Website   |   Webinars  |  Videos  |  Blog                                                       May 2017
Putting the brakes on distracted driving
 
At Texas Mutual, we are committed to keeping Texas workers safe and that includes our own employees as well. That's why we have implemented a companywide policy to eliminate the use of cell phones, including hands-free devices, while operating any vehicle during work hours.

The business world and our culture at large have become accustomed to instant answers to calls and texts, but the new policy encourages a culture change. By eliminating the distraction from phones, including hands-free, Texas Mutual employees will return calls or texts after they have safely pulled over or when they have made it to their destination. The risks of doing otherwise are just not worth it, as safety studies show that even a hands-free device is significantly distracting, and the consequences of distracted driving can be deadly.

We encourage you and your clients to be safe behind the wheel as well. Visit texasmutual.com for tips on steering clear of motor vehicle accidents and worksafetexas.com on eliminating distractions.
Texas Mutual has returned more than  $2 billion to our policyholders since 1999. 
Record-breaking $260 million dividend payout next month
 
As we announced, the Texas Mutual board of directors approved a $260 million dividend payout for another record-breaking year. By mid-June, you will receive a list of qualifying clients in advance either by email or in the mail, depending on your communication preferences. Around the same time, you and qualifying policyholder owners will be able to see if they will be receiving a dividend by logging into texasmutual.com.

Dividend checks will be mailed by late June. We love to hear about your happy clients. Please share any pictures and stories with us on Facebook,  Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram and use #TXMDividends.

Visit texasmutual.com/ownershippays for more information on our dividend program and free resources to help you market dividends to your clients and potential clients. 
New, easy Texas Mutual Online account registration for your clients
 
With our new self-registration, we have made it easier than ever for your new Texas Mutual clients to create their Texas Mutual Online account where they can access safety resources, loss runs and more. Your clients can enroll here: http://bit.ly/2r0Xfo5. 

We plan to enhance this option with agent self-registration later this year.   
What's my role in the claims process?
What's the employer's role in the claims process?
New video series answers your clients' claims questions
 
To help your Texas Mutual clients better understand the claims process, we created a new video series addressing the most commonly asked claims-related questions. The six-part series covers how to report an injury, information on e-mods, the employer's role in the claims process, fraud and network benefits.

Watch the first installment to the right on the employer's role in the claim process or watch the full series here. 
Webinar on improving workplace safety through wellness

More and more companies are drawing connections between workplace wellness programs and safety records. In our upcoming policyholder webinar, we'll share some information on the benefits as well as practical, inexpensive tips your clients can implement immediately. 
Bobbi Frieda from H-E-B Grocery Stores will also be sharing how her company put wellness into action and saw results. 

We'll also be announcing our new  safety and wellness grants to help your Texas Mutual clients looking to expand or start their own safety or wellness programs. Applications open this summer and we'll be sharing more info with you next month.  Our upcoming policyholder webinar on wellness in the workplace is a great place for your clients to start thinking about a wellness program. 

Wellness at Work
Friday, June 2 at noon
Your Texas Mutual clients can register here:  http://bit.ly/2pPUJMk
Should your clients be paying medical bills out of pocket?
 
The Texas Mutual Blog is a resource for your clients to get timely updates and tips that can help them manage their workers' compensation.

This week on the blog, we discuss paying medical bills out of pocket. While the law allows business owners to manage their small claims, this is not always in their best interest. We share insight into how this approach can end up being more costly.

Policyholder Safety Alert - lessons learned from catastrophic accidents
 
Each month, we share real-life lessons learned from catastrophic workplace accidents so your clients can avoid similar incidents in their businesses. Policyholder Safety Alerts are shared with employers each month in our CompNews e-newsletter.
 
This month's Alert features stories and tips from accidents caused from workplace violence, oil and gas hazards and working near animals.

Free Texas Mutual safety services for your clients

Free e-Learning
With e-Learning, policyholders have exclusive access to 200 video courses on workplace safety to help train and keep their employees safe.

844-WORKSAFE
Policyholders can call 844-WORKSAFE between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. central to speak with a knowledgeable safety representative. 
Call (844) 967-5723 >>

Online Safety Resource Center 
By logging into texasmutual.com, policyholders can access e-Learning, our safety resource catalog with over 2,000 free resources, and much more. 

Safety consultations 
Policyholders can call 844-WORKSAFE to connect with their dedicated safety consultant, who can provide personalized safety evaluations and training.
Call (844) 967-5723 to schedule>> 

©2017 Texas Mutual Insurance Company  | Email | Website
STAY CONNECTED: