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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

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

This risk webinar focuses on winter readiness and safely shutting down buildings for the holidays. The video emphasizes that the holiday season, when many buildings are vacant for two or three weeks and the majority of staff is not present, is often when damage occurs due to unmonitored issues like water flow. Links to Video & Presentation Handout

This month’s Risk Webinar was presented by our Liability Specialist/Engineer Wesley Whittington, and focused on slips, trips, and falls within the State of Utah. The session covered the basics of identification, inspections, prevention, mitigation, and a claims overview of slips, trips, and falls submitted to the Division of Risk Management. Wesley also introduced the Water Mitigation Plan to prevent and

This quick overview introduces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and highlights the critical role supervisors and managers play in ensuring reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.

This month’s Risk Webinar was presented by our Claims Manager, Andrew Seeley, and focused on the topic “How to Report a Property Claim.” The session covered essential information, including what to do when property damage is discovered, whether or not to file a claim, claim filing deadlines, the information needed by Risk Management, and the steps taken after a claim is

The fourth installment of Loss Control’s webinar series, “Employment Screenings & the Prelitigation Process,” is presented by Dennis Flynn and Rachel Terry. This session explores key considerations surrounding employment screenings and offers insights into the pre litigation process as it pertains to employment matters within public institutions. For more information or specific inquiries, please contact Dennis Flynn at [email protected]

The third installment of Loss Control’s 30-minute webinar series, presented by Karen Peterson, focuses on the “New Risk Reduction Survey,” also known as the Self Inspection Survey (SIS). The Risk Management, Loss Control team has made updates to the previous version of the self-inspection survey with the goal of making it more useful and less burdensome for our insureds. If

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