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The ABC Retro Committee has been called the most educational and important volunteer opportunity ABC offers. The hugely successful ABC Retro Program now represents 414 firms, paying approximately $27 million in workers’ comp premiums. The program has earned an averagere fund of over 39% since it began in 1994.

The credit for that success belongs to the nine-person ABC RetroCommittee, which sets all program policies, monitors all significant claims, safeguards the ABC Retro Contingency Reserve Fund, approves all program expenses, reviews applicants wishing to join, and decides whether companies will or will not be allowed to re-enroll in the program each year. There is now an opening available for someone wishing to serve on this important committee.

To be considered to serve on the committee, you must:
1. Have ownership in or be employed by an ABC member company that is a participant in good standing in the ABC Retro Program;
2. Possess a good understanding of the worker’s comp claims process and have experience dealing with claims;
3. Commit to a minimum of two years’ committee service;
4. Keep all information presented to the committee regarding individual companies in strictest confidence;
5. Attend at least one meeting each month, usually from 3:30 to 6:00 PM on the first Tuesday of the month except March, June, September and December, when it is the second Thursday. The meetings are held at the ABC office (additional meetings may be called as needed).

Experience in construction safety, human resources, and/or financial management is helpful, but not required.

Serving on the ABC Retro Committee allows you to provide a vital service to your association and its members as well as giving you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of retrospective rating, the claims management process, and workplace safety. If you are interested in a volunteer position offering this level of responsibility and satisfaction, please fax a letter expressing your qualifications and interest to: Ron Nolten, Chair, ABC Ron Nolten, Chair, ABC Retro Committee, c/o ABC, (425) 455-5701. Or mail your letter to ABC, 399 – 114th Ave. NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. You may also e-mail your letter of interest to Ann Jarvis. If you have any questions please call Vice President of Safety & Education Ann Jarvis at (425) 646-8000 or (800) 640-7789.