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The Aging Workforce & Comorbidities: Navigating a New Era in Workers’ Compensation

Across the country, the workforce is getting older. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees aged 55 and older now make up nearly one-fourth of the labor force (a figure that continues to grow each year). As this demographic shift continues, it’s reshaping how employers and workers’ compensation carriers approach injury prevention, claims management, and return-to-work strategies to adapt to the aging workforce. With age often comes experience; but also a higher likelihood of chronic health conditions. Many older workers live with one or more comorbidities such as arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. While these conditions don’t prevent individuals from contributing meaningfully in the workplace, they can significantly influence recovery times and claim outcomes when an injury

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Preparing Your Business for Winter in New England: Safety, OSHA Compliance, and Workers’ Comp Risk Reduction

Winter in New England is beautiful; but for business owners, it also brings serious challenges. Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and unpredictable storms can create hazardous conditions for employees both indoors and outdoors. For employers, the colder months are a critical time to focus on safety, minimize workplace risks and ensure compliance with OSHA standards. Doing so not only protects your team but also helps control workers’ compensation claims and costs. Winter Hazards That Put Workers at Risk From Maine to Connecticut, New England winters are notoriously tough. Businesses face common risks such as: Every one of these hazards has the potential to lead to workers’ compensation claims, lost productivity, and, most importantly, serious harm to your employees. OSHA provides specific

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Don’t Wait: Why End-of-Year Policy Renewals Matter (with Arrow Mutual in Mind)

As the year winds down across New England, business owners are juggling holiday operations, finalizing accounts, and planning for the upcoming year. Amid this flurry, renewing your workers’ compensation policy might slip down the priority list. Yet, for any business with employees, especially in Massachusetts and surrounding states, getting that renewal done ahead of December 31 is crucial. And if you’re considering or already working with Arrow Mutual, there are even more reasons to act early. Workers’ Compensation Renewals with Arrow Mutual Workers’ compensation is required by law in every New England state. But the rules, deadlines, and carriers differ from state to state. A lapse in coverage can leave your business exposed to regulatory penalties, fines, or even orders

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Strengthening Business Resilience at Arrow Mutual: Safety & Loss Prevention Services for a Massachusetts Company

Workplace injuries and illnesses pose significant challenges for businesses across industries such as healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and retail. Each year, thousands of workers are affected by incidents or accidents leading to lost workdays, medical expenses, and reduced productivity. To protect employees and employers alike, states require workplace safety through a combination of federal OSHA standards and state-specific regulations. Safety & Loss Prevention Arrow Mutual Liability Insurance Company provides Safety & Loss Prevention services to our policyholders. This helps develop strategies to prevent workplace injuries and illness. Our Safety Department staff are Certified Safety Professionals (CSP. This can help provide services for businesses to remain vigilant and compliant with evolving safety regulations: Most states require that businesses have and implement written

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What Is Workers’ Compensation: A Guide to Claims Management with Arrow Mutual

Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance mandated in almost every U.S. state, designed to protect both employees and employers when work-related injuries or illnesses occur. For employees, it delivers essential benefits like coverage for medical treatment, wage replacement, rehabilitation, death benefits, and more.For employers in exchange for providing this insurance, they gain protection from most civil lawsuits related to workplace injuries.  Massachusetts maintains one of the more structured and regulated workers’ compensation systems in the U.S., with benefits that protect both employers and employees. Employers who stay compliant benefit from legally mandated protections, financial predictability, and tools for ongoing cost management. At Arrow Mutual, our mission is to be the sustainable lowest cost provider of quality workers’ compensation insurance

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