About Our Association

The Attorneys and Accountants Association Inc, and its affiliate Accountant Group Services are sponsored by the American Association of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants- the only association in the nation whose members are composed of professionals duly qualified to practice as they see fit, be it aboutlaw, accounting or both.

Our safety group programs operated in conjunction with the California State Compensation Insurance Fund, and provide our members:

  • Safety articles via this web site
  • On line safety resources
  • Help with information about safety and Cal/OSHA- available by telephone or e-mail
  • Analysis for individual members of their work related injuries and help in reducing losses
  • Ergonomic consultation
  • DVD/VHS training lending library
  • Safety training programs

Dues: For members joining after April 1, 2009, dues are one percent of estimated annual SCIF workers’ compensation premium, with a minimum annual dues of $10 and maximum annual dues of $100. This represents a continuing savings for members due to the 6% group discount of workers’ compensation premium under the State Fund group policy. Also, the minimum premium size is significantly lower for group members, providing even a larger benefit for small employers.

The safety group manager is Don Dressler, safety and risk manager, attorney and former workers' compensation insurance company president. He is a nationally-recognized expert in workers' compensation and reducing work injuries. For assistance in complying with California law related to safety and questions about workers’ compensation contact Don Dressler by email at:
DonDressler1 (at) hotmail (dot) com.

Our focus is to assist you to provide a safe work environment which, will increase productivity, result in fewer accidents and reduce workers’ compensation premiums.

Group Insurance

Enjoy the Advantages of a Group Plan
Joining a group program is a simple way for employers to get more from their workers’ compensation coverage. State Fund offers Group Workers’ Compensation Insurance through more than 200 trade associations, representing a wide range of industries throughout California. Group members enjoy numerous advantages that add value to a workers’ compensation policy, including:

  • Cost savings
  • Convenient service
  • Safety programs

Savings Advantages

  • All group policies receive a 6 percent discount. Because this group discount is combinable with other State Fund discounts, employers save more on their premiums.
  • Small employers with low payroll save by paying a reduced group minimum premium.
  • Because of a group’s mandatory loss-control threshold, employers have an added incentive to create safer workplaces and decrease their claims costs and experience modifications.

Service Benefits

  • Our group performs regular claims reviews. Close monitoring of claims can help resolve them sooner, which can result in reduced experience modification.
  • As a group member, you receive an additional layer of service from State Fund’s staff of group specialists. These resources can help employers more effectively take advantage of the trusted core of State Fund services.
  • Membership gives employers a voice for member feedback as well as a network for contacts and information.

Safety Enhancements

  • Group members share a commitment to maintaining a good safety record, with selective underwriting review to maintain low group losses.
  • Members get industry-focused safety services that may include the interpretation of regulations, emergency-care planning, safety seminars, and a review of workplace accidents and their costs and trends.