Governing Committee
W.A.C. 284-22-050 (5)“Governing committee” means the committee responsible for administering the assigned risk plan. It shall consist of thirteen members, who shall be appointed by the commissioner. The director of the department of labor and industries shall be one member. The remaining members shall be selected to insure equal representation of each of the following interest groups; authorized insurers writing primary or excess workers’ compensation insurance, insurance producers, organized labor, and maritime employers.
Quarterly Governing Committee Meetings
In accordance with the Washington Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Assigned Risk Plan Bylaws (Article V) the Plan holds in-person meetings of the Governing Committee at least once each calendar quarter. Committee members are appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. Zoom meeting details may be available; please contact us if you are interested in attending virtually.
WARP Governing Committee Meeting
WARP Governing Committee Meeting
Our meetings are open to the public. Join us to participate in WARP’s quarterly business meeting.
WARP Quarterly Governing Committee Meeting
WARP Quarterly Governing Committee Meeting
Our meetings are open to the public. Join us to participate in WARP’s quarterly business meeting.
WARP Quarterly Governing Committee Meeting
WARP Quarterly Governing Committee Meeting
Our meetings are open to the public. Join us to participate in WARP’s quarterly business meeting.
Plan Structure
The chart below demonstrates how WARP is structured and shows the flow of operations.
Governing Committee Members
In accordance with the Washington Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act Assigned Risk Plan Bylaws (Article V) the Plan holds in-person meetings of the Governing Committee at least once each calendar quarter. Committee members are appointed by the Insurance Commissioner.
Note: Members below are listed in order of their tenure within the interest group.
Washington Labor & Industries (L&I)
| Member | Affiliation | Term Expiration |
| Bill Vasek | Representing Joel Sacks, Director of L&I | N/A |
| Mark Phillips | Alternate for Bill Vasek | N/A |
Labor
| Member | Affiliation | Term Expiration |
| Gordon Baxter, Secretary | Maritime Labor | 2028 |
| Dave Jacobsen, Vice Chair | Retired, Teamsters Local 174 | 2026 |
| Harry Thompson | IBEW Local 46 | 2027 |
Maritime Employers
| Member | Affiliation | Term Expiration |
| Dave Rutherford, Interim Treasurer | Washington Patriot Construction | 2028 |
| Chloe Miller | Hingston Miller Hingston, LLP | 2026 |
| Chad Partridge, Alternate for Chloe Miller | Hingston Miller Hingston, LLP | 2026 |
| Tom Scherting | Carrix/ SSA/ Homeport | 2027 |
Insurers
| Member | Affiliation | Term Expiration |
| Bill Stewart, Chair | Retired, Insurance Carrier | 2028 |
| John High | Alternate for Bill Stewart; Alaska National Insurance Company |
2028 |
| Tracey Hughes | Starstone National Insurance Co. | 2026 |
| Steve Ritchie | Key Risk Insurance | 2027 |
Insurance Producers
| Member | Affiliation | Term Expiration |
| Judy Evans | Seattle General Agency, Inc. | 2027 |
| Richard White | Alternate for Judy Evans Complement Marine Agency |
2027 |
| Max Monbouquette | USI Insurance Services | 2026 |
| Mike Davis | Durham & Bates/ Gallagher | 2028 |
Subcommittees
In accordance with the bylaws of the Washington USL&H Assigned Risk Plan Governing Committee, the following subcommittees have been established:
Executive Subcommittee
Membership: Bill Stewart (Chair), Bill Vasek, Dave Jacobsen, Gordon Baxter, Dave Rutherford
Insurance Subcommittee
Membership: Steve Ritchie (Chair), Bill Stewart, Gordon Baxter, Max Monbouquette
Investment Subcommittee
Membership: Dave Rutherford (Chair), Bill Vasek, Gordon Baxter
Reinsurance Subcommittee
Membership: Bill Stewart (Chair), Bill Vasek, Judy Evans, Tracey Hughes
Education Subcommittee
Membership: Judy Evans, Richard White, Dave Rutherford, Dave Jacobsen, Gordon Baxter, Max Monbouquette
Join Us!
Are you involved in the USL&H insurance industry and interested in contributing your ideas and opinions? Contact us to learn more about serving on the Governing Committee for WARP!