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This month, we’re excited to share several updates within our Loss Control team. Ron Boshard has transitioned into a specialist role, where he will focus on supporting K–12 entities as the K–12 Specialist / Transportation Consultant for Loss Control. Ron brings extensive experience working with school districts on safety, risk mitigation, and operational best practices. In this role, he will

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

Risk Managers and Risk Coordinators, We are refining the Certificate of Insurance process, effective immediately. Linked below are the changes and a template for requesting COIs moving forward. The template gives a brief explanation of each section of the COI. The template can be copied and used each time you create a COI. This will help ensure fewer mistakes are

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

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Ingrid Manning, the newest member of our Loss Control Team in the Division of Risk Management! Ingrid brings a wealth of experience as an Industrial Hygienist and is highly skilled in assessing and mitigating health and safety risks. Her expertise in identifying and resolving potential hazards will be key in strengthening

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