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Occupational Disease

As a result of factors that are associated with work or any occupational activity, an abnormal condition or ailment occurs. Coverage under Workers Compensation varies on this, with the burden many times on the employer or insurer to show that the disease is not due to the work environment.








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Lower Sewer & Water RatesStorefront owner Sloan Mason has reduced its premium for underground utility contractors, including sewer and water main construction companies. Minimum premiums have been reduced to $25,000 for workers' compensation/general liability/auto combined. Umbrella limits up to $10 million are available. Coverage is provided by an "A+" XV carrier in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon and Colorado. The utility contractors can perform work in new residential tract developments, as well as usual public areas. No hook-ups to residential properties. The following details are required for full underwriting review and best quote: five year payroll history, five year currently valued carrier issued loss runs (valuation date within 120 days of requested effective date, Acord WC/GL/Auto/UMB applications, copy of current NCCI experience rating worksheet, and contractors supplemental - generic supplemental accepted. Sloan Mason is a high-performance, client-focused insurance broking firm, whose senior-level professionals provide creative, idea-driven solutions that leverage their long-standing relationships and are backed by keen market insights. Headquartered in San Diego, CA with access to the dynamic insurance and reinsurance markets around the world, Sloan Mason provides clients in the construction, maritime, energy and manufacturing fields with commercial insurance, consulting services, research and professional risk transfer advice. For more information, visit their storefront at www.programbusiness.com. Click for the whole story...
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