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We’re pleased to welcome Michelle Beus to our Risk Management team as the new State Liability Program Manager. Michelle brings a wealth of experience from her time at the Utah Attorney General’s Office, where she represented the Utah State Board of Education. Prior to that, she spent 20 years as general counsel for a large school district and also has experience

We’re excited to welcome Jamison Thompson to the Strategy and Analytics team. Jamison joins us from the Loss Control Team within the Division of Risk Management, bringing a wealth of experience in data analytics, system administration, and risk management information systems (RMIS). His deep expertise will be instrumental in building robust reporting frameworks, streamlining key processes, delivering actionable insights for

Risk Management is excited to announce that Wesley Whittington has transitioned into the role of Engineer. After eight years of experience in Loss Control, Wesley has taken on this new position with State Risk Management. Wesley brings a deep understanding of fire protection codes and standards, supported by several relevant certifications. He has successfully applied his expertise in areas such

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 Division of Risk Management is excited to announce Lisa Adams as our new Strategy Analytics & Technology Manager. Lisa brings a wealth of experience and deep knowledge of the Division’s operations, having joined Risk Management in November 2008. She most recently served as a Research Analyst, where she oversaw the Division’s website, served as the Salesforce system administrator, and

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