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A.M. Best Reaffirms Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) for Chesapeake Employers

                                                 
A.M. Best Co. has reaffirmed a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and an issuer credit rating of "a-" for Chesapeake Employers as of March 29, 2017. The outlook assigned by A.M. Best to both ratings is stable.

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Wayne R. Gioioso, Sr., Board of Directors, Secretary

The Maryland State Senate confirmed the reappointment of Wayne R. Gioioso, Sr. to the Board of Directors for Chesapeake Employers for a term of five years from June 1, 2016. Mr. Gioioso serves as Secretary for the Board. Governor Larry Hogan, Jr. submitted Mr. Gioioso's name for the Senate's consent at the beginning of the 2017 legislative session.


Leonard "Bud" Schuler, Jr., Board of Directors, Member



Leonard "Bud" Schuler, Jr. has been reappointed as a member of the Board of Directors for Chesapeake Employers for a term of four years, effective June 1, 2017.

 
Joan Adelman, Vice President of Legal Services


Joan Adelman was recently promoted to Vice President of Legal Services for Chesapeake Employers. Ms. Adelman is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Legal department, including supervision of attorneys and the Legal department's Appellate practice.

First Aid Training for Your Clients
  
First Aid
                                               
First aid and CPR/AED training is available for employees of Chesapeake Employers' policyholders. All classes will be held at Chesapeake Employers in Towson from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a nominal charge per person to cover the cost of training manuals. The 2017 training dates are:
  • August 9, 2017
  • November 8, 2017
Details and registration information are on our website. Please help us spread the word.
New Agency Feedback Line is Now Available

Chesapeake Employers Insurance recently created a dedicated phone line designed to gather feedback from agents who do business with the company. Sharon Rowell, Chief Administrative Officer, says:  "We are committed to improving our customer service to agents. We want to provide agents and their staff with an easy means of providing feedback on the service they receive anytime they contact Chesapeake Employers." 

 

The Agency Feedback Line (410-600-3289) includes a three-question survey with the option to leave a detailed message.

 

"We want to know if the service we provide to agents is meeting their standards," says Sharon. "We also want to know if agents have concerns or comments."

Feedback Monitored
Comments to the Agency Feedback Line are monitored throughout the day, every business day.

"All comments will be reviewed and forwarded to the appropriate supervisor," explains Sharon. "The supervisor will then contact the agent who provides the feedback. Anyone who leaves a comment will receive a call from a supervisor."

Other Options
Agents have other options to provide feedback, such as:
  • Opt in to take a customer service survey before being connected to a Contact Center Representative;
  • Receive a call from a Contact Center Representative inquiring about service received that day. The Contact Center randomly selects and calls three to five customers (agents and policyholders) each day to monitor service;
  • Contacting your Territorial Account Executive.
The Agency Feedback Line is operational. Please feel free to call 410-600-3289 today.
  
Announcing Revised Premium Payment Methods

Keeping policyholders' payment information safe is a top priority at Chesapeake Employers. Effective May 2017, some of the payment options will change in order to provide your clients with the most secure payment methods possible.

For a complete explanation of the changes, please refer to this flier.

All policyholders have received this flier with their premium notices.

This information is also on our website and in all of our e-newsletters distributed to policyholders.
ABC Comp Advantage Discount Increases to 8.5 Percent

Now members of the Maryland chapters of  Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) can save 8.5 percent off Chesapeake Employers' eligible tiers, providing they meet the company's minimum eligibility requirements.

The Maryland ABC chapters and Chesapeake Employers proudly offer qualifying ABC members an exclusive workers' compensation insurance program featuring program discounts and expert safety services to help reduce workplace accidents.
Workers' Compensation Seminars Coming this Fall

 

Chesapeake Employers will host two workers' compensation insurance seminars for policyholders, employers and agents in October 2017. The half-day, free seminars will include presentations on:

  • Employment law updates
  • Top 3 common and costly injuries and steps to prevent them
  • Understanding the premium audit process
  • Claims and health services team approach to improve claims outcomes and improved e-mods
  • Legal defense overview
  • Mock workers' compensation hearing with a Maryland Workers' Comp Commissioner


Dates and Locations

  • October 5, 2017. Bowie Comfort Inn Hotel.
  • October 12, 2017. Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center.

The seminars are free and run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Online reservations are required. Executive continental breakfast and refreshments will be provided. Please share this information with your clients and encourage them to attend. For more information and to register, click here

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