ATHENS, Pa. — What is workers’ compensation insurance? Workers’ compensation insurance is a federally mandated, state regulated program that protects your business if an employee gets injured as a result of work-related activities. Because the agriculture industry can be dangerous, workers’ comp insurance is both complex and important. When your business is covered correctly, this type of insurance will pay for employee medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation, retraining and more. If you don’t purchase workers compensation or aren’t covered properly, your business will still be required to pay for these expenses. Carrying workers’ compensation insurance protects your company from the potentially overwhelming costs associated with work related accidents or an employee filed lawsuit.
What makes a good workers compensation insurance partner?
A good partner is an experienced one like Agri-Services Agency who has been providing workers’ compensation insurance to the agriculture industry for 50 years. You also want someone who knows your industry, because ASA focuses solely on agriculture and related businesses, we understand the unique risks of these fields and will work to make sure you are covered correctly at a competitive price. You also need access to additional services like the ones ASA provides – at no extra charge to our customers – including, risk analysis and loss control, safety training, claims management, regulatory compliance assistance and 24/7 customer service.
For more information, please feel free to contact your local agent in the Northeast region, Kara Argetsinger. Kara is a licensed property and casualty insurance agent a Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA) and is certified as an Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist (AFIS). With Kara’s extensive knowledge of agriculture insurance and focus on the Northeast region, she can serve as a trusted resource to keep your business protected and give you the peace of mind you deserve.
Don’t hesitate to contact Kara if you have any questions or would like more information. You can reach Kara at 607-857-9780 or by e-mail (Kara.Sweet@agri-servicesagency.com). You can also contact our Customer Service Center at 877-466-9089 to discuss your insurance needs or visit www.agri-servicesagency.com for additional information.
–Agri-Services Agency
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