Puxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring for 2020 and if his prediction is correct, more activities will be taking place outside earlier this year. In the 1993 film Groundhog Day, weatherman Phil Conners – sent to cover Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog …
Read More › “Getting your risk management program out of a rut”
In 2018, VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Fonda Craig visited with Captain Joey McLaughlin with the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office to see the installation of Hornet electronic deer avoidance systems. The devices were purchased with $3,700 in VRSA Risk Management …
Read More › “New Kent County deer strike prevention pilot – A follow up!”
Localities with 15 or more employees are required by VA Code section § 15.2-1506 to have a grievance procedure for employees that “affords an immediate and fair method for the resolution of disputes which may arise between the public employer …
The VRSA 2020 Annual Report is now online! They say history repeats itself. The VRSA 2020 Annual Report reviews how 40 years ago, Virginia local political subdivisions were in crisis and facing uncertainty. The same can be said today as …
Read More › “VRSA 2020 Annual Report highlights 40 years of providing “More than Insurance””
Uncertainty equals risk, and VRSA members are certainly facing considerable uncertainty in the current legislative session. Risk can be positive or negative depending on how the legislation impacts your organizational goals and objectives. Take some time to consider the following …
Read More › “Many bills introduced that could impact the risk management landscape”
In 2020, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) will celebrate 40 years of providing financial stability through risk management for Virginia political subdivisions. What does that mean? 40 years ago, finding coverage for the unique exposures faced by local governmental …
By Peter Stephenson, VRSA Local Government Specialist Last year at the VRSA 2019 Annual Meeting, we took some time to talk about emerging risks for local government and our political subdivision members. These were subsequently identified and categorized here. Unfortunately, …
Read More › “The new decade – Will it be another roaring 20’s?”
VRSA staff have been out and about at various conferences and events throughout the fall and early winter. See where they have been below! Virginia Association of School Superintendents VRSA staff attended the Virginia Association of School Superintendents (VASS) fall …
In today’s digital world, connectivity is productivity – and the internet is a utility much like electricity and water. According to the Federal Communications Commission, 80 percent of Americans without access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet live in rural areas. Access …
Read More › “Broadband and Virginia’s local governments: A liability review”
The Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) has scheduled 12 new webinars on a variety of topics throughout 2020. The webinars are focused in four areas: Critical and Emerging Risks; Assessment and Planning; Communication; and Health. Webinars are free for PRIMA …