Value Added Services
Summary
Providing insurance coverage to member cities is only a small part of what MVRMA offers its members. In addition, MVRMA provides a wide variety of value-added services. Most of the services listed below are provided at no additional cost.
No other Ohio pooling entity offers this range and breadth of services to its members. Priced separately, these services would cost each member tens of thousands of dollars annually.
Best Practice Surveys
- Bi-annual risk management best practices surveys
- Bi-annual law enforcement best practices surveys
Legal Services
- Employment practices legal services helpline providing up to 3 hours of legal consultation on employment practices issues
- Legal defense of claims and suits
- Legal alerts on trending/emerging issues
Loss Control Services
- Loss control site visits and consultation upon request
- Review of insurance and risk transfer language in contracts and bid documents
- Sample safety policies and procedures
Memberships
- Membership in public risk management association (PRIMA)
- Membership in association of governmental risk pools (AGRiP) and access to their training programs
Other Services
- Certificates of insurance and review of certificates of insurance
- Purchase of surety bonds for all employees/officials if required by charter, ordinance or statute
- Comprehensive real property appraisals with annual updates
- Discounted rates on Lexipol’s law enforcement risk management services
- Boiler inspections
- Safety awards
- Quarterly risky business newsletter
Training Programs
- Training programs on risk management with emphasis on employment practices, law enforcement practices, driving safety and workplace safety *
- Specialized OSHA compliance and defensive driver training programs *
- Educational presentations to member staff and councils upon request
- On-line driving and employment practices through Target Solutions *
*A minimal fee may be required