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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

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