• Review the insurance or rate group you are presently in to ensure you are being

compared appropriately to competitors in the same industry.

• Negotiate structural changes in the classification system where the industry you

are in is redundant, or is no longer relevant.

• Negotiate a classification change if your operations have changed.

• Conduct payroll audits to verify reported amounts are accurate, make

necessary adjustments and request refunds where appropriate.

• Review your experience rating position to ensure you are paying the appropriate

assessment.

• Negotiate an adjusted rate based on enhanced performance resulting

from a safety program and/or an improved claims management system.

• Negotiate new experience rating initiatives with the appropriate workers' compensation board in your jurisdiction.

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• Review policies of the various jurisdictions where you operate and ensure any proposed structural or policy changes are negotiated with you prior to implementation.

• Represent concerns regarding penalties and interest charges for underpayments, late filing

and other assessment matters related to reporting assessable payroll.

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