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A job well done: Colorado businesses earn safety honors

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Eight ways to speed up your Pinnacol applications

Use these expert tips to help you put the right information into a workers' comp application.

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8720 or 8742? Assigning the right class code to construction salespeople and estimators

Learn how to assign a classification code for construction salespersons or estimators correctly.

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Important conversations agents should have with customers whose employees are working in other states

Tips to help agents if customers need to adjust their policy for out-of-state employees.

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Pinnacol has extended our short-term policy of not charging premium for employees who are paid, but not working

Pinnacol has extended our short-term policy of not charging premium for employees who are being paid

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Important update on our policy cancellation processes

To support businesses during this challenging time, Pinnacol committed to keeping policies active by

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Help customers register for Pinnacol’s Policyholder Portal

To ensure our customers’ safety and convenience during the pandemic, Pinnacol automatically enrolled

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Don’t forget to use our IVANS Downloads service

Did you know Pinnacol partners with IVANS Insurance Solutions to provide download capabilities

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What agents should know about workers’ comp policies when a business changes ownership

When a business changes ownership, new owners often have questions about how to handle their workers

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Learn more about our Beta User Group and what’s coming soon for agents

Last year, we told you about our 2020 plans to deliver new technology and tools for our agent

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Learn more about a temporary change to agent commission eligibility

We listened to your feedback about our agent commission structure for audit additionals

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Pinnacol asks customers to update payroll to help lower policy costs

Pinnacol wants to ease the burden on Colorado companies due to the COVID-19-mandated business

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Covering the needs of first responders and front-line healthcare workers

Colorado's existing workers' compensation rules and regulations are not structured to anticipate

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Coming soon! New technology, tools and experience for agents

The commitment we’ve made to our agent partners as our primary distribution channel is stronger than

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Earn up to 20% commission on new business for 2020

At Pinnacol, our agent partners are at the heart of our business. That’s why we’ve listened to your

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Important information about working with out-of-state contractors

Customers often ask our agent partners about whether out-of-state contractors need workers’

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Pinnacol’s gift policy

Although it applies throughout the year, understanding Pinnacol’s gift policy is particularly

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Check out what’s new in Pinnacol’s Agency Manual

Pinnacol's Agency Manual is an invaluable resource for all of our agent partners. You can access it

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Four ways insurance agencies can combat the talent pipeline crisis

Colorado's economy is booming, but leaders in the insurance industry are finding it more and more

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Want more information about Pinnacol’s expanded Other States Coverage program?

It's not uncommon for some of our agent partners to say they'd love Pinnacol to write a policy for a

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Find the latest agent marketing materials on our website

We've made it easier to promote your partnership with Pinnacol Our agent partners asked us to make

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New pilot study connects Spanish-speaking injured workers with Spanish-speaking claims reps

Pinnacol has collected data showing that when a Spanish-speaking claims representative serves a

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Pinnacol now offers Blanket Alternate Employer Endorsement

Certain contracts between a mutual customer and a third party require a Blanket Alternate Employer

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Understanding NCCI class codes

Take a closer look at what it means to classify a business versus an operation

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Explaining e-mods

Agents tell us that explaining to their clients how e-mods (experience modifications) work can be

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2019 Risk Management Symposium at capacity

As expected, the 2019 Risk Management Symposium, Pinnacol’s full-day safety and wellness training,

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29 Colorado employers earn Pinnacol’s Circle of Safety Award

Pinnacol recently honored 29 of its policyholders with its 2018 Circle of Safety Award. Winners have

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General Dividend Tool Kit for agents

On March 19, Pinnacol distributed $70 million in general dividends for the fourth year in a row.

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IVANS downloads service now available

Pinnacol Assurance is excited to share that we have partnered with IVANS Insurance Solutions to

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Pinnacol is expanding our Other States Coverage (OSC) program

As a result of a successful six-month pilot program we conducted with some of our agent partners,

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Research results inspire Pinnacol to design a new agent experience

Our December issue of Pinnacol Partners highlighted our efforts to develop an agent-focused,

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See Pinnacol’s 2018 year at a glance

2018 was an exciting year.

