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Supporting “ Comp Wise ” Employers
AWB CompWise Retrospective Rating program helps employers reduce overall workers ’ comp costs by providing services such as safety consulting , effective claims management and return to work .
Brian Mittge
Employers participating in the program can earn refunds on premiums and also reduce upfront premiums paid to L & I
At A Glance
CompWise offers Retro groups for four separate industry categories : manufacturing , retail / wholesale / service , hospitality and facilities / property management .
Employers participating in CompWise can earn refunds on premiums paid to L & I . Over time , participating employers can also see lower upfront premiums paid to the Department .
Werner Paddles makes high-quality , hand-made paddles for kayaks , canoes and paddleboards right here in Washington . All the while , AWB ’ s CompWise retrospective rating program helps them keep their workers safe and their workers ’ comp costs down .
“ I truly appreciate all the expert advice and support we receive from
“ If [ employers ] are having any struggles at all with any of their L & I insurance claims , old or new , these guys are top of the game . They know their stuff .”
— Roxanne McComas , safety coordinator at Hewes Marine
the CompWise team . They stay on top of our claims and care about our business ,” said Peggy Jones , a human resources generalist for Monroe-based Werner Paddles .
The company employs about 50 people , with customers around the world . Costs to operate a manufacturing enterprise in Washington are high , so the cost savings from CompWise are a real benefit to keeping the company ’ s future in Washington bright .
“ Not only do we get superior service and support , we appreciate the workers ’ comp premium refunds we ’ ve received over the years ,” Jones said .
CompWise offers safety services that help prevent workplace injuries and effective claims management in the event claims do occur .
CompWise will act as the advocate on claims before L & I and can assist in many other areas .
Employer refunds are meritbased , meaning that the safer you are as an employer , the greater your refund potential . Some employers are receiving refunds of more than 70 %, which is above the group average . winter 2022 39