Risk Management was transferred to the Legal Department effective April 1, 2020.  The Risk Management Division is responsible for three separate but important core functions: managing property and casualty insurance, managing claims and litigation, and managing risk.  All of these functions or programs support the City’s goal of “Build Effective & Accountable Government”, and are performed by the City Attorney, the Senior Assistant City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney, and the Legal Analyst.  Although these functions and programs do not generate revenue, they mitigate risk in order to avoid payment of claims and/or settlements.

1. Property and Casualty Insurance:  The Risk Management Division ensures that the City has appropriate property and casualty insurance coverage at all times through the City’s insurance broker.  This also includes updating policies throughout the year to account for new vehicles, surplused vehicles, new equipment, etc.  It is also the responsibility of the Risk Management Division to ensure that Notary Bonds and Public Official Bonds are maintained for all applicable employees.

2. Claims and Litigation:  All claims for damages are received by the City Clerk and referred to the Risk Management Division for review.  CIAW processes claims, however, Risk Management is responsible for investigating claims so a determination can be made as to whether the claim should be paid.

3. Managing Risk:  Managing Risk includes training, reviewing and implementing City policies and procedures to determine whether there are ways to limit risk, and reviewing claims to determine ways in which an incident could have been prevented.

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