Workers' Compensation: Cost or Competitive Advantage?

Workers' compensation is widely regarded as a non-discretionary expense. For some, it’s an unfortunate cost of doing business that adversely impacts the bottom line. For others, however, it’s a means of differentiating yourself from industry peers. In this episode, we spoke with Crystal Jones, a senior underwriter with The American Equity Underwriters, to explore practical ways mid and front-line managers can help reduce workers' compensation costs as a means of gaining a competitive advantage where it historically may not have existed. View this episode on our website. About CrystalCrystal Jones joined The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. in January 2011 and serves as a Senior Underwriter. She works as both a USL&H and State Act underwriter as the State Act program works in conjunction with the USL&H coverage to offer companion coverage. Prior to joining AEU, Crystal worked for a local insurance agency. Crystal received her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama in Communications with a minor in Sociology. She has earned both the Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) and Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) designations and was named a 40 Under 40 Award recipient at the 2020 Inland Marine Expo.  Where you can find CrystalCrystal on Linkedin======================Supervisor Skills: Secrets of Success is a production of AEU LEAD, a division of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. With 60 years of combined industry experience, our supervisor training program gives mid-level managers in the maritime industry the skills needed to influence employees, customers, and peers. This increases employee engagement, reduces turnover and rework, and ultimately results in higher profits for their company. Find AEU: amequity.com | Linkedin | Facebook