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Collaborating with program administrators to bring specialized workers' compensation services and resources to today's dynamic marketplace is our focus. We deliver innovative programs, which leverage cutting edge technology, AI/computer vision and specialized platforms to tailor solutions to niche markets.
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Program manager: Adroit General Agency
Program: Adroit Workers Comp
Overview: Workers' compensation programs for complex, large middle-market accounts using an InsurTech enabled platform paired with individual account underwriting. Adroit specializes in delivering safety, loss prevention, and claims management for employers vulnerable to high-severity losses.
Target appetite:
- Transportation
- Specialty Construction
- Energy
- Recycling
- Agriculture
- Alternative Energy
- Heavy Manufacturing
Contact information:
Bill Martin
Program manager: Clear Marine Risk Solutions
Program: Clear Marine Workers’ Compensation
Overview: Clear Marine provides workers’ compensation solutions for recreational marine businesses, including marinas, boat dealers, manufacturers, boat clubs and yacht clubs. Coverage can be written alongside other marine lines, with monoline workers’ compensation also available. United States Longshore and Harbor coverage is offered on an if-any basis.
Contact information:
John Logothetis
john.logothetis@clearmarinerisk.com
submissions@clearmarinerisk.com
Program manager: CompScience
Program: CompScience
Overview: Video analytics technology was designed from the ground up with privacy and security in mind. Transform EHS with predictive analytics backed by AI and data science, proven to lower workers' compensation costs.
Contact information:
Jacob Geyer
p 415-237-0153 ext 103
Program manager: DUAL
Program: DUAL Workers Compensation
Overview: With DUAL Workers Compensation, clients can access an array of workers compensation products across a variety of industries. Whether part of a broader package or a standalone policy, our products address unique risks such as oil and gas contractors, renewable energy risks, pipeline contractors, equipment rental, machine shops, and much more.
Contact information:
Elliot Landes
Program manager: Hourly
Program: Hourly
Overview: Hourly offers workers’ compensation insurance and full-service payroll for small and medium businesses with hourly workers. Powered by real-time data, Hourly’s platform ensures running payroll is as quick as pressing a button and that businesses get accurate workers’ compensation premiums down to the penny.
Target appetite:- Construction
- Contracted services
- Transportation and trucking
- Janitorial
- Companion care
Contact information:
Program manager: K2 OCONUS
Program: Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance program
Overview: Workers Compensation coverage for U.S. government contractors abroad.
Contact information:
Chris Leo
Program manager: Kinetic Insurance
Program: Kinetic Insurance
Overview: Specialized workers' compensation for mid-market and large employers in safety-critical industries. Embedded injury management technology drives action from first report through claim closure, improving outcomes, controlling costs, and maximizing policy dividend savings.
Target appetite:
- Janitorial
- Hotels
- Manufacturing
- Parcel Delivery
- Transportation
- Wholesale & Warehousing
Contact information:
Program manager: K&K Insurance
Program: K&K
Overview: Workers' compensation
Contact information:
Ron Norton
260-459-5970 ext 103
Program manager: Midwest General Insurance Agency
Program: Midwest
Overview: Standalone workers' compensation, specializing in small premium and low-hazard grades
Contact information:
Midwest General Insurance Agency
Dean Delghingaro
Program manager: Ryan Specialty National Programs
Program: Staffing Protect: Workers’ Compensation
Overview: Ryan Specialty National Program’s Staffing Protect Workers’ Compensation Program provides retail brokers and agents specialized expertise for the unique challenges of the staffing industry.
Contact information:
Ryan Specialty National Programs
AJ Calabrese
Program manager: Ryan Specialty National Programs
Program: Building Service Contractors
Overview: Ryan Specialty National Programs' Building Services Workers Compensation Program provides retail brokers and agents specialized expertise for the unique challenges of the Fire Suppression, Alarm Installation and Monitoring, Pest Control, Security Guard, Janitorial, Private Investigator and Government Service Contractors (No DBA).
Contact information:
Program manager: Method Insurance Services
Program: P&C
Overview: Companion workers' compensation coverage for Signal Mutual Indemnity Association Longshore members
Contact information:
Phillip A Schellhorn
phillip.schellhorn@signalmutual.com
Contact information:
Chris Daley
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Experience that makes a difference
With Nationwide as your partner, your policyholders don't have to face uncertainties when it comes to protecting their employees.
Nationwide has been offering workers' compensation coverages for more than half a century. Our experience, coverages and exceptional workers' compensation claims services will have your policyholders feeling confident that they will be well taken care of — no matter what happens on the job. Additionally, we have been rated A by A.M. Best for more than 20 years, so you can rely on our financial strength and stability.
A partner you can count on
Our Programs underwriting and product teams specialize in workers' compensation and focus exclusively on specialty programs. As a specialized team, we can offer customized, value-added solutions for our program managers and policyholders. Everyone involved — from the program manager and distribution partners to the policyholders — can trust the workers' compensation program team at Nationwide to expertly handle all aspects of the business, including claims, underwriting, product and risk management.
Specialized support to manage risks
As your workers' compensation partners, we can help manage risk and offer many specialized services and resources, including:
- Risk management services professionals who can analyze losses, develop plans to help reduce exposure, assist with the development of safety and return-to-work programs, and perform on-site visits
- Customized new policyholder onboarding
- Robust online claims and policy access for program managers and policyholders
- A large online library of risk management videos and resources
- A broad network of quality business partners
- A 24-hour nurse triage hotline
- Options for employers to direct care through network and panel medical providers and claims adjuster assistance
- Automatic medical bill repricing
- Many additional services customized to the needs of each policyholder
Best-in-class claims
Nationwide's approach to workers' compensation claims services results in ease of doing business and lower claim costs for policyholders. Our expert, dedicated workers' compensation claims team and specialized adjusters have a deep understanding of the workers' compensation laws in each state. Additionally, our robust network of quality business partners keeps our workers' compensation claims costs down.
Contact us
If you're a program administrator and want to add workers' compensation to your program, contact us to see if you qualify.
Dale Hoppe
1-515-508-3221
hopped2@nationwide.com