Industry Roundup: Breaking Down COVID’s Impact on Workers’ Comp; Few Employers Plan to Drop Vaccine Mandates; 2021 Premium Renewal Rates Revealed

​​Cyberattacks Increasingly Hobble Pandemic-Weary U.S. SchoolsCyberattacks have become a growing threat to schools in the United States, with several high-profile incidents reported in the last year.Toxic Culture Top Reason for TurnoverFor companies who are seeing an inordinate number of employees exit the organization, the biggest reason might be a toxic culture.Breaking Down COVID's Impact on Workers' CompCOVID-19 claims accounted for 11% of all workers' comp claims reported in 2020, but were only associated with 3.5% of total workers' comp incurred losses, according to a recent report that examined data from 45 states.Few Employers Plan to Drop Vaccine MandatesMore than one-third of U.S. employers still plan to…

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Catalyit Q&A: Top Questions

​I’m a small agency. How can Catalyit help me?Small agencies are often lean on staff and budget. Prioritization needs to be spent on carrier appointments and client acquisition. We get it. At the same time, being a small agency doesn’t mean you need to sacrifice on tools that can make you more successful and drive your profits. Simply by getting a better understanding of what your unique needs are as a small agency, and learning where you are on your unique Roadmap to Success, Catalyit is able to offer you solutions to meet your budget and – most importantly – your goals. You get workflow efficiencies, customer…

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3, 2, 1 with Sue Keegan: Dog Breed Law; 15inONE; New CE Requirements

By Sue Keegan, AIC, MBA, Learning & Development Manager​3 ThingsFacts about the New York Dog Breeds Law - a new law taking effect in New York on January 25 puts new restrictions on homeowner’s carriers.  Read more here.2 IdeasWe brought our OG 15inONE class back from retirement to help you obtain your 15CE and process your license renewal before April 1, 2022.  Remember, licensees can renew up to 180 days prior to license expiration.  We are running the webinar portion once in February and once in March.1 QuestionWhat movie defined your generation?  I’m a GenXer so I’m going with Breakfast Club.  Favorite quote from the Breakfast Club…

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