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insurer would call profit are routinely returned to Fund members. In April, checks totaling $3.3 million were sent to member counties and county-related entities, representing investment earnings, safety incentives and longevity bonuses. A Cullman County Russell County President, Alabama Association of Emergency Managers Perry County The ACCA insurance programs are an asset to the support and sustainability of county government. The programs assure counties’ protection, provide training to prevent accidents that happen in the workplace and stress the importance of safety. This is Gordon L. Sandlin Bob Franklin DeAndrae Kimbrough President, Association of County Engineers of Alabama wouldn’t have this kind of opportunity to provide input with another insurer. reassuring for Road and Bridge Departments and their ability to confidently carry out their work. A It is reassuring to know that the ACCA Insurance Funds are governed by boards filled with county officials. An outside, for- profit agency isn’t going to watch out for county needs better than these officials who have counties as their No. 1 priority. Here in Russell County, we are proud that District 5 Commissioner Cattie Epps is serving her second term on the workers’ compensation board. I’m certain we President, Alabama Association of 9-1-1 Districts A As it is with all the 9-1-1 districts in Alabama, every county and county-related entity is unique. Having an insurance program in place to meet the needs for custom- tailored coverage and services is vital, and that is why the ACCA insurance programs are especially important. The professional staff members are familiar with county needs and can offer coverage that will be there, as in the 9-1-1 world, when that unexpected moment arises. Workers’ Compensation | Liability | Property Providing expert claims administration and safety services exclusively to Alabama counties County Risk Services Inc. [phone] (local) 1 [phone] (toll free) [phone] (fax) Post Office Box 589, Montgomery, AL 36101 www.countyrisk.org Claims Reporting: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] © drubig-photo - stock.adobe.com 36 | MAY 2019