Durable Goods Manufacturer

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RJF Creates Safer Work Environment, Lower Workers’ Comp and Tailored Benefits Package

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Our Client

A $40 million dollar durable goods manufacturer with 250 employees.

RJF's Results

• Reduced their workers’ compensation losses from $152,997 to $31,138.
• Reduced the number of claims
• Reduced the cost of claims
• Improved worker safety

 

In addition, RJF surveyed employees to find what benefits were important to them. Re-allocating dollars to employee-preferred benefits resulted in happier employees and more value per dollar on coverage.

Details:

	Our Client’s Dilemma The client realized they were too big to purchase insurance based on price alone. They needed a consultant who could give them a pro-active risk management strategy to lower insurance costs and realign their benefits package to improve value per dollar and match employee needs. RJF’s Near-Term Solutions RJF’s Loss Control department focused on creating a safer work environment for employees by improving ergonomics and through educational seminars. This made the firm more appealing to insurers, reducing their premiums. This also reduced the number and size of the client’s workers’ compensation claims, lowering their overall costs. Other client benefits since partnering with RJF include: Loss analysis tools such as Decision Master Warehouse Workers’ compensation Mod Analysis Helped determine tasks requiring Ergonomics Analysis Worked with client to implement accident investigation strategy RJF’s HR Consulting department helped develop hiring and screening process Within two years, RJF managed to: Reduce their workers’ compensation losses from $152,997 to $31,138. Reduce the number of claims Reduce the cost of claims Improve worker safety RJF’s Continuing Service The RJF team continues to meet with the client annually to establish a strategic action plan for the next year. This allows the client to measure accountability and take advantage of RJF claims analysis, employee surveys, safety and loss prevention services and HR support.

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