Wood Products of Virginia Group Self Insurance Association provides Workers’ Compensation protection for businesses located in Virginia engaged in the wood products industry. Utilizing a unique, cost-effective approach to risk management, this program provides stability, superior loss control and an opportunity for dividends on surplus funds.

Over $16.7MM in approved dividends


Average 18% ROI to members

Wood Products of Virginia

Quick Facts

Founded1982
Members52
Annual Premium Volume$1.9 Million
Average Mod0.93
ReinsurerSafety National Casualty Corp.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Must be in the business of handling lumber
  2. Must generate $10,000 in premium
  3. Must have sound financial metrics and long-term stability

Dividends Approved

In The Words Of A Client

Wood Products of Virginia has been a valued partner for the safety and care of our employees for many years. Not only do we receive a quick and thorough response following any accidents, but we have the benefit of their Risk Management Consultant’s experience and expertise with accident prevention. Furthermore, the dividends we receive are a great way to help pay for the next year’s premium. The management team makes things run smoothly.

Tatum Ferguson
Ferguson Land and Lumber Co.

Who We’ve Worked With

Carpentry Shops

Furniture Manufactures

Building Materials Dealers

Furniture Assemblers

Business Classifications

The most common primary classes of business in the Association are listed below, but other classifications could be eligible:

NCCI Code  Classification Name
2710  Sawmills
2731  Planing / Molding Mills 
2735  Furniture Stock Manufacturing 
2759  Pallet, Box or Box Shook Manufacturing
2802  Carpentry Shop
2881  Furniture Assembly
2883  Furniture Manufacturing
2916  Veneer Products Manufacturing
2960  Wood Preserving
8058  Building Material Dealers
8232  Lumberyard
8602  Timber Cruisers