The time to plan how you’re going to respond at the scene of an accident is BEFORE you are involved in an accident. How a truck driver responds on the scene has a major impact on the outcome of any claims that may follow. 

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant

I had a very interesting client consultation recently regarding an unemployment claim. The client was responding to a request from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, which was asking for additional support of a termination because of excessive absenteeism and tardiness. In investigating this claim, I learned interesting details about a special law from 2006 that specifically addresses this type of discharge.

BARB RAND
HNI Compliance Advisor

Rules have changed regarding the "use it or lose it" rule for health care flexible spending accounts.

SCOTT HIRSCHFELD
President, CTAccess

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Even though today is the last day of October, this important issue is an evergreen concern for business leaders. With the rise of telecommuting and cloud-based applications, managing and securing your data and communications is more important than ever.

AMY ENGEBRETSON
HNI Account Executive

JOHN SIMMS
HNI V.P. Risk – Business Solutions

As I reflect on another successful American Trucking Associations Management Conference and Exhibition — which took place last week in sunny, humid Orlando, Florida (too bad for those freezing in other parts of the U.S.) — there were many takeaways from this conference. Here are my top four:

CHAD TISONIK
HNI Wisconsin President

Top-level executives take risk management very seriously. Survival is at stake. As CEO, it’s tough to point the finger at anyone else when shareholder value is eroded, a brand is damaged, or catastrophic loss occurs.

JENNIFER FREDRICK & JODI MATHY
Team Post Loss at HNI

Want more training on risk management, claims management, or reporting workers compensation claims? Need to protect your experience MOD? Can't break through communication issues with a claim adjuster? At HNI, we turn to Team Post Loss! HNI's two-expert team assists clients with all things claims. We're pleased to report that in 2013, Team Post Loss so far has corrected 35 client experience modification ratings for a combined savings of $263,803.29 in premium!

M. GARNER BERRY
Attorney at Markow Walker, P.A.

In March 2013, Overdrive Magazine published the State Inspection Intensity Report, which provides data for roadside violations for truck drivers and trucking companies. This report covers violations by state for the two-year period since CSA was implemented. Click here to read the report [a five-page PDF file].

JODI MATHY
HNI Senior Claims Consultant