Loss Control

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.

PEP's Exec. VP Receives NLC Service Award

11/2/2023 6:10 am

The National League of Cities (NLC) bestows its John G. Stutz Award on people who have served 25 years or more on the staff of a state municipal league, state league risk pool, or at NLC. The award is named in honor of John Stutz, who convened representatives of 10 state municipal leagues for the first meeting of what was to become the American Municipal Association and, subsequently, the NLC.

Workers' Compensation Training Nov. 2

11/2/2023 6:05 am

The final installment of the Public Entity Partners and MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) risk management series will be held on Nov. 2. This session will cover “Workers’ Compensation: Protecting Your Employees and Your Operations.”

Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Training

10/5/2023 6:20 am

Identifying, managing and mitigating risk is everyone’s responsibility. When these are effectively implemented and regularly applied, they can save your organization money.

TnPRIMA Scholarship Recipients Announced

10/5/2023 6:05 am

The Excellence in Risk Management TnPRIMA Scholarship provides support to members for attending TnPRIMA’s annual risk management education conference. PEP is pleased to announce that the following individuals have received either full or partial scholarships to this year’s conference, which will be held Nov. 14-16, 2023, in Franklin at the Embassy Suites by Hilton.

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