Loss Control

Foster Joins PEP as East TN Casualty Consultant

By Heather Sturtz | 6/8/2023 7:10 am

Public Entity Partners (PEP) is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Foster to our risk management team as the East Tennessee casualty loss control consultant. With an impressive background in public service, Michael brings invaluable expertise to our organization.

Bill Magoon: A Legacy of Service

By Heather Sturtz | 6/8/2023 7:05 am

Bill Magoon recently retired from his position as Public Entity Partners’ (PEP’s) East Tennessee property conservation consultant. Both PEP and its members have benefitted from his expertise and unwavering commitment for an impressive 22 years. Bill consistently went the extra mile, embodying the values of member focus and exceptional service that PEP holds dear.

PEP & MTAS Partner on Risk Management Training

5/4/2023 7:25 am

Public Entity Partners is partnering with MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) to present a special virtual educational series on risk management for our members. Identifying, managing and mitigating risk is everyone’s responsibility. When these are effectively implemented and regularly applied, they can save your organization money.

Symposium Registration Now Open

By Heather Hughes | 5/4/2023 7:25 am

Registration is now open for Public Entity Partners’ 2023 Risk & Insurance Symposium, scheduled for Aug. 23 - 25 at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin. This three-day, in-person educational and networking event will provide attendees with courses aimed at local government risk management and emerging risk exposures.

Driver Training Grant Recipient Steps Up

By Heather Hughes | 5/4/2023 7:15 am

Each fall, Public Entity Partners offers members who participate in our Automobile Liability Coverage the opportunity to apply for the James L. Richardson Driver Training Grant. This is a matching grant that members can use to offset the cost of driver safety-related items, such as instructor-led training, backup cameras, alarms, motor vehicle record checks and more.

Firefighter PTSD and Workers' Compensation Act

5/4/2023 7:00 am

On April 21, 2023, the General Assembly enacted the James “Dustin” Samples Act which creates a presumption that a PTSD diagnosis for a firefighter is an injury occurring in the course and scope of the firefighter’s performance and compensable under workers’ compensation law.

Excellence in Risk Management Award Nominations

By Heather Hughes | 4/6/2023 7:20 am

Public Entity Partners’ Excellence in Risk Management Award honors members who exemplify excellence, innovation, creativity and commitment to providing quality safety and risk management programs within their entities. This award is designed to recognize both large and smaller entities, in separate categories, who make use of available resources to creatively implement safety programs.

EHS Hero - Safety Professionals' Timesaver

By Heather Hughes | 4/6/2023 7:10 am

Public Entity Partners provides our members with a free resource to help them manage their safety programs. Whether you’re looking for a recent regulatory change, need to tweak a safety plan or are planning for safety, EHS Hero® (Environmental Health & Safety) has you covered. This platform can perform the regulatory research and prep work for you.

Risk Management Educational Series

By Heather Hughes | 3/9/2023 7:05 am

PEP Hosting Safety Meetings with MTAS

By Heather Hughes | 2/9/2023 7:30 am

Public Entity Partners is committed to risk management and educating our members on best practices. In February and March, PE Partners will offer “Developing a Culture of Safety” educational workshops on loss prevention strategies.

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