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District credits safety work as workers' compensation premiums hold steady
Summary
District staff and its insurance broker reported a near‑flat premium outlook for workers' compensation after multi‑year efforts to improve safety and claims management with United Heartland and Fee Insurance Group.
Burke Jones, director of operations, and Tyler Fee of Fee Insurance Group briefed the board on May 12 about the district's workers' compensation program and a proposal for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Jones said the district received a proposal showing premiums would have decreased more than 9% if payroll had not increased. Fee said the district's partnership with United Heartland and consistent quarterly claims reviews has reduced claims experience and limited premium increases. Over the last three years, Fee said premiums have risen less than 2% in total, which he attributed to loss-control work and monthly safety reminders that principals share with staff.
Why it matters: Workers' compensation premiums affect the district's operating budget. The board heard that improved safety culture and active claims management have materially reduced the upward pressure on premiums.
Next steps: The presenters said quarterly reviews and loss-control efforts will continue. No vote was required; the board thanked staff and the insurance broker.
