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Risk & Insurance Symposium 2022 - Save the Date

4/7/2022 8:00 am

Risk & Insurance Symposium 2022 - Save the Date

Risk Library Updates Available in Member Portal

4/7/2022 8:00 am

Public Entity Partners’ member portal on our website provides access to numerous helpful resources, including our risk library. We have recently added three new loss control guidelines to the risk library and have updated a few others. These guidelines are designed to address common risk exposures, including legal references/guides, along with model policies and samples we have developed or received from some of our members.

Volunteer Exposures for Entities

4/7/2022 8:00 am

Many of Public Entity Partners’ members rely on volunteers to help them serve the public and their customers. From volunteer firefighters and auxiliary police to planning committees and school boards, there are considerations to ensure that entities are protected from liability exposures and volunteers are well suited for serving in these capacities.

Webinar - Tennessee Drug Free Workplace

3/3/2022 7:00 am

Public Entity Partners will present a webinar on the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program on March 30th at 1 p.m. CST/2 p.m. EST. This webinar will be hosted by Lance Wheaton, program coordinator, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Drug Free Workplace Program.

EHS Hero Offers Time-Saving Resources

2/10/2022 7:00 am

Public Entity Partners offers a free toolkit to our members to help them streamline their Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) programs. The fully customizable, cloud-based EHS Hero® platform offers expert legal analysis, guidance, training, and best-in-class workflow tools utilized by safety and environmental teams across the nation.

Loss Control Consultants Step Into New Roles

By Halie Gallik | 2/9/2022 7:00 am

Two of Public Entity Partners’ loss control consultants have recently moved into new positions. Bob Lynch is now filling the role of casualty consultant for Middle Tennessee, while Jim Bell Hatchel has transitioned from our underwriting department to the role of property conservation consultant for Middle Tennessee.

Entry-Level CDL New Requirements

By Halie Gallik | 1/4/2022 7:00 am

Because municipal entities employ drivers who operate motor vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), PE Partners is sharing a new requirement for entry-level driver training from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Liability Exposure with Holiday Parades

By Halie Gallik | 11/2/2021 8:00 am

‘Tis the season for parades! Has your entity considered the risk exposures associated with parades and how you will address them? Some simple risk management steps can help ensure that both those participating and watching parades can have a fun and safe experience.

Award Winner-Leland Blackwood, City of Maryville

By Halie Gallik | 9/3/2021 4:00 pm

The City of Maryville provides water, sewer, electric, codes, planning, economic development, fire, police, parks and recreation, and sanitation services to approximately 30,000 citizens. In his role as risk manager for the city, Leland Blackwood has worked diligently for more than 19 years to make safety a priority across the city and among the entity’s more than 300 employees, and to safeguard public resources, including buildings valued at nearly $220 million.

Award Winner-Upper Cumberland HRA

By Halie Gallik | 9/3/2021 4:00 pm

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) strives to improve the quality of life for citizens in 14 counties throughout the Cumberland region. They offer a diverse array of community services, including weatherization assistance, community corrections, Head Start, youth programs and public transit.

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