Risk Mgmt Advisory Committee Notes 3-15-2011 (2)
MEETING MINUTES:
New Hanover County Attorney’s Office – Risk Management
BUSINESS:
Review and discuss the renewals for the City of Wilmington, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority,
New Hanover County, New Hanover County Airport Authority, New Hanover Soil & Water
Conservation District, New Hanover County Board of Education, and Southeastern Center for
Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities/Substance Abuse Services.
TIME AND PLACE:
March 15, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
New Hanover County Government Center
Finance Room # 502
230 Government Center
Wilmington, NC
ATTENDANCE:
Committee members and staff in attendance: Committee members absent:
Richard Beebee Deborah Watts
Walker Taylor, IV
Ron Woodruff
Tiffany Allen – Risk Manager Guests in attendance:
Jennifer Stancil – Risk Management Specialist None
Robin Keeler – Risk Management Technician
ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1.Minutes Review/Approved
2.Reviewed the list of expiring insurance policies for all entities and marketing of
upcoming insurance renewals.
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3.Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority will return to NHC Risk Management for
administration of their insurance program effective 7/1/2011.
4.New Hanover County
The County is continuing to update their Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
The Sheriff’s decision to sell the helicopter may affect current coverage. The Risk
Management Department is working with the insurance carrier to modify the current
policy to reflect the grounded status of the helicopter and seeking lowered rates due to
the reduced risk of loss.
Risk Management staff is working with Fire Services and Medac to update their
policy regarding medical assessments relating to an employee’s fitness for duty. The
topic is timely for many public entities; therefore, the Risk Management Department
and the City of Wilmington are hosting a panel discussion by medical and legal
professionals to answer questions for local public entity managers interested in the
topic. The meeting is April 1, 2011 at the New Hanover County Government Center.
The renewal of WASTEC’s property policies is contingent upon the Board of
Commissioner’s final decision to continue or end WASTEC’s operations. The Risk
Management Department will move forward with obtaining quotes as per expiring
terms and will adjust their strategy based on the outcome.
The Risk Management Department is working on a volunteer orientation program for
New Hanover County.
Risk Manager Allen will review the property values insured for the Cape Fear
Museum with the curator to make sure they are adequate for renewal.
Risk Manager Allen will report to the committee information about the County’s
pollution liability at its next meeting.
5.New Hanover County Board of Education
The future of the Board of Education’s insurance program depends on the outcome of
the state budget. As proposed, the state will transfer responsibility for the state’s
portion of worker’s compensation benefits and auto insurance to the local board. The
Risk Management Department will continue to monitor the budget and offer quotes
for the added exposures resulting from the state budget.
Risk Manager Allen sought higher credits for the Board of Education’s Worker’s
Compensation renewal due to their $50,000 deductible. The quote received included
a 5% reduction of premium even though the experience modification factor increased
by 10%.
6.The Risk Management Department is marketing Cape Fear Public Utility Authority’s
insurance program.
7.Adjournment.
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