OSHA’s Top Ten Safety Violations for 2024
As OSHA unveils the 2024 list of its 10 most frequently cited safety violations, there are once again no surprises at the top. For the 14th consecutive year, Fall Protection came in at number one...
5 Ways to Prevent Auto Theft
Automobile theft continues to bedevil individuals and businesses alike. As a member company, ICW Group is privy to highly detailed statistical reporting by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. As part of the NICB’s remarkable work in...
Repairman Exaggerates Work Comp Claim, Fraud is Revealed
A 47-year-old repairman sustained a head injury when a hammer fell on him. He didn’t seek medical treatment for more than a week and filed a workers' comp claim for multiple additional injuries that were...
Plumber’s Prolonged Injuries Suggest Leaks in His Story
A 40-year-old man alleged multiple injuries arising from his job as a plumber while lifting heavy machinery. He underwent hernia surgery and later felt pain in his lower back that radiated to his neck and...
Key Steps to Take During First 48 Hours After a Workplace Injury
How you respond in the days immediately following a workplace injury is extremely important for claim management and preventing future incidents. Workers’ compensation laws are often misunderstood because they can vary significantly between states....
Is the Certificate of Insurance Fake? The Devil’s in the Details
ICW Group’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has seen an uptick in cases wherein our Policyholder was provided with a fabricated or falsified Certificate of Insurance (COI) document from an entity with which they contracted...
Beware of Fraudulent QR Codes
Quick Response codes (QR codes) are two-dimensional barcodes that provide easy access to websites through smartphones or tablets. They are routinely used to pay for things, view restaurant menus, attend events, and board airplanes....
Five Critical Principles for Leading Your Safety Program
As safety professionals, we’ve found we can make the greatest impact in an organization by working with leadership to realize their responsibilities regarding safety and develop a business strategy for mitigating risk. In our...
ICW Group’s Risk Management Team is Your Partner in Workplace Safety
Ensuring workplace safety can be daunting. Employers face complex challenges, from understanding evolving regulations to identifying and mitigating hazards specific to their industry. The responsibility may sometimes feel overwhelming, but business owners don’t have...
Navigating the Workers’ Compensation Claims Process
Workplace injuries can be stressful and overwhelming. To ensure an injured worker receives the care they need, it’s important to know the right steps to take following an injury. Whether it’s a minor injury...
Elaborate Online Dating Scam Drains Victim’s Finances
About a decade ago, an online dating romance scam began to spread internationally as a relatively new and unreported crime. Referred to as "Pig Butchering," the scam combines digital relationships, cryptocurrency, and a victim’s...
Social Media Investigation Reveals Potential Fraud
In February 2023, a journeyman alleged neck and upper back strain while lifting a 6-foot pipe. He sought medical treatment a week later and was placed on modified duties. He continued to work for...
