About afinida Risk
At Afinida Risk, we understand that navigating the complex landscape of occupational safety, risk management, safety compliance and workers’ compensation is crucial for businesses to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. Our mission is to empower organizations with innovative solutions and strategic insights to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
Who We Are
Afinida Risk Management is a team of seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in occupational health & safety, insurance, workers’ compensation, systems analysis, workforce training, OSHA compliance and claims management. Our collective experience enables us to tailor solutions that address the unique challenges faced by our customers.
What We Do
We offer a comprehensive suite of risk management services designed to safeguard your business and enhance its resilience. From risk assessment and analysis to the implementation of robust risk mitigation strategies, we work closely with our clients to develop customized solutions that align with their objectives and priorities.
Our approach is built on values that guide every decision we make. We prioritize integrity by acting honestly and transparently, trust by remaining accountable, and innovation by challenging the status quo. We are committed to delivering tailored HR solutions and fostering a collaborative culture that supports your business’s success.
Integrity
We act honestly and transparently.
Trust
We are accountable
Innovation
We challenge the status quo.
Commitment
We are dedicated
Collaboration
We embrace a culture of teamwork.
Meet Our Team of Experts
Jeff Yeaw
Director, Risk Operations & Safety
Jeff Yeaw oversees the Claims and Risk Management divisions in his role as Director of Risk Operations and Safety at Afinida Risk.
Jeff is a certified Associate of Risk Management (ARM) and received an MBA at the Pepperdine School of Business. He has consulted directly with companies and industries of all sizes such as SpaceX and UPS since 2003 on workers’ compensation, general liability, commercial auto and occupational health & safety matters. Jeff enjoys building relationships with companies and assisting them with risk reduction and supporting a safe work environment.
Michael Yach
Operations Manager Claims & Risk
Michael manages the operations of the Workers’ Compensation Claims and Risk department to meet operational, financial, and service requirements. He has over 33 years of diverse insurance experience covering many areas, from outside investigation of auto, property, general liability incidents, internal oversight of claims as well as sales and marketing. Michael enjoys developing productive relationships with his coworkers as well as clients and the people he meets.
Tom Irving
Senior Safety and Risk Consultant
Tom, formally trained and certified in Accident Reconstruction, he has investigated several thousand accidents including highway motor vehicle crashes, and industrial workplace losses, involving property damage, injury, and multi-fatality. Tom uses this experience to identify risk with effective solutions for improving client workplace safety and claim prevention.
Tom keeps current on proposed rulemaking and final rule changes to help clients with their OSHA, USDOT and other state and Federal regulatory compliance.
Also, Tom has significant experience with defense case litigation presenting as an expert witness, deposition and testimony against inflated and fraudulent claims. Tom understands the employer’s responsibility for maintaining a reasonable standard of care while also minimizing client exposure.
Focused on long-term client satisfaction and cooperative co-employer relationships, Tom enjoys serving our clients applying all his expertise to offer practical methods for improved loss prevention that match client commitment and resources.
Andrew Paul
Insurance Claims Manager
Andrew Paul manages insurance claims for Afinida Risk. He has ten years of experience managing claims, with a specialty in workers’ compensation. His goal is to provide excellent service by managing and advising clients on the workers’ compensation process and claims closure. Andrew likes traveling and playing different sports with his two children.
Jose Miguel
Workers’ Compensation Administrator
Jose Miguel is the workers’ compensation administrator at Afinida Risk.
Jose provides customer service to our client customers and support to our Claims and Risk Management divisions.
He enjoys helping customers and responding to customer requests, including certificates of insurance.
Why Choose afinida Risk
- Expertise: Our team is comprised of industry experts, with years of occupational safety experience in varied industries, with consulting and workers’ compensation expertise.
- Innovation: We analyze historical information and assess the current environment to deliver forward-thinking action plans.
- Client-Centric Approach: We prioritize client satisfaction and are committed to providing personalized support and guidance every step of the way.
- Results-Driven: Our track record of success speaks for itself. We have helped numerous organizations achieve their risk management goals with measurable outcomes that drive profit and improved safety cultures.
Offering the Best Solutions
Afinida, for years we have been helping businesses across the nation managing their needs through specialized solutions from industry experts.
Our clients love being able to speak with a real dedicated account manager. Our account managers are flesh and blood human beings who want to help your business.
Afinida is a publicly traded company (TREP). Afinida’s suite of business solutions is ideal for small and medium sized businesses across all industries.
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Our employees are our greatest asset
Afinida delivers full-service HR, Payroll, Risk Management, Accounting, and Marketing solutions to businesses across the country. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees can reach their full personal and professional potential, give back to their communities, and genuinely enjoy working together.