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IDKs & FAQs: What Is Workers’ Compensation?

 Welcome to another episode of IDKs & FAQs: Insurance Defined with Merchants Insurance Group!

Today’s question:

What is workers’ compensation?

Workers’ compensation, commonly referred to as workers’ comp, provides essential protection to employees in the event of a work-related injury or illness. In this episode of IDKs & FAQs, Sherri Oliver, Product Specialist II, explains what workers’ compensation is, how it works, what it covers, and why it’s so important to have.

Watch the episode above to learn more!


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IDKs & FAQs: Insurance Defined with Merchants Insurance Group

We know that insurance can sometimes be a confusing and even intimidating subject, but it doesn’t have to be. In this video series, industry experts at Merchants Insurance Group share their expertise! Each episode answers your questions, from defining insurance industry terms to specific questions about Merchants’ coverage options. 

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This blog was originally published on September 7, 2023. It was last updated on August 13, 2024.


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Founded in downtown Buffalo, New York in 1918, Merchants Insurance Group is a leading regional property and casualty insurance carrier specializing in commercial lines. Merchants partners exclusively with independent insurance agents because they have the expertise to match the company’s portfolio of quality products, and to ensure customers’ assets are properly protected. The large network of Merchants’ independent agent partners spans across Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Vermont.