According to the National Cybersecurity Alliance, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is observed each October to “raise awareness about digital security and empower everyone to protect their personal data from digital forms of crime.” Bad actors continue to target public entities, …
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They are back! The VRSA Fall Education Forums returned this September after a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Nearly 150 members attended the four forums, held in Fredericksburg, Williamsburg, Wytheville, and Staunton. Eight employees representing six member entities presented …
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As more of our work and personal lives require us to have logins to access information – either in applications or on websites, it has become cumbersome to safely manage all those usernames and passwords. Password safety Frequently we reuse …
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Funded through VRSA Risk Management Grant funds, the Louisa Police Department recently announced the implementation of a mental health resiliency program for department members. The program is designed to foster a supportive environment within the department and to assist officers and staff …
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Password requirements for the VRSA Online University, powered by NeoGov, will be changing this October. Upon password expiration, users will be prompted to develop a new password in compliance with the updated requirements. The password length requirement will increase from …
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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 …
What is “Property in the Open?” To put it simply, Property in the Open is an item not affixed to a building. VRSA’s property form automatically covers property in the open within 1,000 feet of a covered building. However, many items of …
Are you prepared to respond to a reporter’s inquiries should your entity find itself as the trending news topic? VRSA’s communications consulting services are provided by VRSA Director of Communications Hollie Cammarasana, who holds an accreditation in public relations (APR), …
This fall, VRSA member designees who receive claims acknowledgments began receiving surveys on closed claims. As VRSA is committed to providing outstanding service to our members, these surveys are designed to assist VRSA in evaluating and improving wherever we can. …
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Fall is a great time to prepare for winter hazards. While temperatures are mild and peak fall foliage can be enjoyed, it’s important to take time to prepare for upcoming winter weather – which can arrive quickly in Virginia. As …
VRSA is committed to service. As a part of this commitment, we have redesigned the VRSA Member Home Page to make access to top-used applications and services easier to navigate. The new home page allows quick access to claims, the …
VRSA staff have been out and about this fall speaking at or attending conferences, engaging in professional development, providing training, and much more! Vienna, Warrenton, and Herndon safety training VRSA Safety Specialist Edward Shelton and Safety Consultant Christine Gillison were …
This September as children across the Commonwealth returned to class, so did member employees of VRSA. VRSA members attended the School’s in Session: Risk Management 101 engagement held at the VRSA office in Glen Allen. VRSA staff presented an overview …
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This August the Virginia Municipal League (VML) and VRSA partnered to conduct a morning of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Conflict of Interest Act (COIA), and risk management training in Marion, Virginia. VML President Jonathan Stehle provided opening remarks while …