The Richards Group is pleased to announce that Shannon Prescott recently earned the Certified WorkComp Advisor designation, conferred by the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. The Asheville, North Carolina based organization trains insurance professionals to locate costly errors in Workers’ Compensation coverage. The certification training provided by the Institute is essential in reviewing Workers’ Compensation insurance reports. Designation holders must commit to continuing education and recertification every three years. In the eight years since the first advisors were certified, Certified WorkComp Advisors have saved business owners millions of dollars in Workers’ Compensation overcharges.
“Companies are often unaware that they are paying too much for Workers’ Compensation,” commented Shannon Prescott. “With the training I received from the Institute, I have the knowledge to detect errors, and can be more effective in saving money for our clients.”
“We are excited that Shannon continues to expand her expertise in areas that benefit our clients,” added Peter Richards, VP of Commercial Insurance and Risk Management. “Shannon has an outstanding knowledge of a wide range of safety topics which are now complimented by her workers compensation training. Her efforts exemplify our approach of going beyond the use of insurance products to provide value for clients of The Richards Group.”
In addition to analyzing workers compensation plans, Shannon assists clients with compliance and safety program evaluation and implementation, helping them achieve compliance with OSHA, DOT and DOL regulations. Shannon has a Property and Casualty insurance license, is an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer for General Industry and Construction courses and a National Safety Council First Aid/CPR Instructor. Shannon is the current Board Chair of the United Way of Windham County and Vice Chair of the Franklin County Young Professionals.
The Richards Group, headquartered in Brattleboro, Vermont, has provided local Insurance, Retirement Plan and Employee Benefits solutions to clients throughout Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts since 1867. The firm currently has over 130 employees in 12 locations and was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Vermont” in each of the past 4 years by Vermont Business Magazine and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. The Richards Group has expanded services to include Safety, Wellness and Human Resources consulting. For more information about the firm and its capabilities, please visit www.therichardsgrp.com.