Taking Safety Seriously
Bob Adams fell in love with business while a student at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB); however, he didn’t fall in love with school. Bob left UAB to put in to [...]
THE FUND Launches Mobile App for Workers’ Compensation
Birmingham, AL Alabama Self-Insured (ASI), most commonly referred to as THE FUND, has launched a mobile app for its members and brokers. The app, ASIWCF, was created out of the desire to [...]
COVID-19 Announcement
Dear Member: We are aware of concerns about COVID-19, its impact on the workforce, and workers’ compensation coverage. We are taking actions within our organization to maintain a safe environment for our employees in [...]
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in Workers’
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in Workers’ Compensation A New Era in Healthcare Like much of the modern world, technology is changing healthcare. Specifically, the way that providers deliver care and the way that [...]
Why Experience Mods Make A Difference In Your Workers’ Comp Costs— And What You Can Do About It
For every industry involved with workers’ comp—but especially for those in more accident-prone industries such as construction—experience mods can make or break how much you pay for your premiums. But what exactly is [...]
3 Steps to Head Off Opioid Addiction Before It Begins
As the opioid crisis continues to grip our country—even escalating so far as to be declared a public health emergency—more precautions are being taken to stop the process of addiction before it can [...]
It’s High Time to Consider How Medical Marijuana Could Affect Workers’ Comp Key Questions YOU Need to Consider
Although a recently proposed piece of legislation regarding medical marijuana stalled in the Alabama House (it passed with a surprising majority in the Senate), it remains incredibly important to consider what the [...]
THE FUND and ABC Announce New Program, ConstructaComp
Birmingham, AL – May 31, 2019 Alabama Self-Insured Worker’s Compensation Fund (THE FUND) is pleased to announce the launch of a new program with the Alabama chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. [...]
NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN: How THE FUND Tamed One Company’s Workers’ Comp Issues
SITUATION When new owners took over Fravert Services in 1988, they inherited host of workers’ comp problems, including an almost non-existent safety culture that had previously resulted in two fatalities. The new leadership [...]
4 Steps to Create a Positive Relationship with Your Provider
Sometimes in the workers’ compensation arena, doctors are left in the dark about the actual working conditions of employees they treat for work-related injuries. From inviting physicians to tour the workplace to reaching [...]