Workforce
The Ins and Outs of Workers’ Compensation
Accidents happen – so having workers’ compensation isn’t just an option, it’s necessity. Here are tips on benefits of workers’ comp, what to do, what to avoid and how to prevent accidents.
By Edith Gates
June 26, 2018
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by Edith Gates
Edith Gates, CISR, has been a proud team member of Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. since 2004 and a licensed insurance agent since 2006. She has also received her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation from The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research. Edith specializes in Workers’ Compensation claims and has expanded her duties to also include all lines of business insurance coverages. She prides herself on making her clients’ claim experiences as stress free as possible.
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