The Department of Risk Management works to protect against losses by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact operations, assets, and result in financial losses.
The Department is committed to fostering a culture of proactive risk awareness and resilience, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing strategic insights that enable informed decision-making. The Department is responsible for developing and implementing the County’s risk management plan, enforcing codes, and overseeing the County’s Worker’s Compensation program. Programs and services are limited to the County government infrastructure.
The Department also reviews and advises on insurance requirements for contracts with County vendors. It reviews certificates of insurance and insurance claims for property and casualty and manages claims for the County’s self-insurance fund. The Department strives to provide excellent customer service to County departments and claimants to avoid unnecessary lawsuits and litigation costs. It works closely with the County’s insurance carrier to coordinate various types of training to manage risk and limit liability to the County.