More about AGC of Washington’s Group Retro program

Among the many advantages of membership in AGCW is a program that can help your business with workers’ compensation. The Group Retro program does more than the standard workers’ comp program that others may have, going further into safety as well as individual refunds.

Here are some details about Group Retro that you may not know, with some of the clear selling points the program can provide your business.

Helping with business finances and budgets

Among the advantages of being a part of Group Retro are several that can positively affect your business. Here’s a look at what can be used to help you:

Experience rating: Being a part of Group Retro will decrease your experience rating, which saves you money in insurance premiums and helps you with more competitive bidding.

Light duty program: As part of Group Retro, you can provide programs for injured employees that enable them to return to the workforce. It also includes education on construction safety and other related information or certifications that can be customized to their situation. There are resource centers throughout the state as well as a portable program.

Performance-based refunds: The formula for Group Retro ensures that you can receive rewards for kept-on salary, safety improvements and light-duty program use.

Safe worksites program: The education component of the program means that you will improve employee morale as well as safety through techniques to create and maintain safety protocols. We’re a ready resource for free advice, training, workshops and updates on managing workers’ compensation and safety according to guidelines.

Reduced costs: With the AGCW’s hands-on assistance, you are able to minimize costs when occupational conditions or injuries occur. We also have an 80% success rate on industrial-insurance appeals, and we can provide free mediation representation.

Professional claims managers: Group Retro features experts in workers’ comp who are able to help you without extra charges to you. This includes one-on-one claim review and ongoing assistance.

Low administrative fees: We have the lowest administrative costs of any competing Retro program — and with no quarterly fees.

Many benefits for members of AGCW

Access to a higher level of workers’ compensation programs is just one of the benefits of being part of AGC of Washington. From health plans to retirement plans, special events to lobbying for your efforts, we can put the concerns and needs of the construction industry in our state at the forefront.

To find out more about AGCW, visit our website.