Mission Statement

To protect the financial integrity of the City from perils beyond the control of the Governmental Body.

Responsibilities & Objectives

Risk Management Objectives:

• The protection of the municipality against the financial consequences of accidental losses which are catastrophic in nature.
• The preservation of municipality assets and public service capabilities from loss, destruction, or depletion.
• The minimization of the total long-term cost to the municipality of all activities related to the identification, prevention and control of accidental losses and their consequences.
• The creation of a system of internal procedures providing a constant reassessment of fluctuating exposure to loss, loss bearing capacity and available financial resources, including insurance.
• The establishment, to the extent possible, of an exposure-free work and service environment in which municipal personnel as well as members of the public can enjoy safety and security in the course of their daily pursuits.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing and administering the Group Health, Life and Disability Programs
• To protect the financial integrity of the City by identifying risks and effectively handling through avoidance, loss prevention and loss control
• To analyze risk to include risk assumption, transfer and the purchase of insurance for property, liability, and workman's compensation
• To maintain cost effective employee welfare benefits, which help protect the health and assets of City employees
• Support the team concept with all departments for the betterment of the City of Columbus