The VRSA Pooling Matters Winter 2026 edition highlights Hanover’s implementation of the Get Out and Look (GOAL) campaign! The edition also features:
– Register for the 2026 Annual Meeting
– 2025 Annual Report highlights VRSA’s commitment to service
– The Town of Blacksburg receives grant funds for snowplow simulator training
– The Town of Front Royal receives grant funds to purchase quad-cam system for refuse vehicles
– VWMLI graduates discuss the institute and how VRSA grants helped them attend, and much more!
Last summer, VRSA launched the GOAL Campaign, taking a simple adage that the trucking industry uses – get out and look – and applying it to any situation where members can prevent and reduce losses. The campaign is focused on …
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As a member-owned and governed organization, VRSA is committed to providing stable rates and dependable coverages. In support of continued transparency, the 2025 Annual Report was recently published on our website here. The report lays out the consultations, contract reviews, …
Register now to see your favorite staffer in person! The 2026 Annual Meeting will take place at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 8. As in previous years, the meeting will begin with breakfast at 8:30 for those who can …
The Town of Blacksburg averages 24.7 inches of snowfall each year. With nearly 45,000 residents within the town’s 20 square mile area, clearing the roadways of snow and ice requires skilled drivers who have received significant training. The town uses …
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Across the Commonwealth of Virginia, just 16 percent of town, city, or county managers or administrators are women. To address this disparity, the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute (VWMLI) was created to develop women in leadership roles. Led by Bonnie …
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VRSA recognizes the City of Harrisonburg 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 of injury. …
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Kick off the New Year by ensuring your entity is covered for FY 2027! Join staff for: Getting Covered for FY2027, a virtual engagement scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24. Senior Underwriter Anne Albus will provide information on …
The Town of Front Royal continues to grow in population, with more than 15,000 residents, while maintaining a small-town feel. To protect employees, citizens, and property, the town requested VRSA Risk Management Grant funds to use in purchasing Quad Cams …
In accordance with our bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the Annual Meeting on May 8, 2026, and soliciting nominations for those interested in serving on the …
When group self-insurance pools were authorized through the Code of Virginia § 15.2- 2703, it was done “for the purpose of providing to the participating political subdivisions risk management services as well as insurance coverage…” The best claims are the ones …
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With the New Year comes new deadlines. The Feb. 1 OSHA-300A log deadline quickly approaches – but luckily for VRSA members, filling it out is easier with VRSA’s OSHA 300 Incident Log application. The OSHA-300 and 300 A track injury …
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Staff continue to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities, including cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities – from the smallest to largest, through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below! VASS-VASBO Winter …
One way to start the New Year off right is with a premium discount! VRSA members can receive a discount on their premiums by completing the Risk Management Assessment (RMA). The RMA consists of 18 simple yes-or-no questions, such as: …
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When acting on behalf of your public entity, are you protected from liability? Public officials liability broadly covers management liability, professional liability, and employment practices liability, protecting elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers from suits arising from actual or alleged errors, omissions, …
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