Welcome to the Ask Approach Service Spotlight. Each month in 2020 we’ll take an in-depth look at a different service offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach clients, download our Approach Services…
Unlock the Value of Washington’s Preferred Worker Program Vanessa Hughes, VP, SMART Association The Preferred Worker Program offered by Washington Labor and Industries is an underutilized strategy that can help employers manage complex claims while retaining valuable employees. This…
Welcome to Did You Know from Ask Approach where we take a look at lesser-known aspects of services offered by Approach. For a quick look at all of the services available to Approach clients, download our Approach Services infographic or…
Washington’s Rule-of-One is a BIG Cost Savings Loophole by Liz Evans Washington’s state fund insurance system caps the amount a company’s experience modification rate (EMR) can move up or down by 25%. This stabilization cap allows employers to better anticipate…
Welcome Often it is a valued business partner such as a safety consultant, insurance broker or attorney who initially introduces their client to the idea of joining a Retro group. We created this page to help you have better conversations…
Approach Management Services provides employers participating in Washington’s State Fund system with a comprehensive workers’ compensation risk management solution for organizations that are not currently participating in the Retrospective Rating Program. Our services are designed to help companies improve their…
Retro freeze is on the way Our construction and transportation clients have an important date coming – April 2 is the freeze date for the following Approach retros: PITB Transportation SMART A Team SMART Dream Team What’s a Freeze Date?…
Control your workers’ comp claim costs When it comes keeping workers’ comp rates in Washington state as low as possible, there are three steps every employer should follow: Prevent workplace injuries with a robust safety program – the cheapest claim…
Light-duty Takes a Hit From L&I and COVID-19 We were disappointed to learn that L&I plans to pay time-loss for any employees who were on a light-duty assignment that is not available due to COVID-19 and stay-at-home requirements. In…
Today is the last article in our series of wage-related blog posts. Catch up with our posts on wage calculation, case reserve, and loss-of-earning power. And, sign up for an upcoming Claims 201 class if you want to know more…
