Retired Smithfield Town Manager Peter Stephenson has joined VMLIP as a Local Government Specialist. In this role, Stephenson, who previously served for more than 10 years on the VMLIP Members’ Supervisory Board, will consult with members to help identify and …
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When asked how he began his career in the insurance industry, the answer you’ll get from Scott Martin is that his dog got him into it. Scott met Jim Washburn, a controller with Aetna, when he went to pick up …
You will soon be receiving an e-mail providing an activation code to register for BeazleyBreachSolutions.com, a cyber risk management portal. With access to Beazley’s in-house risk management portal, you will receive tools and resources that help you prepare for and …
The 2018 VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) Annual Report is now available online! The theme of this year’s report is: “Leading the Way.” The report focuses on all the ways VMLIP has led the way in risk management, resources, coverage, and …
With nearly 420,000 students insured through VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP), school safety is a vital portion of our risk management efforts. During America’s Safe Schools Week, Oct. 21 – 27, VMLIP will be sharing safety and risk management resources for …
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 …
Former Law Enforcement Specialist and Director of Risk Services, Thomas Bullock, has been promoted to VMLIP Director of Education and Training. In this position, he will continue to oversee the Risk Services department; however, he will focus his attention on developing …
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VMLIP staff have been out and about at various conferences and events this fall. The pool sponsored speaker Jack Ryan from the Public Agency Training Council for the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police conference. VMLIP also hosted Scott MacLatchie, …
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act promotes awareness, transparency and openness about public bodies and their activities. While the act was intended to provide greater transparency to the public, it also has an unintended consequence of allowing criminals access to …
Several member employees were recognized with Service Awards at the 104th Annual International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference held in September. Members receiving recognition included: 10 Years William Kerbin, Town Manager, Town of Onancock 20 Years Rodney Hathaway, County Administrator, …
Retired Smithfield Town Manager Peter Stephenson has joined VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) as a Local Government Specialist. In this role, Stephenson, who previously served for more than 10 years on the VMLIP Members’ Supervisory Board, will consult with members to …
$300,000 in Risk Management Grant funds are now available for the 2018-2019 fund year. Each year, VMLIP distributes grants to assist members with risk management concerns, including, but not limited to, current hazards and risks, reducing exposure and associated risk, …
After four years as director of member services, Jeff Cole retired from VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) at the end of June. “Working at VMLIP has been a great way to end my career,” said Cole. “It has been a pleasure …
VMLIP is pleased to welcome Marcus Hensel as the new director of member services. Hensel has been promoted to this position following the retirement of Jeff Cole. Hensel has served as a senior underwriter for VMLIP since 2014, coming to …
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Save the dates! The 2018 Fall Workshops will begin this September. Thursday, Sept. 27: Wytheville Friday, Sept. 28: Lynchburg Thursday, Oct. 11: Williamsburg Friday, Oct. 12: Fredericksburg Topics will include The ABCs of HR, VOSH inspections, and more. Registration will …
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 …
Throughout the month of June, recognized as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council (NSC), the City of Manassas organized several events and observances to keep safety in the forefront of employees’ minds while working. “National Safety Month focuses …
On Thursday, June 7, the City of Suffolk hosted the New Frontier of Safety Fair. “The theme was chosen because of our city-wide safety team name, which is the Suffolk Safety Pioneers,” said Safety Officer Rita Ennis. “Steven Volonino, Safety …
Ginny Brooks Like many in the insurance field, VMLIP Claims Representative Ginny Brooks didn’t begin her career in the industry. After graduating from Virginia Tech with a business degree, Brooks began working for the James Center property in Richmond as …
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Several local government breaches have been traced back to use of the online utility bill payment system, Click2Gov, a product of Superion. The most recent, reported by Government Technology, took place in Midland, Texas and affected users who made one-time …
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While forecasters are calling for a near or slightly below average hurricane season, it’s vital that local governments begin preparing now in case one of the few predicted storms impacts your entity. VMLIP has developed an online Business Continuity Document …
Members will soon be able to pay their invoices online. A new finance page is in the works that will allow members to make ACH (online check) payments for invoices. The page will also provide answers to frequently asked questions, …
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The following courses ranked as the top ten VMLIP Online University courses utilized from April 1 to June 30, 2018: The top ten members utilizing online training for the same period were: 1. City of Winchester 2. Tidewater Youth Services Commission …
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Staff and elected officials have a responsibility to protect assets because they are publicly-funded. VMLIP has developed two bulletins to assist members with preventing fraud and embezzlement. They can both be found by searching “finance” in the VMLIP Find A …
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) is excited to announce that as of July 1, law enforcement members may now receive Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) partial in-service credit for online courses taken through the VMLIP Law Enforcement Academy. VMLIP …
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