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Marine Contractors Longshore Resource Center

Longshore Audits

Particularly with the introduction of the 6006F code in July 2006, the process of auditing marine contractors has changed.  As such, we are providing four guides here to help in this process. 

 

One is a guide to the 6006F code and the other codes that can be used by the marine contractors in the state of Florida.  Click here to download your personal copy.   Please note that this guide is specific to Florida as 6006F only exists in Florida.  If you have any exposures in other states, you need to consult with your insurance agent for information on those states.  

 

Two offers a guide to the Workers Compensation/Longshore audit process.  Click to download   This provides a step by step understanding of how the audit process works and what you can do to best prepare for it.

 

Three is ‘How to Prepare for an Audit’ from Zenith, which they have provided us.

 

And lastly, input from AIG on ‘How to Prepare for a Workers’ Compensation Audit’.

 

 

It is quite clear from our conversations with clients over the years that the more preparation work that is completed before the auditor walks in the door, the quicker and easier the audit will be and that will result in reduced disputes and disagreements.

 

If you want to dispute an audit

 

♦ Pay undisputed part of audit

 

♦ Put your dispute in writing to the insurance company

 

♦ Be specific, attach supporting documents

 

 

To help track payroll and make the audit easier, Dave Lowell, FMCA Member,  has created a weekly timesheet so he knows where his workers are and under what inhouse code they fall.  He uses some simple coding techniques, which are included in this example. 

 

 

Questions? 

Email:  FMCA@LIGMarine.com