We are delighted that you have selected Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, to insure your employees for on-the-job injuries and illnesses.
The following information and materials will help you to meet California legislative requirements.
As a new policyholder, there are certain actions we recommend you do first. Please see the steps below to help get started.
Provide the Facts About Workers’ Compensation brochure to each of your current employees and future new hires.
To get this (and other items on our portal), please register first here.
Post the Notice to Employees: Injuries Caused by Work (DWC 7) in a noticable area at all locations where you have employees (such as an employee bulletin board). Spanish versions must be posted where you have Spanish-speaking employees.
We recommend that you display the Fraud Poster in a common area frequented by all employees. Preventing workers’ compensation insurance fraud begins with educating employees of the consequences of committing this crime.
We suggest that you also take the following actions now. These links provide resources for you and your employees.
Locate a provider within our MPN that works best for your business and employees.
When an injury or illness occurs, please remember to log it on the OSHA log (Form 300).
If a fatality or serious injury/illness has occured, you must report the incident to the nearest Cal/OSHA office within 8 hours. To find the nearest Cal/OSHA office, call (510) 286-7000.
Register for reoccuring payments to help prevent late fees and pay bills on-time.
Let your employees know about the purpose of our MPN. In addition, share with them the contact information for the facility/physician that’s best for you.
Triage access is available year-round, 24/7 with our MPN+ app. Injured workers get instant access to California board certified ER physicians. Spanish-speaking services are also available.
An important element of our partnership with you is providing professional injury prevention services at no extra cost.
We are confident that we will be an asset to your business. To talk to a Preferred Risk Advisor, call (888) 471-9001 and select “2” from the menu options.
We work with you on the following:
Identify hazards that can contribute to employee injuries.
Conduct surveys to evaluate the use of hazardous materials.
Assist with the development of your Injury and Illness Prevention Program to help you meet regulatory requirements.
Provide educational materials and training programs so your employees understand their safety responsibilities.
Review injury records to identify trends and causes of employee injuries.
Toll free: (888) 472-9001
General Questions: PolicyServices@peiwc.com
MPN Assistance: MPN@peiwc.com
Risk Advisors Loss Control Services: Safety@peiwc.com
