News & Information

Frozen Pipes and Water Damage

By  Halie Gallik | 12/28/2022 8:00 am

Over the holiday weekend, many areas of Tennessee saw historically low freezing temperatures. For some members, the cold weather brought with it frozen pipes and water damage. If your organization has already submitted a water damage claim due to frozen pipes and you have additional locations to report, please contact Danya Feinstein directly at DFeinstein@PEpartners.org instead of filing a claim through the online portal. Please include the address of the location, the date of the loss, and a brief description of the damage in your email.

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Partnering for Success January Webinar

12/9/2022 7:20 am

Employment-related matters continue to represent a large area of claims among Public Entity Partners’ members. Ranging from allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and hostile workplaces, these claims affect the morale of an organization, while also costing time and money. That’s why PE Partners is hosting “Engaging Employees through Performance Management,” a one-hour webinar designed to review effective performance management.

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Collierville Receives PRIMA Scholarship

By  Debbie Yeager, West TN Member Services Representative | 12/9/2022 7:15 am

Jennifer Benjamin, risk management and safety coordinator with the Town of Collierville, was a recipient of the Excellence in Risk Management Scholarship by Public Entity Partners, which allowed her to participate in the National Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) annual conference in San Antonio, Texas, earlier this year.

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TN Utilities Mandated Security Plan

12/9/2022 7:10 am

The Tennessee State Legislature enacted an amendment to TCA Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 51 – Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities. This amendment affects certain municipal utilities in Tennessee and has an implementation mandate of July 1, 2023.

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PEP Launches New Cyber Security Partners Grant

By  Tahtia Mitchell, Loss Control Specialist | 12/9/2022 7:05 am

Because many local governments lack strategies and tools for preventing cyber crimes and are vulnerable to successful cyberattacks, Public Entity Partners is now offering a new Cyber Security Partners Matching Grant Program.

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Message From the President/CEO

By  Michael Fann | 12/9/2022 7:00 am

As we enter the holiday season and prepare for 2023, I wanted to provide an update on Public Entity Partners’ efforts over the past year.

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PEP Celebrates 43rd Anniversary

11/10/2022 12:50 pm

In October 1979, the City of Hendersonville and the City of Athens entered into an interlocal agreement to cooperatively manage their claims exposures and costs, which created the entity that today is known as Public Entity Partners (PEP). Our organization was one of the first statewide municipal liability pools established in the nation. Forty-three years later, Public Entity Partners works with more than 500 members representing more than 90% of non-self-insured Tennessee municipalities.

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TnPRIMA Scholarships Assist Training Members

11/10/2022 12:50 pm

The best loss is the loss that never happens. Proper training is a key step in preventing losses from occurring.

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PEP Property Valuation Program

11/10/2022 12:45 pm

Public Entity Partners (PEP) believes in educating members to help them make informed decisions about their coverages. This is especially important for insuring member properties.

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Partnering for Success Webinars Continue

11/10/2022 12:40 pm

Public Entity Partners’ annual Partnering for Success Webinar Series is designed to increase knowledge of current risk management exposures and provide helpful information on topics that are important for public entities. These webinars are free for PE Partners members.

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