Welcome to Flip the Cap! In this episode, Kathryn Smith sits down with Kristi Tinker, a seasoned Workers’ Compensation broker at Jencap with over 20 years of specialized experience. Together, they dive into the complexities of Workers’ Compensation, exploring commonly misused class codes, industry trends, and noteworthy regulatory changes. They also discuss the unique challenges of the New York Workers’ Compensation market, ways to avoid USL&H fines for your clients, and much more.
Episode Highlights Include:
- Why agents should rely on Jencap for Workers’ Comp
- Kristi’s predictions for the future of WC cue AI, mental health, cannabis, and more
- Key differences between Workers’ Comp and USL&H
- The most misused class code in Workers’ Comp
- Important regulatory changes in Workers’ Comp industry
- Current landscape of Workers’ Comp marketplace including NY
Learn more about Jencap’s Workers’ Compensation capabilities: https://jencapgroup.com/custom-solutions/workers-compensation/
Kathryn Smith
Jencap's Managing Director of Marketing, Kathryn Smith, has dedicated her entire career to the insurance industry. A diverse background equips Kathryn with a unique 360-degree perspective, having experienced the industry from all angles: agency, carrier, and wholesaler. She consistently produces award-winning marketing content and hosts the Jencap insurance podcast, "Flip the Cap."
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