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Pinnacol rolls out a paperless experience for customers

In the past few months, we’ve been working behind the scenes to create something special for our

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Promissory notes no longer required for audit payment plans less than $50K

Our agent partners told us our promissory note requirement for some audit billings felt like a

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Goodbye, 2018! Hello, 2019!

Looking back at what we’ve accomplished for agents in 2018, and looking forward to what’s coming

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Pinnacol lowers 2019 rates and plans to offer a bigger general dividend

We have great news! Pinnacol has lowered our 2019 rates an average of 10 percent, and we’re planning

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Return to Work™ consulting services keep claims costs down

Did you know that Pinnacol’s Return to Work™ consulting services keep claims costs down?

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Help spread the word: Scholarships now available for the children of injured workers

For some students, continuing their education after high school isn’t guaranteed.

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Social media flipping safety on its head — Hard Hat Challenge goes viral despite risks

Would you throw a can of soup at your head? Find out what our director of safety services Jim

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Bind policies using Pinnacol’s Agent Quote system and earn a chance to win an Amazon gift card

Beginning Aug. 1, Pinnacol began offering our agent partners a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card

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Two new laws impact Colorado workers’ comp

At Pinnacol, we make it a priority to inform our agent partners about new laws that affect

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What's new in Pinnacol’s Agency Manual

Pinnacol’s Agency Manual is an invaluable resource for our agent partners. You can access it anytime

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Tips for using Pinnacol’s Agent Portal

To ensure you get the most from the Agent Portal, we are offering some tips you can use to

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Other States Coverage (OSC) program update

Pinnacol is working to make meaningful changes to our OSC program. Our goal in making these changes

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Leadership transition at Pinnacol means a fond farewell to Jon Scott

It is with both sadness and excitement that we inform you of a change in the leadership of

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2017 annual report highlights Pinnacol’s financial strength and customer focus

Pinnacol had much to celebrate in 2017. You can read all about our accomplishments in our latest

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Get instant updates on Pinnacol’s newest policyholder resources

You might have noticed that we’re increasing our social media activity. With an eye on engaging

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Pinnacol Foundation awards higher education scholarships to Colorado students affected by work-related accidents

The Pinnacol Foundation recently awarded $451,230 in scholarships to 97 students across Colorado

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Don’t miss it! Pinnacol’s new business campaign starts July 1

We know earning new business for your agency is a top priority, and we want to make sure you are

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Safer sites start at the top: The value of safety leadership in construction

Summer can mean an increase in workplace injuries, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Pinnacol now offering safe driving technology to policyholders

Regardless of industry, vehicular accidents are the most expensive and fatal claims Pinnacol

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Set to retire: Pinnacol’s legacy online system for agents

As you know, Pinnacol has been implementing new features and enhancements in the Agent Portal as

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Division of Workers’ Comp recognizes Pinnacol for effective claims management

Taking care of our mutual customers and their injured workers while managing costs

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New case management structure can boost customer satisfaction and client retention

You see them rarely, if at all, but they have a big impact on injured workers’ satisfaction and

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Earn complimentary CE credits at Continuing Education Day

Continuing Education Day (CE Day) is the keystone of Pinnacol’s agent training program.

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New features available on Pinnacol’s Agent Portal

Pinnacol has made an ongoing commitment to improving our agents’ digital experience.

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Recent changes make e-signatures easier for agents

In January, Pinnacol announced we now accept e-signatures on our policy documents as a way to

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What you need to know about the 2018 General Dividend

On March 27, Pinnacol will begin distributing a general dividend for the third year in a row.

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Register now to support the Pinnacol Foundation annual golf tournament

As soon as you meet Morgan, a Pinnacol Foundation scholar, you immediately notice two things

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Blog: What is insurtech?

The combination of insurance and technology is a relatively new phenomenon, and it’s driving an

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