Each quarter the Pooling Matters newsletter provides updates on VRSA and offers seasonal and timely news and guidance on a number of issues affecting members.
While you may think that cybersecurity is just an IT issue, the truth is that actions taken by bad actors can target any number of departments, including finance and human resources. October is recognized as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time …
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…” As such, VRSA encourages member entities …
Read More › “Risk Management Assessment: How does your entity stack up?”
Alexandria Renew, the wastewater treatment authority for Alexandria and parts of Fairfax County, uses National Safety Month, recognized each June, to promote awareness and best practices in the workplace and the community. In past years, the authority has created safety themes …
Read More › “AlexRenew recognizes National Safety Month through unique escape room event”
This quarter, VRSA recognizes Waynesboro Public Schools 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 …
Read More › “Waynesboro Public Schools recognized on Gold Star List”
More than 100 members attended the 2024 Annual Meeting, which returned in person last spring. With positive feedback from members, the meeting will remain in person at The Place at Innsbrook on Friday, May 9. The meeting is anticipated to …
Staff joined the Virginia Municipal League (VML) again this summer in the Town of Clifton Forge for a morning of sharing important updates and information with local government officials and staff. Topics discussed at the event included the upcoming General …
More than 150 member employees representing 93 cities, counties, towns, school divisions, and authorities attended the Fall Education Forums, hosted in communities throughout Virginia – small and large. Topics this year included an interactive session: Compensable or Not Compensable… You Play …
Read More › “More than 150 members attend 2024 Fall Education Forums”
Staff continue to reach out and connect with members through personal engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below! Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference Our staff had a great time meeting with leaders from Virginia’s cities and …
When your employees are injured or your property is damaged, the way your claim is handled matters. It matters that claims representatives are available and familiar with your entity when you report losses. It matters that they quickly acknowledge reported …
Read More › “Service Spotlight: Managing and handling claims”
VRSA is proud to provide the broadest coverages tailored to meet a wide variety of exposures to loss. Our property coverage is designed to protect member buildings and structures, contents, and equipment and return members to their pre-loss position as …
We will be migrating to a new tool for our member website dashboards effective Nov. 1 as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing the member experience. This transition is designed to improve the user interface of the dashboards while …
As a truly member-owned and member-governed group self-insurance pool, VRSA exists to serve our members. One way we do this is through our Risk Management Grant program. Each year the Members’ Supervisory Board allocates $400,000 in grant funds to assist …
Temperatures can drop below freezing as early as October in Virginia. This can result in frozen pipes when temperatures remain below freezing for an extended period. Last year’s winter weather preparedness article focused on driving to reduce automobile incidents. This …
Over the last five years, VRSA has received more than 500 vehicle incidents involving backing, incurring more than $1.2 million in damages. More than 60 percent of these incidents involve a large vehicle. Regular training on safe backing is key …
The VRSA Online University provides FREE unlimited online training for member employees, saving time out of the office as well as travel costs. The university provides courses in the areas of public safety, public works, defensive driving, parks and recreation, human resources, schools, law enforcement, and more.