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Staff says workers' compensation claims make up small share of claims but large share of insurance costs
Summary
A staff member reported workers' compensation claims represent about 2.6% of claims but account for roughly 36.3% of total insurance costs; staff discussed possible ISAC pool expansion, upcoming fall seminar on Sept. 10, and staff training plans.
A staff member reported that workers' compensation claims account for about 2.6% of the county's claims but represent a disproportionately large share of insurance costs—reported in the meeting as roughly 36.3% of total insurance expenditures. The staff speaker described that disparity as a major cost driver for the county's insurance pool.
Participants discussed the potential of other counties joining the ISAC insurance pool to spread risk, and staff said they would forward binders and materials from the insurance board to interested members. The staff also referenced an upcoming fall seminar on Sept. 10 and the county's planning for all-employee training, possibly on a Monday.
The transcript contains a brief, unclear numeric reference (a standalone "6%"), which the speaker did not fully contextualize; the staff's principal, consistent point was that workers' compensation comprises a small percentage of claims but consumes a large portion of costs. The county indicated it is continuing to seek ways to manage that risk, including pooling options.
