About Us

Mission Statement

The mission of the Compensation Advisory Organization of Michigan is to enhance the Michigan Workers' Compensation System through customer service, education and the administration of the Michigan Workers' Compensation Placement Facility.

The Compensation Advisory Organization of Michigan will perform its duties in an equitable, professional, and responsive manner when dealing with all participants in the system.

CAOM Bylaws

View the CAOM Bylaws here.

Facility Plan of Operations

View the MWCPF Plan of Operations here.

Annual Reports

Annual CAOM and MWCPF reports can be found here.

Meeting / Holiday Schedule

2025 MEETING SCHEDULE
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2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
2025 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
2024 DCC Schedule
2023-2024 Board Chair Rotation

History

June 2017:

D. Brueckman becomes president

Aug. 2016:

4th Servicing Carrier Bid Process Conducted

Dec. 2015:

MWCPF Retro Refund for policy year 2011

Oct. 2015:

OFIS Exam

Mar. 2015:

CAOM introduces Michigan's Manage Policy Web Product

Dec. 2014:

$73 million in premium and 18,000 risks in Pool

Dec. 2014:

CAOM/MWCPF moves to new office, same building in Livonia

Nov. 2013:

New web based mod quote system

Jul. 2012:

J. Heikkinen becomes President

Oct. 2011:

OFIR Exam

May 2011:

Michigan hosts WCIO

Mar. 2011:

Online Assigned Risk Application process begins

Jan. 2011:

WCCRIT Electronic Unit Statistical Report edits

Dec. 2010:

$42 Million in Premium; 14,000 in Pool; 3 Servicing Carriers

Jul. 2010:

Electronic Letters of Authority

Feb. 2010:

Michigan Financial Data Reporting Application revised (MIFDRA II)

Jan. 2008:

Paper Policy Processing Fee started

Oct. 2007:

New Computer System

Jul. 2007:

OFIS Exam

Jan. 2007:

$75 Million in Premium; 23,000 Risks in Pool; 3 Servicing Carriers

Aug. 2006:

Michigan Added to WCRI's Seventh CompScope

Jul. 2006:

Second Servicing Carrier Bid Process Conducted

Jan. 2006:

Michigan Financial Data Reporting Application (MIFDRA)

Aug. 2005:

Electronic Proof of Coverage begins

Jan. 2005:

WCA Directors Advisory Council formed

May 2004:

CAOM/Facility celebrates 60 years of service

Oct. 2003:

OFIS exam

Oct. 2003:

ACCCT Compensation Data Exchange (CDX), Experience Worksheets lookup (EXR), started

Apr. 2003:

Mods on the web

Jan. 2002:

Milliman USA Actuarial Contract starts

Nov. 2001:

P. deGraffenreid retires

May 2001:

First servicing carrier bid process conducted

Jul. 2000:

Automated Mods program

Dec. 1999:

Less than $32 Million in premium; less than 20,000 risks in Pool

Nov. 1998:

Unit Statistical Report Fine System

Apr. 1997:

CAOM Web Site established

Apr. 1997:

Ratings Auto Faxed

Dec. 1996:

Office reorganized/ Space reduction

Sep. 1995:

1st Actuarial RFP

May 1995:

WCIO established

Apr. 1995:

Imaging System installed

Aug. 1994:

AR Depopulation Report

Jul. 1993:

J. Stage becomes President

Dec. 1992:

$185 Million in premium and over 26,000 risks in Pool

Jan. 1990:

Office moves to Livonia

Jul. 1989:

J. Corbin becomes President

Oct. 1986:

First Fax Machine Installed

Mar. 1985:

First PC Installed

Jun. 1983:

R. Stewart becomes President

Mar. 1983:

R. VanVonderen retires

Jan. 1983:

Open rating begins CAOM/FACILITY created

Jun. 1981:

F. Kilbourn Retires

May 1981:

R. Stewart Vice President

Dec. 1980:

$75 million in pool

Jun. 1980:

WCRIAM moves to Birmingham

Jun. 1980:

Hewlett Packard Mini Computer Installed

Oct. 1978:

G. Wood becomes GM

Jul. 1978:

Employee Savings Plan Started

May 1976:

Bureau Managers start semi-annual meetings

Dec. 1975:

W. Morgan Retires, R. VanVonderen GM

May 1970:

Bureau moves to Southfield

Apr. 1970:

J.C. Marshall Retires, W. Morgan GM, R. VanVonderen Asst. GM

Apr. 1964:

A. Cowlin Retires, J.C. Marshall GM

May 1958:

Bureau moves

May 1955:

W. Morgan becomes Secretary, W. Pullen Comptroller

May 1954:

Employee Retirement Plan

Jun. 1946:

Bureau closes on Saturdays during Summer

Apr. 1945:

Notice of 1st Annual Meeting

Nov. 1944:

A. Cowlin GM, J.C. Marshall Assistant GM

May 1944:

Michigan Workmen's Compensation Rating Bureau Constitution

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