Accreditation is not only a marker of professionalism, but for those organizations that choose to become accredited in their chosen field, it is a symbol of an organization that is focused on self-improvement, performance, and ongoing education. The Town of …
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October is National Cyber Security Awareness month, and the timing couldn’t be better. This summer saw a series of high profile attacks impacting the public and private sectors alike. Events like the Democratic National Committee (DNC) server hack – which …
The nonprofit Kaiser Health News has recently published an article titled Opioid Dependence Leads to ‘Tsunami’ of Medical Services, Study Finds. The article reports that medical services for those diagnosed with an opioid dependence grew by 3,000 percent between 2007 …
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AlexRenew’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Karen Pallansch has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2016 Water Environment Federation (WEF) Fellows designation, recognizing her professional achievements and stature. Pallansch, member and past-chair of the VML Insurance Programs’ (VMLIP) Members’ Supervisory …
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VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) Managing Director Steve Craig has been appointed to the board of directors for the Association of Governmental Risk Pools (AGRiP). His appointment fills a vacancy left by Lamar Sawyer’s resignation from the board. Craig will fulfill …
The 2016 VMLIP Annual Report is now available online. This year the report focuses on redefining the “why” of choosing to purchase coverage through VMLIP by focusing on service. Whether it’s our claims, safety, law enforcement, communications, human resources or …
This renewal season, VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) awarded a five percent premium credit to 161 members who had scored 100 percent on the Risk Management Guidelines (RMG) Assessment. All totaled, this amounted to more than $1.7 million in premium savings. …
On Thursday, Sept. 22 VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) Director of Property & Liability Claims, Chuck Finley, delivered a check for $982,259 to the Town of Bedford. The town’s Snowden Hydroelectric Facility, developed in 1911, was equipped with speed increasers built …
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Three years ago the Commonwealth mandated disability benefits under the Virginia Local Disability Program for Virginia’s local governments and school systems. Many governmental entities elected to implement “comparable coverage,” rather than joining the state plan. VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) provided …
Presentations from the 2016 fall workshops are now online! They include: Compensibility Issues in the Workplace; Auditing Your HR Processes; Enterprise Risk Management Applied to Local Governments; and Information Security and Post-Breach Data Reduction. You can find the presentations here. …
Each quarter, VML Insurance Programs publishes the Gold Star List (GSL). The GSL 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 …
By Pete Strickler Multi-employer worksites, not surprisingly, can raise questions such as – when are you responsible for hazards affecting another employer’s workers? Or, what responsibility do other employers have for the safety of your workers? Employees working for multiple …
Significant claims, while tragic and heartbreaking, serve as a reminder to remain vigilant in our risk management efforts. VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) has received several serious claims relating to slips, trips and falls. An employee riding on the tailgate of …
VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) has partnered with a new vendor for Safety Data Sheet (SDS) digital management. SiteHawk is now the preferred SDS digital management partner for members of VMLIP who have purchased workers’ compensation coverage. Eligible members will pay …
ANSI updates fall protection standardThe American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) announced that the standard for fall protection was updated. Industries use the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z359.1 Fall Protection Standard to help guide the use of fall protection …
VMLIP is launching a new Slips, Trips, & Falls Initiative designed to minimize the frequency and severity of slips, trips and falls from ice and snow. The program is targeted specifically for members with law enforcement or public safety personnel. …
By Tina Stevens The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has long applied to local governments. The FLSA and the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) regulations, however, contain some unique provisions applicable only to public sector workers. Most notably, this includes …
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