The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) is proud to announce a new coverage option for members purchasing workers’ compensation coverage. Workers’ Compensation Plus will provide coverage for expenses not covered under the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. Through this coverage, not …
Phishing, vishing, SMiShing, and pharming – what does it all mean? All four terms refer to a type of cybersecurity attack – and together this group is the fastest-growing type of cybercrime. VRSA understands that cybersecurity is not your organization’s …
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Each year, VRSA utilizes licensed and independent contractors to complete physical property appraisals for participating member locations. For properties not receiving an appraisal that year, values are trended to account for inflation between years. The accuracy of property values ensures …
Read More › “Behind the Scenes: The Importance of Physical Property Appraisals”
Public officials’ liability broadly covers management liability, professional liability, and employment practices liability. As public officials’ responsibilities grow more complex, this foundational coverage has never been more important. Our public officials’ coverage is tailored with our members’ and their governing …
The VRSA 2022 Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Friday, May 6. This is in addition to a number of upcoming engagements, outlined below: Event: Best Practices: Employee Discipline and Termination Date: Wednesday, April 27, 1:30 p.m. Presenter: Tina …
Did you know that VRSA provides human resources services to assist members with employee issues such as documentation, disciplinary actions, and terminations? VRSA’s human resources services, provided by VRSA Director of Human Resources Tina Stevens, are available to all members …
The Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) was among the 87 businesses named a Top Workplace by the Richmond Times-Dispatch for 2022. The results were determined through surveys conducted by Energage, who queried employees on topics including “workplace life, from their …
As we move into the spring months, VRSA’s staff have been back out interacting with members, attending conferences, and providing training. Emotional Intelligence and Executive Decision-Making VRSA Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock presented a session on emotional intelligence …
Training school staff to recognize child sexual abuse and grooming is critical to protecting students and protecting your organization. Claims of sexual abuse and molestation against students have become the most expensive category of cases for many school insurers, sometimes …
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Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) publishes the Gold Star List to show appreciation to members for their timely claims reporting. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them …
The following courses ranked as the top ten VRSA Online University courses utilized from Jan. 1 – March 31, 2022. Defensive Driving Fire Prevention Back Safety Harassment Prevention for Employees Bloodborne Pathogens Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls Preventing Phishing Hazard …
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Commitment to service is one of the hallmarks of VRSA. That commitment is showcased by VRSA employees every day – from those in claims, to member services, to underwriting, risk services, and more. Each year, VRSA celebrates employees on their …
The VRSA Member Portal is an important piece of VRSA’s service delivery. It allows members to self-manage their scheduled items, such as vehicles, buildings and equipment, as well as create or print new or existing Certificates of Insurance. This provides …
How does your organization ENsure that you are INsured for the proper replacement cost for your high-value properties? VRSA members benefit from free professional appraisals for all member locations valued at more than $1 million. This service is offered to …
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By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist The month of March is more than celebrating my birthday, it’s also Ethics Awareness Month! With all the turmoil and lack of civility in the world these days, it’s easy to surmise that …
Every day VRSA member employees are expected to work in and around confined spaces. These spaces can include manholes, tanks, water basins, and other spaces that could be dangerous. A confined space is any space that meets the following criteria: …
Regular site inspections play an important role in protecting your employees, by allowing your organization to identify and remove hazards in the workplace. The inspection process also shows employees that your organization cares about their safety and wellbeing. VRSA safety …
This year’s renewal season has begun – earlier this week members should have received a values survey e-mail with a link to renewal questions and schedules. Members may also notice changes to the renewal questions – designed to assist VRSA …
VRSA launched the OSHA-300 Reporting Log recording application in the summer of 2020, and in 2021 more than 100 members utilized the application to file their reports. With logs due in early February, VRSA reminds members purchasing workers’ compensation coverage …
Did you know that you can make premium payments online? As a part of VRSA’s commitment to service, VRSA’s finance page offers members the ability to make online check payments, access VRSA’s W-9, access billing invoices, and view VRSA’s frequently …
The 2021 VRSA Annual Report is now online, this year highlighting the “VRSA Difference.” In uncertain times, members of the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) can rest assured that one thing is certain – they are not only covered – …
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VRSA has partnered with Fire Rescue Fitness (FRF), a company owned and operated by Wisconsin firefighter Aaron Zamzow. FRF provides a complete workout program with calendar, exercises, video links, and coaching designed for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. The …
This January, VRSA said goodbye to longtime managing director Steve Craig as he retired after more than 30 years of service to the pool. “It has been my honor and privilege to serve this great organization,” said Craig. “I am …
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Inclusivity in action Dr. Robin H. Stacia, VRSA’s Inclusion Resident Embracing diversity and inclusion is based on affirming the belief that we are stronger together, and through demographic and cognitive diversity. It requires that leaders and organizations put into place …
As technology reaches its end of life, organizations must consider how to donate or destroy hardware while ensuring sensitive data is thoroughly erased. VRSA recently donated outdated technology to Tech for Troops, a nonprofit organization based in Richmond that turns …