The VRSA Pooling Matters Winter 2023 edition focuses on the upcoming renewal season, upcoming OSHA-300 logs, and more:
– Longtime VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board Member Karen Pallansch retires;
– The City of Radford prioritizes early injury reporting – leading to more than 30 years on the Gold Star List;
– Virginia minimum wage increases; and much more.
Uncertainty and change have followed the wake of the pandemic. Many of these changes impacted all of us in some way every day. One thing hasn’t changed – VRSA’s continued commitment to providing stable rates and dependable coverages to ensure …
Since 2008, AlexRenew Chief Executive Officer Karen Pallansch has volunteered her time toward serving on the VRSA Members’ Supervisory Board. This February, Pallansch is retiring from AlexRenew after more than 30 years at the organization, and 17 as its chief …
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“Almost every quarter that I can remember since 1994, the City of Radford has been on the Gold Star List,” said VRSA Director of Workers’ Compensation Robin Duvall. Last fall, Duvall along with Senior Account Executive Lisa Schenk visited with …
“Your account has been locked.” “Password check required immediately.” “Billing information is out of date.” “Unusual account activity detected.” These subject lines, often delivered via email or text, may be linked to phishing and cybersecurity attacks. Just as you need …
Read More › “Tips and training to strengthen cybersecurity for you and your entity”
This is what we’re made for: Stable rates and dependable coverages in uncertain times… Stability is the theme of this year’s annual report. As record inflation impacted the cost of fuel, heating and cooling, construction, salaries, and more In 2022, …
Read More › “Read all about it: VRSA 2022 annual report published”
OSHA-300 logs are due each year in February – and for many, this reporting process can seem tedious and confusing. Determining what types of incidents must be reported can be difficult – and mistakes could result in OSHA inspections, reviews, …
Read More › “OSHA-300 Log Application eases members’ worries”
If you’re a planner, VRSA’s got you covered. VRSA’s training calendar continues to grow with engagements scheduled into August, and more being added each week. VRSA Annual Meeting Friday, May 5: Registration coming this spring Communications Training Feb. 8: Mass …
In accordance with the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the VRSA Annual Meeting on May 5, 2023, and soliciting nominations for …
As 2022 concluded and 2023 began, VRSA staff have been out and about speaking at or attending conferences, engaging in professional development, providing training, and much more! Town of Strasburg VRSA Director of Human Resources Tina Stevens joined Public Safety …
Read More › “Staff engage with members throughout the Commonwealth”
The VRSA website provides members with access to their claims information via reports and interactive dashboards. These tools have recently been updated to exclude claims that resulted in confidential settlements, or that the member has indicated are highly sensitive. If you …
Are you following VRSA on social media? VRSA’s LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter social media channels, as well as our blog, regularly highlight VRSA members and provide news and updates about the pool. Recent member stories have included: Peter and …
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Effective January 1, the minimum wage throughout the Commonwealth increased from $11/hour to $12/hour. The change is due to the Virginia Minimum Wage Act, § 40.1-28.8, which currently requires wages to increase to $15/hour by 2026. Currently, section D requires …