Avizent Unveils Newly Enhanced Loss Control Services, Continues Efforts to Help Employers Ensure Compliance and Reduce Workplace Accidents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 9, 2010)—Employers nationwide are recognizing that the federal government intends to expand and strengthen Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) authority, and ensure strict adherence to industry-specific guidelines. National claims and risk management service provider Avizent is preparing for these changes by expanding its in-house Loss Control program to serve clients nationwide.
“The federal government is committed to improving workplace safety and ensuring that OSHA guidelines are followed to the letter,” noted Thomas Watson, CEO of Avizent. “With our new Loss Control services, we’ll work with employers to develop the training programs they need to help them meet stricter safety requirements and achieve compliance.”
Avizent’s Loss Control team has more than 20 years of experience developing customized programs for employers of all sizes. They will work in conjunction with Atlanta-based Risk Consultants, Inc. (RCI) to provide site-specific evaluations as well as web-based training programs. The team’s Loss Control services will focus on helping businesses to achieve regulatory compliance and create the safest possible work environment for their employees.
Avizent Introduces New, Innovative Captive Program Covering Excess Risk for Employee Health Benefits
COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 23, 2010)—National claims and risk management service provider Avizent announced today the creation of an innovative health benefits captive program for self-funded employers.
The program, called Avizent Benefit Re, is designed to cover excess insurance costs, and is available to employers with 50+ employees and a minimum of $25,000 retention in their health plan. It offers employers the potential for more freedom and flexibility in their benefits, and significant cost savings on premiums for excess insurance.
Captives and self funding arrangements are options usually limited to Fortune 500 companies and large employers. Avizent, which has offered group and risk sharing services for more than 13 years, has developed this new health benefits captive program to help a wider range of employers maximize their savings and encourage those who are not self-funded to consider the option.
Avizent Executives and Top Clients Outline Trends Impacting Workers' Compensation and Liability Marketplace in 2010
While 2010 Holds Promise, Key Issues Remain on the Horizon
COLUMBUS, Ohio (February 16, 2010)—With 2009 destined to go down in history as one of the most tumultuous years on record for the property & casualty (P&C) insurance industry, organizations that purchase workers' compensation and liability insurance services are hopeful, yet cautious, for the coming year. Executives from Avizent, one of the fastest growing national claims and risk management service providers, predict a better year ahead, but caution that burdensome new legislation, coupled with a difficult economy will continue to create new challenges for the industry.
Avizent is well positioned to help organizations address many issues that the New Year may bring. Despite difficulties in the market, Avizent experienced a very successful 2009, which included the highest annual revenues and earnings in the company's history.
"While businesses nationwide have changed to adapt to the ongoing economic challenges, they will need to continue to tailor their strategic plans to respond to new laws and industry trends on the horizon," notes Thomas Watson, CEO of Avizent. "In 2010, we will continue to enhance our services and help clients prepare for these changes, control costs, improve outcomes and successfully respond to the needs of their business."