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June 2023


Mark Isakson, Chesapeake Employers' New CEO Introduces Himself, Shares Good News

Mark Isakson, the new CEO of Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company, introduces himself to you in this video message. He also announces some good news that you'll want to share with your commercial clients.

New Job Safety Analysis Videos Available in English in Spanish

Help your clients make workplace safety a top priority by sharing our new Job Safety Analysis (JSA) videos with them. Available in English and Spanish, this two-part video series explains the importance of, and how to conduct, a JSA.


Kristin Klein, Director of Safety Services at Chesapeake Employers says, "These instructional videos target business owners and their workers in the construction, health care, manufacturing, and service industries. By the end of each video, the audience will be able to understand the hazards and risks employees face with the tasks they perform, how the JSA plays a major role in reducing or preventing injuries, and how to successfully conduct a JSA."


The videos are located on the Safety Resources tab on Chesapeake Employers' website. and our YouTube channel.


Also available on our website is a downloadable JSA form, in English and Spanish.


"All of these resources are free and can be shared with any of your commercial customers," explains Kristin. "We want all employers and their workers to be safe on the job, whether we insure them or not. Afterall, safety is everyone's responsibility."


To launch the videos in English, click the images below.


Spanish-language videos are linked here:

  1. La Importancia de Realizar un Análisis de Seguridad en el Trabajo (Parte 1)
  2. Cómo Realizar un Análisis de Seguridad en el Trabajo (Parte 2)

Target Class Codes Identify Growth Opportunities, High Hit Ratios

Chesapeake Employers recently released a list of 2023 target class codes that pinpoint high growth opportunities and high hit ratios. You can use this list to help identify possible rate savings for your clients.


Click on the flyer image or download the document from eServices to view the list.


Contact your Chesapeake Employers' Underwriter for a quote today.

AM Best Reaffirms A (Excellent) Rating for Chesapeake Employers

Chesapeake Employers Insurance is pleased to announce that on May 11, 2023, AM Best reaffirmed the company's financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of "a". 


AM Best stated that the credit ratings reflect Chesapeake Employers' strong balance sheet, which AM Best categorizes as strongest. AM Best also cites Chesapeake Employers' adequate operating performance, limited business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM) as the basis for the positive rating.


The rating firm also said that it expects Chesapeake Employers' balance sheet to remain in the strongest category.

Cancellation Due to Non-payment for a Prior Policy Term Will Resume August 1, 2023

Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company will reinstate normal premium cancellation practices, specifically canceling a current term policy due to non-payment (balance due) for a prior policy term, effective August 1, 2023.


More information about the cancellation process and options for payment is provided in this Customer Update

Audit Noncompliance Charge Now in Effect

As a fully affiliated member of the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), Chesapeake Employers Insurance adopted the Audit Noncompliance Charge (ANC) process in May 2023. 


  • Chesapeake Employers will apply a 50% surcharge based on the estimated premium if the charge is to be applied to a noncompliant term.


  • In addition, failure to cooperate with the audit after the second noncompliance charge may result in a cancellation of workers' compensation coverage.


Please refer to Producer Bulletin 23 03 for more information.

Need to Reach us by Email?

Whether you need to request a policy change or have a general finance request, you can easily communicate with us by email. Here's a list of commonly used email addresses to help answer your questions or make requests.

Visit our Website
Marketing Support Hotline
410-494-2140

Underwriting Hotline
410-494-2430

Customer Service Center
1-800-264-4943
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