VRSA Managing Director Marcus Hensel presented at the #VirginiaMunicipalLeague Local Elected Conference this week, discussing cybersecurity risks for local governments and an overview of recent incidents. Our broadest protections cover a range of exposures.
VRSA's Get Out and Look (GOAL) campaign takes a simple trucking industry adage and applies it to identifying and addressing risks wherever they are. To learn more, check out our newest staff video here: youtube.com/watch?v=CarqsbuR…
Our summer newsletter highlights the upcoming grant season, an upcoming event with @Virginia_League, features the Town of Woodstock and @YCSD, and more! Check it out: vrsa.us/publications/pooling…
The City of Lexington is no stranger to utilizing our Risk Management Grant program. With applications opening Aug. 4, today we share the city’s process for identifying needs and prioritizing their requests each year. Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=cD5NOwKT…
Approximately 19 years ago John Connelly, an employee with The Upper Occoquan Service Authority, experienced a life-changing injury. Learn more about the challenges he has overcome as he enters retirement, here: youtu.be/WklpuoGov6k?si=P_aB…
Our spring newsletter features the inspiring story of John Connelly with the Upper Upper Occoquan Service Authority as he heads into retirement. It also highlights the 2024 Annual Meeting, the @West_Point_VA, the City of Emporia, and much more! Read it: vrsa.us/publications/pooling…
Peter Stephenson and Nora Pierre are attending the Virginia Public Risk Management Association Spring Conference in Virginia Beach this week. We are a proud sponsor of VA PRIMA and are committed to supporting risk management services to protect our members and their employees.
VRSA has incurred more than $71M in auto claims in the last 10 years, with 30% involving emergency vehicle operations. The @RAAEMS prioritizes mitigating driving risks through training and telematics. Learn about their initiatives here: ow.ly/WhSk50RcuNV
As spring unfolds, public entities may see increased community use of their facilities. Learn how VRSA members including the @TownOfFarmville, the @WilliamsburgGov, and @NOVA_Parks are safeguarding their interests when events are hosted: vimeo.com/916730446
This month @ICMA is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ICMA Code of Ethics. VRSA's Peter Stephenson recently sat down with @FallsChurchGov's Cindy Mester to discuss ethics in local government. View their conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=AkEatO-0…
VRSA once again received @powerofpooling recognition for meeting Advisory Standards this week.
This recognition exemplifies our tradition of doing things the right way with broad protections, claims management, and transparent financials. #vrsa #morethaninsurance
As police officers spend a significant time driving, they face increased exposure to accidents. Yesterday VRSA staff provided Emergency Vehicle Operations and Liability training in the City of Waynesboro to raise awareness on the implications of operating emergency vehicles.
The Winter 2024 newsletter provides the information you need to get covered for FY24-25! Additionally, it features upcoming events, the Upper Occoquan Service Authority, the Bedford Regional Water Authority, our new Cybersecurity Assessment, and more. ow.ly/uRgX50Quq2i
Last fall, @MiddleburgTown hosted the 1000 Miglia Warm-Up USA racing event. To assist, VRSA worked with our brokers to place general liability coverage, protecting organizers from unforeseen incidents that could happen during the event. Learn more: ow.ly/P5gK50QpG1C
Following an incident this spring, the Bedford Regional Water Authority has recently implemented new processes for receiving bulk chemical deliveries. Learn more about how their root cause analysis resulted in these changes here: youtu.be/VSepGQmWq8s?si=2WqK…
What is a day of a risk manager like?
"No two days are the same,” says @CvilleCityHall Risk Manager Philip Spence. Example: the night someone installed a seesaw in the city mall. Learn more in our "Day in the Life" video here: ow.ly/LVqs50PCzZ1
Registration for the Fall Education Forums is online now! Presentations will cover topics including threat assessments, the expansion of the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) statute, third-party contracts, & employment liability claims.
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Podcast Alert! VRSA Public Safety Specialist recently launched a podcast titled "In The Line of Fire With Gary Dillon." Episodes will feature interviews with current & former LE officers, including his father, a former U.S. Secret Service special agent!
Yesterday VRSA partnered with the @Virginia_League to provide training on topics including the upcoming General Assembly session, cybersecurity, the impacts marijuana legalization, VOSH, and playground liability. We thank The Town of Chilhowie for hosting!
