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Whether talking with passengers, taking a sip of water, adjusting the stereo, or letting your mind wander for a moment, most of us have experienced some form of distracted driving. What many drivers don’t realize is how significantly even small distractions can increase both the likelihood and severity of an accident. In fact, the majority of vehicle losses we see

In this month’s webinar, hosted by Cerena Withers and Bret Burgon, we take a deeper dive into motor vehicle accidents involving state-insured vehicles. The session explores how damage repairs are coordinated, how deductibles are applied, and the process followed when a third party is at fault. We also discuss scenarios involving multiple state-insured vehicles, as well as what to expect

Did you know that over 1/3 of Risk Fund auto claims are avoidable? From FY20 – FY25, 40% of all Risk Fund auto claims were from drivers hitting a stationary object or parked vehicle, costing over $12,700,000! What if those objects had been a child, a coworker, or another person? Also, can you imagine how else that money could have

The Division of Risk Management insures hundreds of vehicles that employees rely on daily to fulfill the duties of their job. While we empower drivers with training and support defensive driving habits, accidents still occur. This month’s webinar, hosted by Cerena Withers and Bret Burgon, dives into details about how to report auto losses involving state-insured vehicles, key consideration and

One of the most common questions we receive at State Risk Management is about traveling out of Utah in a Risk-insured vehicle. Can we do it? Should we do it? Certain school districts and state agencies must travel briefly out of state to access other parts of Utah on a regular basis. These are covered trips and not a concern.

The second session in Loss Control’s 30-minute webinar series, hosted by Jamison Thompson, covered “Snowy Roads” and winter driving. We explored key claim statistics and the leading causes of loss associated with inclement weather, as well as shared best practices for reaching your destination safely. Key takeaways included understanding the hazards posed by snowplows, the significant role speed plays in