By Marcus Hensel, director of member services It’s a fact of consumer life that hidden fees, or additional charges, seem to be everywhere. Simply put, prices aren’t always what they seem. With the start of each new fiscal year, many …
A common technique used by scammers is to send an email that looks like it is coming from a legitimate sender; this practice is known as spoofing. Many times, the spoofed email has clues in it to help the receiver …
Whether you are a new member to the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) or one of our many long-tenured members, July begins the new fiscal year. Here are a few notes to keep in mind for ease in making payments. Online …
If you are new to the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) or a seasoned member, you may not be aware of all of the human resources services VRSA has to offer. On Wednesday, July 31 VRSA’s Director of Human Resources …
June 23 was National Public Service Day. In recognition of this observance, Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) staff asked several members why they do what they do in public service. Today, we’re sharing their responses. South Boston Lieutenant Caleb Wade …
Local governments, authorities and schools are challenged daily to develop effective safety programs that reduce workers’ compensation losses, resulting in both direct and indirect losses to both employee and employer. The effectiveness of a safety program is increased by use …
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By Peter Stephenson, Virginia Local Government Specialist It appears that transportation is the next big prize in the digital economic revolution. However, is it supply or demand “driven,” and how can our already challenged transportation infrastructure accommodate this connectivity crossroad? …
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) is excited to announce that our name will be changing as of July 1, 2019, to the “Virginia Risk Sharing Association” or VRSA, as part of our rebranding efforts. “The new name better represents the diversity …
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Lee Rhoda Bank, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) panel of physicians coordinator and longtime patient advocate, passed away on Saturday, April 13. Born on Dec. 21, 1943, Lee began her career with VMLIP in 1994 as the pool’s first patient advocate. …
Entanglements and falls are the leading causes of injuries on playgrounds. It is estimated that emergency departments see more than 20,000 children ages 14 and younger for playground-related injuries each year.* In order to prevent serious injuries and liabilities, it …