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matsif

Michigan Association of Timbermen Self-insurers' Fund
bringing together safety, profitability and sustainability

Commitment

MATSIF is a group self-insurance fund with a 45+ year history of providing a quality workers’ compensation program to the wood products industry.

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Cost Reduction

As a self-insured group program, each member company has ownership in the fund. Our success and profitability are your success and profitability.

Program Details

Convenience

At MATSIF, customer service is our highest priority. We make it easy for you to file a claim, order safety equipment or pay premiums online.

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Premium Discount

Save up to 25% of your premium. Contact us to find out how.

Matsif Refunds

Refunds are returned to MATSIF members every year. To date, refunds have averaged 34% of collected premiums.

Claims Management

MATSIF contracts with Comprehensive Risk Services as our third party administrator to handle claims. All claims receive expert investigation and supervision to assure appropriate settlement and/or effective defense.

Loss Prevention Services

MATSIF has its own Loss Control Representatives on staff who are experienced in all areas of wood products from the harvesting of timber to finished goods. They help you control losses through implementation of safety programs tailored to the wood products industry and YOUR business including training videos, onsite inspections and availability of safety clothing designed specifically for the wood products industry.

Legal Defense

Legal defense services are integrated with claims management services and are supervised by the MATSIF administrator.

think safety
program

The Think Safety Program is a unique awards-based safety program developed specifically with the MATSIF membership in mind.

This program provides each member with a complete safety program that meets the MIOSHA standards. Members are provided with monthly training topics that pertain to their type of operation. All employees attending the safety meetings are eligible to win Wal*Mart, Meijer and Cabela gift certificates.

As a result of Think Safety and our members’ commitment to the program, accidents and injuries have been significantly reduced.

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Think Safety
Program

Aggressive Claims
Management

Control Of
Insurance Costs

member profiles

Here’s a sample of the diversity of our membership:

Manual Logging

Manual Logging

MATSIF offers training and methods in best practices to keep employees safe when
felling trees.

Mechanical Logging

Mechanical Logging

Our “Think Safety” program provides topics to keep employees safe in and out of
equipment.

Sawmill

Sawmill

Loss Control Services inspection will reduce and eliminate MIOSHA compliance issues.

Trucking

Trucking

Since not all truck drivers have the same job, MATSIF uses three different class codes to
help our members save money on premiums.

Pallet Shop

Pallet Shop

MATSIF offers Industry specific videos that are designed to provide training for
members' employees to help in reducing injury.

Arborist

Arborist

MATSIF has created a custom class code for ground crew members which results in cost
savings for our members.

proven results

For 45+ years, members have trusted MATSIF for their workers’ compensation
insurance. Here’s what they’re saying:

  • Workers compensation insurance through MATSIF is one of the easiest parts of running our business.

    Julie Penrose
    Owner, Holli Forest Products, Inc.
  • MATSIF has been a good fit for my company as I can count on consistent rates, fast and efficient claims processing and service from my MATSIF Loss Control Representative.

    Ray Corullo
    Owner, Corullo Forest Products
  • I find the assistance from Loss Control to be very helpful. I joined MATSIF 10 years ago and have zero regrets.

    Eric Boese
    Owner, Boese Associates, Inc.

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Address: 13168 State Highway M-28
Newberry, Michigan 49868
Phone: 906.293.3467
Toll Free: 800.711.7088
Fax: 906.293.3342
Email: [email protected]

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