Robert W. Standen
President
Rob Standen joined Key Risk in 2003. With over 20 years in the property casualty industry, he has held various management positions with two regional carriers focused on workers’ compensation insurance products and third-party administrative services. During his tenure at Key Risk, he has led the claims and managed care operations and has served as President since 2007.
Officers
Robert W. Standen
President
Rebecca H. Karr, CPA, CPCU
Chief Operating Officer &
Chief Financial Officer
Joseph J. Abriola
Vice President –
Claims & Managed Care
Joe C. Brooks, II
Senior Vice President –
Human Resources/Administration
John A. Godfrey, CPCU
Senior Vice President –
Underwriting & Risk Management Services
Michael H. Marcus
Vice President –
Corporate Marketing Officer
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Key Risk Insurance Company
Key Risk Management Services, Inc.
Our Mission
Key Risk is a trusted provider of workers’ compensation insurance and third party administrative services, dedicated to building longterm relationships with Key Alliance agencies and clients.
Through an ongoing commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and education, Key Risk attracts and retains associates with a unique blend of workers’ compensation expertise and a passion for excellence.
Enriching each client’s risk management strategies, we create and execute comprehensive solutions proven to protect people, support business and exceed expectations.Company Description
Founded in 1986, Key Risk is a leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance products and services for employers, large and small, from a diverse cross section of business and service organizations throughout the Eastern United States.
Recognized by Business Insurance as a 2011 Best Place to Work in Insurance, Key Risk operates as an insurance company and third-party administrator focused on risk management, claims administration and managed care services (including case management and medical bill adjudication services). Key Risk is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina and operates through regional offices and staff dedicated to specific territories strategically located throughout the core states within the Company’s regional footprint, including: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia.
The Key Risk Difference
Outcome Driven Excellence in everything we do forms the cornerstone of our reputation for integrity, ethical business practices and market stability. We constantly innovate and improve our practices in order to provide better outcomes for our agents, their clients, and the self-insured employers we support.
Expertise Through our integrated resources and expertise in risk management, claims management and managed care, we work with employers to tailor solutions that help to protect their employees, increase work-place productivity and reduce workers’ compensation costs over the long term.
Specialization Our sole focus on workers’ compensation and extensive knowledge of target industries allows us to deliver optimized risk management solutions for the diverse workers’ compensation exposures faced by our clients.
Relationships We believe in developing long-term partnerships with our Key Alliance agents, their clients, and the self-insured employers we support. Working together, we achieve better outcomes.
Personalized Strategic Approach By integrating the people, expertise, and technology needed, our Essentials Risk Management program is tailored to meet the individual needs of each employer. Regardless of employer size, industry category and overall workers compensation experience, Key Risk’s dedicated risk management professionals are committed to providing every employer with personalized service and industry expertise.
People We employ over 275 associates who are experts in their fields and are committed to delivering better outcomes for our clients. Our employees are our greatest resource and define who and what we are, as well as what we can become.
Local Presence With regional offices and territory-focused staff strategically located throughout the core states in which we operate, our local presence allows us to optimize opportunities and enhance the quality of our decision-making process, providing quicker responses and locally-focused customer service.
Technology Recognizing the importance of technology, we continuously enhance our service platforms to support the needs of today’s highly automated workers’ compensation marketplace. This includes online programs such as MasterKey Connects™ our state-of-the-art risk management information platform, and PremiumSync™ an automated payment solution allowing employers to pay-as-they-go.
Distribution Key Risk Insurance Company’s products are distributed through our Key Alliance agency program comprised of a select group of independent agents and brokers.
Key Risk Management Services, LLC supports policy services for Key Risk Insurance Company clients as well as third-party administrative services for self-insured employers.
About W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralized structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals. We have the expertise and resources to utilize our strengths in the present environment, and the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.
Contact Information
All Key Risk offices can be reached at (800) 942-0225. You may also contact us at our Greensboro address.
7900 McCloud Road
Suite 300
P.O. Box 49129
Greensboro, NC 27419
Tel: (336) 668-9050
Fax: (336) 605-7544
www.keyrisk.com
For more specific information on Key Risk, please contact one of our regional directors or business development team members:
Carolinas Region
(NC and SC)
Anne H. Myers
Senior Vice President
and Regional Director
amyers@keyrisk.com
(800) 942-0225, ext. 7327
Mid-Atlantic Region
(VA, WV, MD)
Susan Preston
Regional Directorp
spreston@keyrisk.com
(800) 942-0225, ext 5030
Southern Region
(KY, TN, AL, and GA)
Janice C. Duggins
Assistant Vice President and Regional Director
jduggins@keyrisk.com
(800) 942-0225, ext. 7732
Healthcare Group
(All States)
Glen R. "Chip" Marohn
Director of Healthcare
gmarohn@keyrisk.com
(800) 942-0225, ext 5012
Third Party Administration
Alternative Risk Services
Self-Insured Clients (All States)
Jane Owens
Manager, Business Development
Alternative Risk Services
jownes@keyrisk.com
(800) 942-0225, ext 7908
Financial Highlights
Key Risk Insurance Company maintains excellent financial strength ratings, including a Berkley Insurance Group rating of A+ (Superior) Financial Size Category XV from A.M. Best Co. Key Risk delivers better outcomes through our specialization in workers’ compensation, our local expertise and our commitment to long-term relationships. Our steadfast focus on delivering products and services that generate mutually profitable outcomes serves as the foundation for our long-term success.


