For a town such as Blacksburg, the challenges of risk management change dramatically each fall and spring when the population doubles to more than 42,000 as students return to Virginia Tech.
In many cases, the town has worked closely with VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) to bolster their risk management efforts. This edition of the Pooling Matters newsletter highlight the town’s risk management, as well as addresses: local government revenues; the new VMLIP Public Safety Academy; and much more.
Risk management has a broad scope. It helps people and organizations address threats and optimize opportunities through both a managerial and decision making process. For a town such as Blacksburg, the challenges of risk management change dramatically each fall and spring …
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Each quarter, VML Insurance Programs publishes the Gold Star List. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them within three days of injury. Late reporting is a major cost driver in …
Save the date for the 2019 VMLIP Annual Meeting! The meeting will be held on Friday, May 10 at The Place at Innsbrook. Look for a full agenda and registration in the coming months.
VMLIP staff have been out and about at various conferences and events throughout the fall and early winter. See where they have been below! Lexington VMLIP Safety Consultant Eddie Shelton and Law Enforcement Specialist Gary Dillon attended the City of Lexington …
By Peter Stephenson, VMLIP Local Government Specialist Revenues are the life blood of all organizations – even in the public sector. As a long time local government manager, I frequently commented that our town’s state-funded revenue budget line items were …
On December 1, VML Insurance Programs began offering telemedicine physicians as a panel of physicians option for treating certain work-related injuries, in partnership with Akos. Telemedicine has been shown to improve access to treatment for injured employees, as well as …
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2018 Year in Review 2018 was another great year to be a member of VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP)! Throughout 2018, VMLIP expanded coverages, launched a variety of new initiatives and shifted our staff focus toward increased listening to member needs and relationship building. …
The VMLIP Law Enforcement Academy launched online in the summer of 2017 with a variety of courses designed for law enforcement, including: Ethics in Law Enforcement, Constitutional Policing, Use of Force, Officer Liability, and more. In 2018, the academy further expanded by …
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Virginia is consistently among the top 15 states with the highest number of deer-vehicle collisions, per Virginia Department of Transportation. Deer-vehicle collisions and deer damage to property continue to increase, primarily due to growing human and deer populations. Over the …
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VMLIP Safety Consultant Edward Shelton has seen the injuries that can occur on playgrounds. “I have two nieces who are active on playgrounds,” said Shelton. He recently earned his Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) designation from the National Recreation and Park Association. …
This fall, six new employment videos were added to the VMLIP Multimedia Library. These include: Diversity and Inclusion For Managers: This DVD teaches managers techniques for setting the tone, preventing discriminatory behavior, accepting each individual and more. Diversity and Inclusion For …
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Did you know there are employment posters that must be posted where “applicants” as well as employees can see them? Generally, federal workplace posters must be displayed or posted in conspicuous places where they are easily visible to all employees …
From VMLIP partner Littler: In an effort to create a win-win solution for both employers and employees, the Department of Labor has extended its pilot compliance program, called the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID). The purpose of this program is …