More West Virginia Counties Join Workers’ Compensation Pool

In the wake of a decision by a West Virginia workers’ compensation insurer to drop its program for government agencies, more counties are lining up to join a risk pool. County governments throughout the state are joining the West Virginia Counties Group Self-Insurance Risk Pool. The pool was created three years ago by 19 member counties to provide property and liability coverage. Among other things, the pool offers vehicle fleet coverage and power equipment and machine coverage.