About Us

Preferred Employers Insurance Company began operations in San Diego, California in 1998.  The company provides workers' compensation insurance for a wide variety of industries.  Our goal is to provide our customers with a stable and reliable workers' compensation insurance product regardless of market cycles.  We are dedicated to being the preferred workers' compensation insurance solution for California businesses.  We focus on four key areas to bring you this solution.

Steven A. Gallacher, ARM  President

medical provider network (mpn)

Preferred Employers is the only specialty workers' compensation insurance company in California that manages its own MPN.  This level of hands-on engagement with medical providers ensures that injured workers receive the highest possible level of medical attention and care at the best possible cost for all parties.

accident prevention

Preventing workplace injuries is critical to maintaining a safe work environment and keeping your workers' compensation insurance costs down over time.  Our Safety & Health consultants will work with you to develop a mutually-agreed-to plan to prevent on the job accidents.

personal service

Customers and agents can quickly connect with team members via toll-free numbers, email and/or via this website.  We also provide helpful newsletters, industry-specific brochures, safety videos, and a wide variety of helpful safety-related materials to keep you informed about the business issues critical to your success.

financial strength

Preferred Employers Insurance is rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company.  We are a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, recognized as one of the most respected names in the property casualty insurance industry. 

our mission

Thank you for trusting us with your business.