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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

The Division of Risk Management is excited to introduce our newest team member, Jenn Buckley. Jenn will be joining the Strategy, Analytics, and Technology section of our office, bringing a valuable and unique set of skills to our division. Jenn comes to us from the Division of Finance, where she was a sought-after expert in COGNOS, FINET, and the Data Warehouse for over six years.

We’re excited to introduce our new 30-minute webinar series from the Loss Control team, designed to address current topics impacting our insureds. The goal is to provide valuable insights that can help minimize risks and educate our insureds. Our first session, led by Wesley Whittington, focused on “Preparing for Winter Weather.” Key topics included common cold weather hazards like slips

Beginning his Risk Management career in 2009, Jamison comes to the Division with a wealth of experience to apply to the Loss Control / Strategy, Analytics, and Technologies teams.  Possessing a strong background in Claims Management, Data Analytics, RMIS Administration, and Fleet Operations, he will be applying his efforts to minimizing exposures on our Auto Property and Auto Liability lines

Ed Rappleye started his career at the State of Utah around 2005 within the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, spending his first 14 years as a Journey Maintenance Specialist and then 5 years as a Facility Supervisor at the Provo Regional Center in Provo, Utah.  Ed’s skillset seemingly knows no bounds, with high degrees of aptitude in all areas

As of July 1, 2024, the Division of Risk Management will discontinue its Ergonomics Program for State Agencies, Agencies will need to submit reimbursement requests by May 30, 2024, to be eligible for reimbursement. Requests received after May 30, 2024, will not be considered for reimbursement. Agencies wishing to perform any ergonomic assessment are encouraged to schedule them as soon

Risk Management is excited to announce our new Claims Manager! Andrew Seely has been promoted to be the Claims Manager. Andrew replaces Jim Christensen, who retired from Risk in March of 2024.  Andrew joined the Division of Risk Management as a Claims Adjuster in September 2019. In October 2023, Andrew was promoted to Assistant Claims Manager. Andrew has 10 years

If you have any questions for us at Risk Management here is a list of common topics and who to contact in alphabetical order. It also includes a list of links on our website that may be helpful.

Business email cyber attacks have been increasing over the years. Here is a little information from our Loss Control team on how to avoid social engineering business email compromises tied to these cyber attacks.