As we approach 2025, public agencies in California are preparing for a wave of new legislation that could impact operations, policies, and procedures. This post highlights a handful of key bills that may affect your agency. It’s important to note that this overview highlights only a portion of the many [...]
In today's fast-paced environment, employers are increasingly facing a range of legal risks related to their workforce. Employment liability risk—ranging from claims of discrimination and harassment to wrongful termination and wage disputes—can have serious financial consequences. Effective risk management in this area is essential to safeguard your business from potential [...]
Bringing Legislation to Light. The time for action is now for California's Underground Storage Tank (UST) owners and operators as the State Water Resources Control Board's deadline for permanently closing single-walled tanks approaches. With approximately 2,000 UST systems in need of closure or modification to meet coming regulations by December [...]
Back-to-School Safety Tips: A Guide for Parents, Students, and Educators As summer comes to an end, students, parents, and teachers are all finding new routines, classes, and friendships. These times are exciting and remind us to review safety practices in and out of the classroom. This season represents a key [...]
At their May board meeting, the GSRMA Board analyzed GSRMA’s 24/25 Actuarial studies for both the General Liability and Workers’ Compensation programs. They then applied the current funding levels of the pool against the Capital Target Reserve policy to determine if there were funds available for a dividend. Based on the [...]
Change is often good…but rarely easy! That pretty much sums up our recent foray into software and systems upgrades! The Need for Upgrade We started our journey over two years ago. We had been using the same claims and pool management programs for more than twelve years. And we originally [...]
GSRMA member agencies are afforded pollution coverage through Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management’s (PRISM) Pollution Program. For the coverage years of 18/19 – 20/21, the Pollution and Remediation Legal Liability policy was placed with Illinois Union (Chubb). Chubb elected to non-renew this coverage effective 7/1/2021. The coverage that replaced [...]
Playgrounds are dynamic environments where children explore, socialize, and develop crucial skills through play. However, to ensure optimal engagement and safety, it's essential to tailor playground designs to the specific needs and abilities of different age groups. As I write this, I think about my 3- and 5-year-old and know that [...]
Picture this: You're the manager of a bustling public agency. You've got a team of dedicated employees, and you've put safety measures in place. But emergencies can still happen. Workplace violence, fire, or other health emergencies are risks we live with every day and risks that are best considered when [...]
The insurance landscape across the United States, particularly in California, is in turmoil. What's increasingly being referred to as a 'crisis' has evolved over recent years and shows little sign of easing. A mix of natural disasters, large legal settlements, challenging regulations, and inflation has led to an unstable insurance [...]