Loss Control

Why You Need a Property Conservation Program

By George Dalton | 1/11/2024 6:50 am

As many of you know, we are experiencing one of the hardest property insurance markets in decades. This market is characterized by a period of increased scrutiny and stricter underwriting standards by insurers and reinsurers.

Excellence in Risk Management PRIMA Scholarship

By Tahtia Mitchell | 1/11/2024 6:40 am

Applications for the “Excellence in Risk Management” Scholarship for the 2024 National Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) Conference will be available on Jan. 31. The goal of this scholarship is to promote professional public risk management by providing greater educational opportunities, training and peer networking opportunities to risk managers, safety directors and other public employees who have risk management responsibilities.

PEP Co-Sponsoring LLRMI's Police Conference

1/11/2024 6:35 am

The 2024 Legal & Liability Risk Management Institute’s Police Risk Management Conference is scheduled for April 29 to May 1 at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Franklin. Public Entity Partners is proud to be co-sponsoring this event and encourages all who can attend to register early. This year’s theme is “Putting a Vest on Claims — Litigation — Losses.”

New Facilities to Add to Your Property Policy?

1/11/2024 6:30 am

Many of Public Entity Partners’ members make frequent changes to their properties and facilities. From improving existing structures to beautifying a park, building a new fire station or acquiring a new facility, making informed decisions on which locations you have insured for property coverage is an important risk management responsibility.

Winter Weather Risks Property Loss Prevention

By Carly Salah | 12/7/2023 7:45 am

In our previous newsletter, it was shared that we are currently in a hard property insurance market. This market is characterized by a period of increased scrutiny and stricter underwriting standards by insurers and reinsurers. During these times, obtaining insurance coverage becomes more challenging and property premiums tend to rise significantly. According to Business Insurance magazine, property rates saw a double-digit average increase earlier this year and North American property insurance buyers will see continued property insurance rate hikes in 2024.

Use Your Voice: PEP Online Training Survey

12/7/2023 7:40 am

To evaluate the training resources that Public Entity Partners makes available to our membership, we have created a survey that we would like every member to take.

Law Enforcement Scholarship

12/7/2023 7:30 am

Law Enforcement “Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute” Scholarship applications are currently being accepted. This reimbursement program provides funding for law enforcement professionals to attend the three-day Police Risk Management Conference, to be held April 29 - May 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. This conference is presented by the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI) and co-sponsored by PE Partners.

Portable Heater Safety

By Andy Lacewell | 12/7/2023 7:25 am

Now that cold weather has arrived, the use of portable and fixed space heaters increases, along with the risk of structural fires. Although safety standards and features, such as automatic cutoff devices, have been added to portable heaters over the years, the misuse of these devices can lead to property loss, injury and death.

Cold Weather Work Environments

11/2/2023 6:25 am

Many of Public Entity Partners’ members have employees who cannot avoid working in cold conditions. Some of these include construction, police, fire, emergency responders, trucking, road repair, utility repair and many more

PEP Property Conservation Grants Awarded

11/2/2023 6:15 am

While property coverage can protect your organization in the event of a loss, an effective risk management program will help to reduce the frequency and severity of claims. Public Entity Partners’ Property Conservation Grant provides funding for the purchase of loss prevention and control items.

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