SAIF News

SAIF in Oregon Reports Ice Caused Most Workplace Slips, Trips, Falls in 7 Years

SAIF in Oregon, which reported receiving 400-plus claims after January’s winter weather, said more Oregon workers were injured from slips, trips, and falls due to snow or ice than during any other storm since January 2017. SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ …

SAIF in Oregon Declares $135M Dividend for Policyholders

The SAIF board of directors declared a $135 million dividend for its policyholders, marking the 14th straight year SAIF has been able to offer a dividend. SAIF is a not-for-profit with a goal of making workers’ compensation coverage more available, …

People Moves: SAIF Names Tindall Vice President; Insurance Office of America Adds Spell in West

SAIF promoted Holly Tindall to the newly created position of vice president of corporate services. Tindall is responsible for administrative operations, facilities, and transportation and will serve on SAIF’s executive leadership team. Tindall was previously the director of the administrative …

People Moves: Dohrmann in California Promotes Jensen; SAIF Names Graneto Vice President

Dohrmann Insurance promoted Brian Jensen to vice president in employee benefits. Jensen will be responsible for managing the operations and account management team of the division. Jensen has 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, with 10 of those …

Oregon SAIF Declares $210M Dividend for Policyholders

Oregon’s nonprofit State Accident Insurance Fund Corp. (SAIF) on Wednesday declared a $210 million dividend for its policyholders and acknowledged the financial toll the pandemic has taken on Oregon businesses. “Oregon businesses continue to face tremendous uncertainty,” SAIF President and …

SAIF in Oregon Declares $100 Million Dividend for Policyholders

SAIF, Oregon’s state chartered workers’ compensation insurer, has declared a $100 million dividend for policyholders. Kerry Barnett, president and CEO of SAIF, remarked that the dividend comes at a difficult time for many Oregon businesses facing the challenges of the …

Oregon Employers Will Get $160 Million From SAIF

SAIF customers in Oregon will receive $160 million in dividends this year. The SAIF the board of directors declared a $120 million primary dividend to be paid to policyholders based on their premium, and a $40 million safety performance dividend …

Pets Account for Nearly 400 Workers’ Comp Claims A Year in Oregon

Slip and falls, flying tools, poor posture. The workplace can be dangerous, and now you can add pets to the risks that Oregon workers face. Dogs and cats have accounted for more than 1,900 claims since 2014 received by SAIF, …

SAIF in Oregon Names Williams Vice President Of Human Resources

Ian Williams has joined SAIF as vice president of human resources. Williams will oversee all aspects of HR, including compensation and benefits, employee engagement and retention and recruitment. Most recently, he was vice president of human resources at Belden Inc. …

Oregon SAIF Declares Dividends as Workers’ Comp Costs Decrease

The board of directors of the SAIF, the not-for-profit company providing workers’ comp insurance in Oregon, declared two dividends for customers: a $120 million primary dividend to be paid to SAIF’s policyholders, and a $40 million safety performance dividend to …