COA’s Workers’ Compensation program pays dividends for the first time!

Congratulations! If you are one of the California Optometric Association members who participated in the sponsored Workers’ Compensation program for the policy period February 2012 through January 2013, you are part of the group of members enjoying a 10% dividend return. 

In addition, rates are staying the same for the 2015 policy year!  The dividend and lack of a rate increase are due to positive program loss experience, and run counter to the trend in the larger market towards substantial rate increases.  

With this year’s dividend declaration by Zenith Insurance Company (Zenith)*, COA members like yourself will have shared a total of $141,426 in returned surplus premiums by buying Workers’ Compensation insurance from your Association.**

Members benefit from COA and Mercer working together with Zenith to properly manage the program.  Those who participate in the COA sponsored Workers’ Compensation program benefit from a number of factors:

• Consistently competitive rates. 
• Outstanding customer service.
• Joining a plan designed for Optometrists that only Optometrists can join.
• Program design and management by Mercer with dedicated representatives ready to work with you to make sure your plan performs for your practice.

What’s more, Zenith makes a library of loss control tools available, including OSHA logs, safety posters and other valuable resources that help you manage future costs. Because safer workplaces contribute to lower workers’ compensation premiums and less lost time for employees, the importance of effectively preventing injuries and managing claim costs is clear.

Remember! The dividend calculation is reviewed every policy year. As long as you remain enrolled in the program for the entire policy period, you may be eligible for any potential dividend declared for that year. Please take advantage of this opportunity by calling a Mercer Client Advisor at 800-775-2020 to receive a premium indication, and see how your current policy compares.

*   ZNAT Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zenith Insurance Company, is the underwriter for the California Optometric Association program.

**  Additional qualifications also apply. Payment of future dividends cannot be promised or guaranteed. Past dividend performance is no guarantee of an insurer’s future dividend performance. Under California Law it is unlawful for an insurer to promise the future payment of dividends under an unexpired workers’ compensation policy or to misrepresent the conditions for dividend payment. Dividends are payable only pursuant to conditions determined by the insurer’s Board of Directors or other governing board of the Company following policy expiration. The insurance policy, not this communication, forms the contract between the insured and the insurance company. The policy may contain limits, exclusions, and limitations that are not detailed in this communication. Coverages may differ by state. Zenith Insurance Company, Woodland Hills, CA.

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