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LRA Workers' Comp

Diligently serving the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry for 40 years

​Louisiana Restaurant Association Workers' Comp is a not-for-profit, state-regulated, self insured and member-funded pool for workers’ compensation. The LRA Workers' Comp excess carrier is Safety National, with an A.M. Best Rating of A+ (Superior).

Since 1982, LRA Workers' Comp has concentrated on offering coverage to restaurant and hospitality-related businesses. The specialization allows LRA Workers' Comp to differentiate from its competition through focused underwriting expertise and by delivering unparalleled client services.

​Integrity, professionalism and proficiency are the hallmarks of LRA Workers' Comp, through providing best-in-class workers’ compensation options to our agent constituency and regional directors.

What Our Members Are Saying

LRA Workers' Comp Board of Trustees

The LRA Workers' Comp is a Self Insurer's governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees comprised of plan participants who are restaurant and hospitality business owners. They commit their time and experience to the oversight of
this member-owned fund.

Stephen Hightower, Chair, City Group Hospitality,
Baton Rouge
Kyle Brechtel, Brechtel Hospitality, New Orleans
Robert Crifasi, New Orleans Country Club, New Orleans
​Alex Fein, Court of Two Sisters, New Orleans
Mark HawleyDickie Brennan & Co., New Orleans

Rob King, Pitt Grills & Southern Kitchens, Lake Charles
​Doris Reiners, Sonic Drive-In Restaurants, Lafayette
Paul Rotner, Acme Management Group, Metairie
April Ruffalo, BRQ Barbeque, Baton Rouge 

​LRA Workers' Comp Management

Stan Harris – President and CEO
Steve Queyrouze – Chief Operating Officer
Sherri Spinelli – Chief Financial Office
Pam St. Pierre – Chief Revenue Officer/EVP,
Member Services

Melissa Dixon – VP of Claims and Loss Prevention
Kathleen Hansel – Director of Accounting
Jessica Trosclair Underwriting Managerr

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