A study published last year by California’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training estimated that 50 percent of law enforcement officers don’t wear seat belts. In fact, not wearing a seatbelt has been the leading cause of officer deaths …
Read More › “The importance of seat belt usage for police officers”
For many members, the first voice they will hear upon calling VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) is that of Jannie Butler. As first report processor and switchboard operator, Jannie makes it a point to go above and beyond to meet member …
If you are the holder of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and work for a local government entity, chances are you are exempt from medical certification requirements. Clarification has been offered describing the four self-certification categories: Excepted Interstate (EI) Excepted …
As Virginia’s first and largest group self-insurance pools for local governmental entities, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) provides auto, property, liability and workers’ compensation coverage to more than 470 local governmental entities throughout the Commonwealth. As such, VMLIP insures a wide …
Each spring, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) presents awards to members who have demonstrated a proactive risk management attitude and commitment, excellent loss experience and reporting time, or a significant improvement in their loss ratios. This year, awards were presented at …
Nearly eight months ago, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) began the GPS telematics pilot program with four VMLIP members currently enrolled in the Where the Rubber Meets the Road (WTRMTR) campaign. Each of the members installed Geotab GPS telematics devices into …
Read More › “VML Insurance Programs’ GPS Telematics Pilot Program: An Eight-Month Update”
It’s renewal season at VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) – and also budget season for members. While many line items on a budget may fluctuate from year to year, VMLIP’s rates have remained very stable over the past five years. “Rate …
Every day we make thousands of decisions. As government employees, the decisions made may seem simple – but in fact they may pose an ethical dilemma. A keen understanding of ethical principles, ongoing training, and a code of ethics are …
Read More › “Promoting the culture of ethics in the workplace”
By Steven Bergman, Director of Information Technology, VMLIP In 2001 Microsoft introduced the Windows XP operating system. In recent years new PC’s were shipped pre-installed with the Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating system, however Microsoft continued to …
– Where the Rubber Meets the Road campaign provides defensive driving training for public entity drivers, reduces incidents, injuries and losses – Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of occupational fatalities and the leading cause of death for …
**Press release from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration During National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2 to 8, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are calling on individuals across the country …
Read More › “National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 2-8”
Automobile accidents are the number one cause of workplace fatalities in the United States. In Virginia, 775 individuals lost their lives in automobile crashes in 2012 – that’s nearly two people a day. In the same year, more than 123,000 …
Read More › “Mirrors and tire pressure – are your drivers safe on the road?”
Network attacks and privacy violations are occurring with increasing frequency. While the recent Target and Michaels data breaches are impacting millions, in recent years government and educational organizations have been the lead defendants in lawsuits against organizations that fail to protect …
Read More › “VMLIP's eRisk Hub provides tools to prevent and mitigate data breach losses”
Chemical exposure – how much is too much? That is a hard questions to answer, at least if you use the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs). Since OSHA’s adoption of the majority of its PELs …
Last November VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) launched a contest to promote the VMLIP Online University and it’s terrific course offerings! Any member who completed a class with a score of 80 percent or better between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 …
Read More › “They learned – they won! Through the VMLIP Online University!!”
The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a cold, snow-filled, wet winter this year. While most drivers understand the importance of keeping their vehicle in good mechanical condition all year round, it is even more important in the winter months. When winter …
According to the Pew Research Center, 56 percent of all adults have smartphones and 34 percent have a tablet. Many of these devices are employer-provided and offer an opportunity to put safety tools, quite literally, in the pocket of your …
Recently VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) released a survey asking members what things they feel VMLIP does well, and what things could be improved upon. Results from the survey were encouraging, and this article will serve as OUR response to our …
Randy Means, Director of Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance for The Response Network, will be providing five seminars addressing law enforcement liability from November through March. The seminars address minimizing the risk of officer misconduct, increasing officer and organizational effectiveness, …
Several VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) members currently participating in the Where the Rubber Meets the Road (WTRMTR) campaign are now also taking part in a new pilot program involving GPS telematics devices. VML is committed to providing members with effective …
Read More › “New Geotab technology focuses on personalized driver coaching to improve fleet safety”
While the 2013 hurricane season has been milder than most, threats to business continuity don’t always come from the Atlantic. As Virginia has seen over the past few years, earthquakes, flooding, derechos, tornadoes, and other localized disasters like fires can …
Fall is on it’s way, and for many this means trips to the pumpkin patch, the apple orchard, and fall sports – including soccer. Unfortunately the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports of at least 35 deaths since 1979 resulting from …
Read More › “Follow these guidelines for moveable soccer goal safety”
When you turn on the tap, how much thought do you give into how the water was cleansed, filtered, and delivered to your home? Similarly, when you take a shower, wash the dishes or flush the toilet, do you ever …
Read More › “Three VMLIP members recognized at Water JAM conference”
Press Release: August 26, 2013 Local governments and entities save taxpayer money on insurance premiums by focusing on risk management – VML Insurance Programs highlights those receiving 5 percent credit on insurance premiums Richmond, VA – 92 member entities of …
Is 2013 – 2014 going to be the safest one yet for your school system? It’s back to school season and VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) has a plethora of resources to make sure your school’s 2013 – 2014 school year …