RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Three experienced professionals on the CORSA staff
provide Risk Management Services to members. All services are provided
at no additional cost to members.
Defensive Driver Training
Tom Carabin, is certified by the National Safety Council to teach the following courses:
- Basic Defensive Driving Course (DDC 4)
- Coaching the Maintenance Vehicle Operator-for CDL drivers who drive dump trucks, snowplows and other heavy equipment.
- Coaching the Emergency Operator-Deputies who have patrol or pursuit duties.
- "Next Step" - Refresher course for drivers with excellent records who have previously taken DDC 4 within the past 3 years.
Departmental Risk Management Training
Meetings with officials and directors of departments
that have high potential for accidents and law suits (Engineers,
Sheriff, Children Services, etc) to review their operations and
policies and procedures.
Employment Practice Seminars
Sexual harassment, discrimination, violation of civil rights, hiring/firing (Seminars, held regionally, or at county).
Development of Policies and Procedures
Regional Risk Management Seminars
Motor Vehicle Records (MVR’s)
Upon request by county, CORSA will provide county
with MVR’s that will provide information about the driving record
(accidents and violations) of current employees and applicants who will
either drive county vehicles or drive personal vehicles while working
for county.
Loss Control Surveys
A survey of designated county buildings and premises to detect hazards that could cause injury and damage to property.
Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) Support
PRIMA is universally recognized as the premier
organization for training and information for public risk management
professionals. For those CORSA members that have designated safety /
loss control personnel, CORSA pays the dues for membership in the
national association. For those members who are also members of the
County Loss Control Coordinators Association (CLCCA), CORSA pays for
registration to attend the annual national meeting.
Property Appraisals
CORSA contracts with the Industrial Appraisal Company
to provide certified property appraisals to establish insurance
replacement costs on all Buildings and Contents, at no cost to members.
A comprehensive report with pictures is included. In addition, annual
valuation updates are provided, again at no cost to members.
Lightning Protection Incentives
Upon request by a member county, CORSA will contract
with a firm to provide a lightning / surge protection survey on
property at high risk for lightning damage. If a member installs
recommended surge/lightning protection equipment, CORSA will waive the
property insurance deductible for damage caused by lightning.
Claims Administration/Legal Counsel
CORSA has brought claims in-house as of July 1, 2006 for claims administration.
Legal Counsel is provided by a network of law firms
located in Ohio who specialize in county government and federal court
cases. Defense counsel and claims staff work closely with and receive
input from county prosecutors and elected officials while defending the
county and its officials and employees. If a county has a relationship
with a local firm, and if the firm meets the qualifications established
by CORSA, and agrees to CORSA’s oversight and fee procedures, CORSA
will consider utilizing the firm.
Local Insurance Agents
The local insurance agent is the CORSA link that
provides local service to the county. The local agent is selected by
the county.