GULF SHORES, Ala. – The City of Gulf Shores was recently presented with the Municipal Workers Compensation Fund (MWCF) “Ten Year Award.”

This award commemorates their participation in the Alabama League of Municipalities “specialized insurance program” for workers compensation. The City of Gulf Shores has been a member and purchased its workers comp insurance through this program, which was specifically designed for municipalities in the State of Alabama.

“We are honored and proud to have the City of Gulf Shores in the MWCF program,” Terry Young from the MWCF said. “The Mayor, Clerk and entire staff have worked hard year after year in managing their insurance costs and their efforts have paid dividends annually.”

Due to the City’s outstanding claims history and their continued efforts to successfully manage their insurance costs, the City has received more than $232,000 back in dividends from this insurance program during the past 10 years.

“Our Finance and Administration Department are to be commended for their efforts in tracking and ensuring compliance for each of our vendors and managing our insurance costs effectively,” Mayor Robert Craft said. “The entire City staff has truly made safety an integral part of our workplace culture and this award is a reflection of their hard work and dedication.”

According to MWCF, the City of Gulf Shores has consistently maintained an average MOD factor of .70, ranking them among the best in the nation. The MOD factor is calculated annually and provides an indication of how successfully companies are managing their insurance costs against the national average.

“Obtaining the workers compensation savings for Gulf Shores is truly a team effort,” Finance and Administration Director Cindy King said. “All City departments have truly made a commitment to reducing our workers compensation claims. Human Resources Manager Sandy Carden, has led the initiative to improve our ratings and staff members Candy Porter and Jane Cates assure we are compliant with workers compensation guidelines. Anna Fuqua of the accounting staff has also worked diligently with vendors ensuring documentation of compliance is obtained at all times.”