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 [...]
GSRMA is excited to announce our 18th Annual Conference scheduled for October 24th and 25th at Rolling Hills Casino in Corning, CA. This year’s conference will be centered around the theme “Small Steps, Big Results: Building Resilience for Your Organization,” where we aim to focus on the gradual changes that lead to significant [...]
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 [...]
It’s no secret to the volunteer fire protection districts of California that volunteerism is in a lull to say the least. Establishing a cadet program within a public volunteer fire district is an opportunity to nurture future firefighters while protecting the district's interests. Understanding Legal Frameworks Let’s just start off [...]
Properly Scheduled Property – And Why It Matters to Your Public Agency The fun and excitement of buying new property is often tempered by the act of notifying the insurance company – that is often the painful part! Public entities are not immune to this pain, especially as insurance costs [...]
Today’s public entity risk pools have many moving parts. A pool isn’t just about collecting contributions and administering claims. Pools have grown and matured over the years and thus offer many services to their members, including proactive loss prevention and risk control, legal consulting and review, training, financial assistance, and [...]
We’re pleased to share a unique perspective on management from Jesse Brisendine, our keynote at the 2023 Annual Conference. His expertise in employee engagement differs from our usual content yet provides universal insights. The strategies presented transcend any particular field or role. We hope you gain [...]
With COVID-19 cases on the rise and flu season approaching, COVID-19 stands ready to wreak havoc on unprepared employers. While we celebrate the 6-month anniversary of the lifting of California's COVID-19 State of Emergency in February, employers need to recognize that COVID-19 still presents challenges. In the last two months, [...]
Author: Sarah Bishop, PRISM Underwriting Manager Despite historically hard general liability market conditions, PRISM successfully renewed the GL1 Program on July 1, 2023 with more than a 98% member retention. While rates unfortunately increased, we were able to maintain the $25 million per occurrence program limits. Coverage remained as expiring [...]