salaries. To request an aviation workers’ compensation insurance quote please call 877-247-7767 or request a quote online today! We look forward to serving you!
