Pooling Matters: Spring 2017
This edition features news on the updated VMLIP website, legislative updates, the Town of Louisa’s new K-9 program, Where the Rubber Meets the Road campaign updates, and much more. Read it below!
If you are reading this newsletter article, you have arrived at the newly redesigned VMLIP website. The site launched March 31 with an entirely new look, feel and functionality, and will be followed by subsequent releases adding additional features and …
In accordance with VML Insurance Program’s bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the VMLIP Annual meeting on May 12, 2017, at The Place at Innsbrook, and soliciting …
Chuck Jones has recently joined VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) as the new director of property and liability claims. Jones comes to VMLIP from PMA Companies, where he served as the regional claims supervisor managing the property, auto and liability claims …
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Registration for the 2017 Annual Meeting is now online. This year’s event will be held at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 12. Agenda items include: Autonomous Cars: Autonomous vehicles (AVs) will soon have a profound impact on society …
Read More › “Register now for the 2017 VMLIP Annual Meeting”
By Inga Goddijn, CIPP/US, Risk Based Security, Inc. The prognosticators have peered into their collective crystal ball and the outlook isn’t good. According to some security researchers and regulatory authorities, we are on the brink of a new kind of …
Read More › “Squirrels or hackers: Which is the bigger threat to critical infrastructure?”
By Jeff Cole, Director of Member Services, VMLIP Two risk management forums for water and wastewater authorities and public utility departments were held in Richmond and Roanoke on March 7 and March 8, respectively. Speakers included VMLIP Director of Member …
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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 …
The 2017 General Assembly considered numerous risk management related bills of interest to VML Insurance Programs (VMLIP) members. We continue to see perennial attempts to expand the workers’ compensation presumptions for public safety. New this year, but of no surprise, …
When Officer Aaron Adams joined the Town of Louisa Police Department, his Belgian Malinois, Dixie, joined with him. The department didn’t have an active K-9 program, so with the support of Police Chief Ronnie Roberts, Adams began work to put …
Read More › “Town of Louisa law enforcement receives K-9 vehicle from neighboring Town of Culpeper”
By Jeff Cole, Director of Member Services, VMLIP The Richmond Ambulance Authority’s (RAA) clinical education staff has developed and now maintains an in-depth safe ambulance operator training program for current and new ambulance operators. The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) …
The following courses ranked as the top ten VMLIP Online University courses utilized from Jan. 1 – March 31, 2017. The top ten members utilizing online training for the same period were: South Central Wastewater Authority Winchester, City of Fairfax …
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The fourth annual Where the Rubber Meets the Road (WTRMTR) campaign banquet was held on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center. The banquet was held to recognize local governments who have reached their goals …
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On March 8, the Town of Blacksburg’s Public Works’ Department utilized the VMLIP Where the Rubber Meets the Road (WTRMTR) driving simulator in defensive driving for more than 20 employees. The town posted this video on their YouTube page highlighting …
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This February, VML Insurance Programs hosted a verbal de-escalation training for law enforcement officers. The purpose of the training was to enhance an officer’s verbal and listening skills to de-escalate a situation before it leads to violence. Through open dialogue …
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On Wednesday, March 22, VMLIP Law Enforcement Specialist Thomas Bullock facilitated the first meeting of the newly formed Chief Advisory Committee. The purpose of the meeting was to engage law enforcement members in order to advise and provide feedback to …