GuilfordPare, formerly named The Guilford Group, is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. GuilfordPare is a consulting firm specializing in workers’ compensation and disability management utilizing non-traditional approaches. Their experience included national and international corporations such as The Johns Hopkins Bayview Hospital, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Genuine Parts Corporation, Bostik USA, TOTAL FINA, Dunbar Armored Services, Kemper, SCOR, Commercial Risk, SelectHR and National Food Processors Association.

This highly effective approach used by GuilfordPare enables their clients to manage the administration and benefit cost of injury and illness. GuilfordPare serves three industries: private employers; reinsurance companies; and insurance companies.

Programs Providing Resolution.

Employers receive training at all levels of their organization to simplify the complex medical and legal issues associated with illness and injuries. All programs are specifically tailored to resolve the employer’s problems while providing them with the tools to establish goals and monitor future results. Proven return to work programs are instituted that dramatically improve worker productivity and morale.

Reinsurance clients benefit from GuilfordPare’s evaluation of reserve adequacy of a potential finite program. Review of claim best practices of ceding companies, and management services are provided for the book of claims.

Finding Effective Solutions.

Insurance companies benefit from GuilfordPare’s ability to substantially reduce cost in program business that is over budget, and provide solutions to large accounts with highly specialized claim needs. GuilfordPare also provides solutions to insurers for staffing shortages and training needs.

Results.

GuilfordPare has consistently reduced client’s cost by 30 to 50 percent and achieved the goals established by the client. Client recognition of outstanding performance has resulted in referrals being responsible for much of the firm’s growth. The firm has a commitment to remain an industry leader by attracting and retaining outstanding personnel and providing permanent solutions to complex problems.