Risk Management Flashcards
DAS Risk Management components
Insurance Services
Claim/Lawsuit Management
Risk Consulting Services
DAS Risk Management- Insurance Services
- Exclusive Statutory authority
- Administer Self Insurance Program
- Purchase Commercial Insurance/ Broker Services
DAS Risk Management- Claims/Lawsuit Management
- Sole authority to pay Employment, Property & Liability claims
- SAIF Corporation Workers’ manages Compensation costs
DAS Risk Management- Risk Consulting Services
- Best Practices promotions
- Risk profiles and consultations
-DAS’ “go to” risk resource - No service fees billed for our time
What is Risk Appetite?
The Amount of risk exposure the agency is willing to financially accept of retain
3 levels: Risk Avoidance, Active Retention, Passive Retention
Risk Appetite: Risk Avoidance
Not engaging in an activity
Risk Appetite: Active Retention
Risk identification and assessment has been performed allowing agency to plan for the exposure
Risk Appetite: Passive Retention
” I didn’t know”
Agency is still financially responsible for the results associated with the activity
What are 5 Steps in Risk Management Process?
Identify
Access
Control
Finance
Administration
Contract Risk Transfer: 5 Methods
Select transfer and indemnification language
Know your insurance options
Conduct a risk assessment
Determine insurance requirements
Review Certificated of Insurance
What is purpose of Contract Risk Transfer?
Transfers financial risk of claims and lawsuits to other parties by using language within the contract or agreement
Your risk-> Contract Language = Contractor’s Risk
What are two methods of Transferring Risk?
Non-insurance and Insurance
What are examples of Non-Insurance Transferring Risk method?
- Hold harmless agreements
- Additional insured endorsement
- Waiver of subrogation
-Financial retention
What are examples of Insurance Transferring Risk method?
-Carrier provides coverage for a potential risk to the insured
-Carrier is paid a premium for insurance agreement
What is the Indemnity Clause?
An indemnification clause is a legally binding agreement between two parties specifying that one party (the indemnifying party) will compensate the other party (the indemnified party) for any losses or damages that may arise from a particular event or circumstance.
Agreement written into the contract
Reimburses the state of any claim due to the contract
Ensures the contractor retains the liability
Transferring risk created by vendors from state to the contractor happens:
A: By using DOJ approved contract template which have an Indemnity section and Insurance requirements
B: By avoiding doing business with certain contractors
C: By requesting the contractor to have insurance
D: By reviewing all the contractor’s work to ensure the cause no accidents
A: By using DOJ approved contract template which have an Indemnity section and Insurance requirements
Risk created by contractors are managed during the procurement process mainly by:
A: Asking the contractor to avoid causing accidents and/or claims
B: Transferring the risks to the contractor and ensuring they have appropriate insurance
C: Constantly supervising the contractor to make sure they do not harm anyone or anything
D: Requesting as much insurance as possible
B: Transferring the risks to the contractor and ensuring they have appropriate insurance insurance