The Premier
Longshore Mutual

Latest News
New Solutions at Work: The Critical Role of Compressed Cylinder Caps
What is it? Solutions-at-Work or “SAW” are individual ideas where a Member of the Mutual looked at an existing hazard and, through their employee’s years of experience, knowledge, or creativity, developed a Solution to the problem that eliminated or reduced the hazard to employees and the chance of injury. Read more
New Project from M-CODED: Crane Tagline Safety Best Practices Document
The Marine Construction, Dredging, Offshore, Diving, and Energy (M-CODED) Subcommittee is excited to share its finished deliverables. Members Helping Members Read more
Operational Alert: Shipyard Worker Struck By Hydraulic Spreader
Operational Alert’s, inform Signal Mutual Members of serious incidents or a significant near-miss within the Mutual. If you have similar operations, please share this Operational Alert with operation managers, supervisors, equipment operators, and all affected employees. It is imperative that management, at all levels review their operations for similar hazardous... Read more

Our Mission: To continuously improve the economics, quality, safety and outcomes for our Members’ insurance requirements.

Our Vision: Helping Members prosper through smarter risk management
224
Members
98.2% Member Retention on Renewal
Over 9,000 Claims Managed Per Year

Our Coverage Solutions

Workers' Compensation is our focus and our specialty. However, we persistently seek
avenues to improve our efficiency and value proposition for both our Members and partners. This ongoing effort has led to the development of a comprehensive range of coverage solutions, offering convenience for our Members and helping to protect against gaps in coverage. Historically, our coverage solutions included incidental Maritime Employers’ Liability (MEL) coverage as well as the State Workers’ Compensation Companion Program. As our product lineup has evolved to better meet the needs of our Members, we have launched our SafeShore guaranteed cost program, a standalone Defense Base Act program (GovCon), and a Commercial Auto quoting platform.

United States Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)

We provide coverage for Federal Workers’ Compensation as required by the Longshore Act and its’ extensions to our Members on an unlimited statutory basis. We are also approved to provide coverage for each of the following extensions under the Longshore Act: Defense Base Act (DBA), Outer Continental Shelf & Lands Act (OCSLA), The Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Act (NAFIA)

SafeShore

Our SafeShore program was created to meet the market demand for cost-effective, responsive Longshore Workers’ Compensation coverage for smaller waterfront employers. Backed by the Signal Mutual Indemnity Association, SafeShore provides full statutory Longshore Act coverage at fixed, not filed rates.

GovCon

Signal’s GovCon division launched in March of 2023, focused on writing Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance for government contractors executing work for the US government overseas. The DBA is an extension of the USL&H Act. Given that many of Signal’s Members have DBA exposure, this coverage was a natural expansion of Signal’s existing capabilities.

State Act Companion Program

While Signal is not able to offer State Workers’ Compensation coverage, we have arranged for a companion State Act program, managed as a fixed cost facility and available to only Signal and SafeShore Members.

Commercial Auto Quoting Platform

In response to the continued dislocation in the commercial auto market and growing needs of our Membership, Members of the Mutual are now able to obtain commercial auto coverage from multiple A rated (or higher) carriers with national capabilities. Reach out to find out more on this program!

Safety is core to Signal

Signal Mutual partners with our Members to foster a safe environment - one that enables everyone to arrive home safely.

Our Signal Safety Resources Team works with Signal Members to positively influence safety culture and support the effective implementation of each company’s safety management system. Together, we strive to achieve an incident-free culture within the Mutual. Nothing is more important than working collaboratively with our Membership so that all our Member employees can return home injury-free. By teaming with Member executives, management, supervisors, and employees, we continue to encourage daily engagement, increased levels of commitment, and active participation in safety at their workplaces.

Connecting the Membership

Signal strongly believes in the exchange of experiences, solutions, and knowledge by facilitating connections. Our Members collaborate on projects, share best practices, and benchmark their processes. ‘Members Helping Members’; it's one of the many advantages of our Mutual.

Measuring KPI's

We measure what we seek to improve. Selecting and monitoring Key Performance Indicators provides actionable insight into the frequency and quality of the processes that identify and control risk. Data collected and analyzed leads to informed decision making within our Membership and drives continuous improvement.

Remote & Virtual Support

When the issue of time or distance arises, we can use our remote capabilities to ensure quality service to our Members. Our team has the capability to assist Member organizations with all aspects of their safety management system through live video conferencing.

Safety Meetings & Training

Our Signal Safety Committee, Regional Roundtables, Leadership Forums, and other local events link Members and provide solutions to common industry challenges. Regional and site specific training develops our workforce, management, and senior leaders.

“First Call” Resource

Signal Safety Managers maintain a unique relationship with the Members in each region. Often, they are the “First Call” when a question or challenge arises. We utilize the depth of experience on the Safety Resources Team to provide answers and propose solutions.

News/Alerts

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April
2025
Operational Alert: Reach Stacker Tip Over Operational Alert’s, inform Signal Mutual Members of serious incidents or a significant near-miss within the Mutual. If you have similar...
17
April
2025
New Focus on Safety: Safe Use of Suspended Personnel Platforms The SMIA Safety Committee and Signal Safety Team have created a library of topics for Safety Meetings, or Toolbox Talks...
17
April
2025
New Focus on Safety: Evaluation and Control Strategies for Welding Fume Exposures The SMIA Safety Committee and Signal Safety Team have created a library of topics for Safety Meetings, or Toolbox Talks...

Publications

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Latest Events

Signal is proud to offer its Members exclusive events throughout the Year, including our Annual General Meeting, General Meeting and Safety Events. See below for more information!
Safety Committee
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June
2025
SMIA Safety Committee Meeting: Summer 2025 The Signal Mutual Indemnity Association (SMIA) Safety Committee Meetings are two-day events held three times annually at various locations across the continental United States.
schedule

 End Date: June 04, 2025
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Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport

1739 W. Nursery Rd.

Linthicum, MD 21090
Safety
11
June
2025
Crosby Rigging Seminar Signal and Crosby have partnered to provide Signal Members with a valuable rigging training opportunity.
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Gulf Stream Marine – Manchester Terminal
10000 Manchester St A
Houston, TX 77012
Annual General Meeting
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August
2025
2025 Annual General Meeting
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 End Date: August 07, 2025
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The Ritz-Carlton Naples

280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd

Naples, FL 34108
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