Longshore Insider

In this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with Mare Island Dry Dock's Executive Compliance Director, Ken Creel, about his strategies for engaging supervisors and creating safety leadership within his organization.
Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU)

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. As program administrator, AEU provides services such as claims handling, loss control, and underwriting, as well as longshore consulting and leadership training.

With a history rooted in maritime, AEU is keenly aware of the challenges faced by waterfront employers and has carefully built services and teams to directly meet those needs. Longshore insurance is our specialty, so our members can rest assured their unique exposures are being handled by experts.

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In this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with AEU LEAD Director Joe White about behavior-based safety. Learn how emotions play a significant role in whether or not your teams work safely.
Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. (AEU)

The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. is the program administrator of the American Longshore Mutual Association Ltd (ALMA), a group self-insurance fund authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide USL&H coverage for the liabilities of its members under the United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. As program administrator, AEU provides services such as claims handling, loss control, and underwriting, as well as longshore consulting and leadership training.

With a history rooted in maritime, AEU is keenly aware of the challenges faced by waterfront employers and has carefully built services and teams to directly meet those needs. Longshore insurance is our specialty, so our members can rest assured their unique exposures are being handled by experts.

Learn more about AEU

amequity.com | Linkedin | Facebook

The ultimate goal of any longshore claim is resolution. One option that has a lot of advantages for both employers and claimants is mediation, which allows all parties agree on the final outcome. In the middle of a global pandemic, virtual mediations are on the rise.
In this episode, we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of virtual mediations, and the possibility of growing in popularity even after the country re-opens for business.
Featuring:

• Dave Widener, director of claims advisory services, The American Equity Underwriters
• Brian McElreath, partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter

Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. Through webcasts, podcasts and blogs, we cover safety, claims, operations and more, all to help waterfront employers run and grow their business while controlling costs.

The Shipbuilders Council of America is a trade association representing the shipyard industrial base in the United States. The SCA advocates on behalf of their members, focusing on policies and programs that impact the shipbuilding and ship repair industry - one that is so vital to both our economy and national security.

Featuring:

• Rob Stuardi, managing director, The American Equity Underwriters
• Matt Paxton, president, Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA)

Links:

• Shipbuilders Council of America website
• 2020 SCA Virtual Annual General Membership Meeting
• 2020 SCA Fall General Membership Meeting

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses in the maritime industry are considered essential. And as employees continue to work, claims will inevitably occur. This episode discusses how the pandemic is impacting longshore claims handling, how medical treatment is changing for injured workers, and the impact that fear has on the treatment process.
Featuring:

• Dave Widener, director of claims advisory services, The American Equity Underwriters
• Brian McElreath, partner, Lueder, Larkin & Hunter

Longshore Insider is a production of The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. Through webcasts, podcasts and blogs, we cover safety, claims, operations and more, all to help waterfront employers run and grow their business while controlling costs.