When group self-insurance pools were authorized through the Code of Virginia § 15.2- 2703, they were created “for the purpose of providing to the participating political subdivisions risk management services as well as insurance coverage…” Why? Ultimately, to reduce losses, …
Director of Planning and Community Development Nora Amos with the Town of Ashland is one of many VRSA members who have attended the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute. She joins Hillsville Town Manager Leanna Surratt, Director of Administration for the …
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To safeguard the health and safety of its firefighters, the Town of Chilhowie Fire and EMS Department has put in place several measures. Their SCBA and equipment washer program is one such initiative that has significantly improved the cleaning and …
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An unannounced inspection by the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Program, known as VOSH, is something more and more Virginia public entities are experiencing. These inspections focus on identifying hazards in the workplace that could lead to employee injuries, and …
Read More › “VOSH inspects: How Hanover County and City of Williamsburg responded”
Knowing that you are covered when it matters, matters. VRSA’s financial strength and broad coverages that matter are outlined in our 2024 Annual Report, published recently on our website here. VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board Chair Rodney Hathaway, New Kent County …
Looking for a way to provide training to your employees? The VRSA Online University provides free, unlimited online training available to your employees 24/7/365, no matter what shifts they work. The platform has nearly 500 courses on a variety of topics, from …
When acting on behalf of your public entity, are you protected from liability? Public Officials Liability Coverage protects elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers from suits arising from actual or alleged errors, omissions, misstatements, or breach of duty while …
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VRSA recognizes the Greater Richmond Transit Authority (GRTC) as one of more than 100 members to make the Gold Star List. The list is published each quarter to recognize members who have reported their workers’ compensation claims within three days …
Registration is now online for the 2025 Annual Meeting! The meeting will be held at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 9. Topics this year may include: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) How to Survive a First Amendment Audit …
The VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board allocates $400,000 in Risk Management Grant funds each year back to our member communities to assist them in preventing and reducing losses. Last year, VRSA provided nearly $40,000 in funds for members to attend continuing …