HIIG Names Crane Institute Certification a Risk Management Partner

September 25, 2013 - HIIG │Construction, a division of Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG), Houston, Texas, has named Crane Institute Certification (CIC), Villa Rica, Ga., one of its Risk Management Partners. The partnership allows for reduced premium costs to entities insured by HIIG.

 

"In today's market, certification of crane operators, riggers, signalpersons, and others working with and around cranes is expected and has become the industry standard. Certification is proven to be effective in mitigating risk. We have identified CIC Certifications as being best in class, which is why we will provide additional premium credits to any organizations utilizing CIC for the certification of their workers," said Kevin Cunningham, president of HIIG Construction. "We selected CIC as our Certification partner for many reasons, but primarily for the thoroughness of its testing, which distinguishes the skill level of the individual, and for the value to the customer. CIC's tests are highly efficient, low cost, and provide richer credentialing of workers."

 

According to Debbie Dickinson, executive director of CIC: "Accredited certification is the most reliable and valid means of qualifying workers and it offers employers an affordable method for documenting its risk management practices. CIC is pleased to be aligned with HIIG in a program that rewards companies for being proactive with safety."

 

According to Cunningham, insurance premiums are increasing as much as 15% industry wide. Offering additional premium credits for companies that demonstrate low risk factors, such as Certification by CIC, will help to offset those costs.