Gallagher Bassett has set up a COVID-19 task force with a cross-functional team of its senior leaders.
Mike Hessling, CEO North America of Gallagher Bassett, noted that the task force has partnered effectively with clients and carriers in evaluating and managing incidents with potential COVID-19 exposures.
Hessling commented: “Our team understands this is a critical time for our clients, their businesses and their injured workers.”
Also part of the task force is Gordy Padera, executive vice president and leader of captive practice client service team.
The firm’s risk control division, led by Padera, “offers bulletins and online training on topics ranging from COVID-19 prevention to work-from-home ergonomic advice, which again benefits captive members”, according to Hessling.
Hessling said: “Gallagher Bassett’s COVID-19 resource centre provides a one-stop-shop to captive members to gain important insights on the evolving regulatory landscape, tips for engaging with their workforce and managing mental health during this pandemic.”
“Our team understands this is a critical time for our clients, their businesses and their injured workers. This is truly Gallagher Bassett’s time to shine, and I’m incredibly proud of how our professionals, across all disciplines, have risen to the occasion”, he added.