STRENGTH:  Our fund is very strong financially with a renewal premium at $8 million and investments in excess of $21 million. The premium of our membership has increased by approximately $1 million from last year for the same size of membership. This increase means that our members have grown; and we believe that we may have contributed to their growth by allowing more operational money to be used for just that -operations- instead of being deposited into an insurance account for security purposes. The other side of the financial picture is investments. We chose to divide the assets into two investment houses for better utilization and growth of the investment monies. This strategy has proven to be the best way to avoid major losses through the past slow periods of economic growth in the financial markets, and the best way to take full advantage of the upturns in market growth for our investment monies. Our CPA advisor sits on our monthly board meetings to ensure that we have the best guidance for the financial security of the fund.

SERVICE:  We're full service - Safety, Loss Control, & Personal Attention. We pride ourselves on the direct and immediate attention that we give to all member concerns. This personal service extends to the field with our responsive Safety Program and effective Loss Control Visit Program. Our safety director is dedicated to the program and teaches a multitude of quality subjects either on-site or at AGC offices in Jackson or Gulfport, all with the sole intent of creating an awareness among construction crews about safety hazards and ways to reduce employee injuries and claims. We have two safety-trained, loss control specialists who continually visit job sites throughout the state to apprise superintendents of hazards and technical problems that could cause injuries, or problems with OSHA inspectors. These men are also dedicated to making each member work place safer for employees and less costly for contractors in claims and experience costs.

HONESTY:  This fund has been in existence for 17 years with management backing up members' decisions and executing the desires of the Board of Directors who are member contractors of the fund. Each board member serves voluntarily without compensation but as a leader of the construction industry and representative of their fellow brethren in the management and operation of the fund. They are briefed monthly on the status of the fund regarding financials, investments, new business, claim losses, collection actions of aged receivables, member problems/concerns, and all other aspects of the daily operations of the fund. These members look out for the well-being of the fund and give specific instructions to the fund administrators who carry out their duties with dedication and integrity to benefit the fund and its members. This integrity has remained intact at a high level for the 17 years of service provided to the fund.

• If it's a serious accident or injury, call Avizent immediately.
  
  
• Complete the "Employer's First Report" as instructed on the form. Determine the cause of the injury, and identify all witnesses.
  
  
• Submit complete form to Avizent by fax, telephone, or mail. DO NOT HOLD for medical bills.
  
  
• All invoices, reports, and correspondences for treatment should be sent to Avizent immediately. Please include your company name, your local address, the date of the accident, and the employee's name. Remember, effective risk management of workers' compensation claims begins with PROMPT REPORTING OF ALL ACCIDENTS. It is our intent to investigate each claim quickly. Fewer claims - and reduced costs from claims that do occur - are a financial benefit to you as a COMPTrust AGC member.