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How Members Benefit
The West Virginia Self-Insurers Association offers a unique forum for members. Only as a group can self-employers initiate input, change and reform to many areas that affect self-insurers. Through the Association, self-insurer companies are assured a voice for positive change and reform.

Annual Conference
Each year, the West Virginia Self-Insurers Association holds an annual conference. This event is designed to offer opportunities for information exchange, review of issues affecting self-insurers, and development by members of the Association's agenda and areas of emphasis in the upcoming year. Key guests and speakers provide insight and perspective into a variety of areas dealing with self-insured employers. Historically, the event has enjoyed overwhelming participation by members.

Beyond these and other benefits to its members, the work and impact of the West Virginia Self-Insurers Association ultimately benefits all companies and residents.

Accomplishments
Members contribute to the focus and direction of the Association's efforts. Since its formation, the accomplishments and impact of the West Virginia Self-Insurers Association have been visible and noteworthy. A brief summary of the Association's acheivements includes:
Evolution of the Association into a significant player in the rulemaking process within the State of West Virginia's Workers' Compensation System.

Important participation and input into workers' compensation legislative reforms in 1990, 1993, 1995 and 2003.

Support, comment, and negotiation on rules for security requirements for all self-insurers doing business in West Virginia.

Development of events such as the annual conference which serve as a primary vehicle for networking and a platform for review of activities that will best serve West Virginia employers.