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Feb 24

How One Client Avoided $10k in OSHA Fines With Employee Training

By Business Insurance, Case Studies
Workplace safety is vital for every business owner. It protects your team and your company’s financial health. Even with precautions, accidents can happen. In those moments, a thorough paper trail of safety protocols becomes your strongest defense. Adopting a system to avoid OSHA fines with employee training is more than a best practice—it’s a financial safeguard. One of our manufacturing clients recently saw this value in action. They turned a potential five-figure penalty into zero liability. This case study highlights how proactive risk management and consistent training documentation can protect your business.
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Sep 11

The Power of Specialization: Why Industry Expertise Matters

By Business Insurance, Case Studies
Navigating the insurance landscape requires more than general knowledge; it demands a deep, nuanced understanding of specific industries. At Kapnick, we don’t just offer insurance—we deliver tailored advocacy grounded in specialized expertise. This focus on industry specialization allows us to cut through red tape, accelerate claims, and protect our clients' bottom lines.
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May 22

Rethinking Risk Management in Hospitality: A Comprehensive Guide to Work Comp

By Business Insurance, Case Studies
The hospitality industry is an environment where hospitality workers' compensation risk management isn't just a smart business practice—it's a lifeline. In a fast-paced industry serving customers, preparing food, and maintaining complex facilities, effective hospitality workers' compensation risk management is essential to protect employees, customers, and the bottom line.
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Jan 13

Overlapping Programs and Gaps in Coverage – A Kapnick Case Study

By Business Insurance, Case Studies, Employee Benefits
Managing multiple insurance brokerages can lead to overlapping programs, gaps in coverage, and inefficiencies. A commercial and residential property developer faced these challenges with separate brokers for Employee Benefits, Private Risk Management, and Property & Casualty insurance. Kapnick stepped in to provide integrated insurance solutions for developers, streamlining their coverage and delivering innovative remedies. PRIVATE RISK MANAGEMENT: STREAMLINING COVERAGE The developer’s private risk management program had inadequate liability limits, uninsured assets, and overlapping coverage. Kapnick’s Solution: Consolidated the insurance program to simplify billing and renewals. Broadened coverage by transitioning to a high-net-worth specialist insurer. Conducted replacement cost assessments and eliminated coverage…
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Jun 22

$1.4 Million in Saving Through Benefit Plan Consolidation – A Kapnick Case Study

By Case Studies, Employee Benefits
Managing segmented benefit plans across multiple locations can be a significant challenge for manufacturers. A new client in the automotive parts manufacturing industry, with approximately 1,000 employees, faced this exact issue. With segmented plans across three locations, a mix of union and non-union workforces, and complacent brokers, they were hit with a 25% premium rate increase upon renewal. Kapnick stepped in to provide a proactive solution, demonstrating the value of consolidated benefit plans for manufacturers. THE PROBLEM: SEGMENTED BENEFIT PLANS AND RISING COSTS The manufacturer’s segmented benefit plans, combined with brokers who failed to utilize claims data or address risks, led…
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Jun 01

Employee Engagement Across State Lines – A Kapnick Case Study

By Case Studies, Employee Benefits
This case study highlights how a large property management group improved employee engagement and benefits enrollment with Kapnick's help. By addressing challenges caused by a dispersed workforce, Kapnick implemented solutions that boosted engagement and doubled benefits participation. THE PROBLEM A Michigan-based property management group with full-time and part-time employees spread across Southern and Midwestern states struggled with poor employee engagement and low benefits enrollment. The dispersed nature of their workforce made communication and engagement difficult. THE NUMBERS 70% of employees are not engaged. High engagement increases operating income by 19.2%, while low engagement can cause revenue to drop by nearly…
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