The Spooner Risk Control family of companies

Lowering Premiums is Our Business.

Helping Employers Lower Premiums, Control Claims, and Improve Workplace Safety Since 1975

50+

Years lowering premiums since 1975

Top 7

One of only 7 remaining MCOs in Ohio

Up to 53%

Group rating premium discounts

24/7

“Ask the Expert” safety hotline

What we do

Integrated services for total cost management

Spooner offers cost-effective claims management to control both occupational and non-occupational injuries — and integrated services for better total management, prevention, and savings.

Third Party Administration (TPA)

Since 1975 Spooner has set the standard in Ohio for controlling workers' compensation risk — group rating, group retro, self-insured services, and proactive claims management.

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Safety Services

OSHA general industry and construction compliance, written programs, training, and a 24/7 "Ask the Expert" hotline backed by 50+ years of collective experience.

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Integrated Disability Management

Single-source intake across workers’ comp, short- and long-term disability, and FMLA — built to speed safe return-to-work and cut disability costs.

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Employee Benefits Services

Custom plan design, a consultative approach, and HR support that keep benefits affordable — with more options than most employers realize, even under 49 FTEs.

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Human Resources Services

Compliance, handbooks, recruiting, payroll, FMLA, and more through our sister company SuretyHR — so you can put the time back into growing your business.

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Payroll Services

Payroll the way you want it — direct deposit, W-2s, tax filings, and BWC true-up support with a single point of contact and no surprise charges.

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FMLA Services

Complete FMLA and military-leave administration — a Spooner nurse case manager handles the notices, tracking, and compliance so you stay clear of DOL scrutiny.

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Self-Insurance

From evaluation to application, Spooner can assist your team throughout the process.

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The Spooner team in their Westlake, Ohio office

Since 1975

A family business built on lowering employer costs

Spooner began in 1975 when founder Tom Spooner turned his son’s bedroom into an office. Five decades later, the Spooner Risk Control family of companies helps Ohio employers manage the preventable drivers of workers’ comp cost — fraud, inappropriate treatment, excessive absence, and unwarranted disability awards.

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Our Family

The Spooner Risk Control family of companies

Four companies, one mission — helping Ohio employers control costs, manage claims, and grow with confidence.

Spooner Inc.

Spooner Inc.

Lowering Premiums Is Our Business! Ohio's leader in workers' compensation and safety consulting services.

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Spooner Medical Administrators, Inc.

Spooner Medical Administrators, Inc.

An Ohio Managed Care Organization (MCO) certified with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

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Spooner Risk Control Services

Spooner Risk Control Services

Since 1975, the Spooner Risk Control Service family of companies has provided thousands of businesses with hands-on consulting and training to reduce employment-related risks.

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Surety HR

Surety HR

Every employer's goal is to run a profitable business with sustained profits and growth. Surety HR manages your employment-related distractions so you can focus on growing your business.

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Why Spooner

The difference a true partner makes

Common complaints about third-party administrators — poor service, no proactive investigation, examiner turnover, weak litigation defense. Here’s how Spooner answers each one.

Accountable service delivery

We deliver what we sell — proactive claims handling, not promises.

Claims management expertise

Early problem identification and thorough investigation of every claim.

Real cost control

Strategies that reduce reserves, settlements, and runaway claim costs.

Strong litigation results

Independent attorneys defend contested claims at per-hearing rates.

Useful, measurable metrics

Reporting and performance standards you can actually act on.

Documented ROI

A return on investment we can show, not just describe.

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A Spooner representative will review your Ohio workers’ comp policy at no cost or obligation.