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January 2023
News & Events
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Meetings:
February 2, 2023
Training & Risk Management Committee
February 14, 2023
Membership Relations Committee
February 16, 2023
Coverage, Claims & Litigation Committee
February 22, 2023
Administration & Finance Committee
February 28, 2023
Executive Board
March 14, 2023
Board of Directors
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IRMA Returns $14.25 million in Investment Returns to Members |
Each year, the IRMA Board of Directors reviews our claim reserves and investment income to determine if there is excess cash that can be returned to IRMA members. In just the last 10 years, IRMA has returned $104.5 million to its members. This excess cash is primarily due to our excellent investment returns. Each year, IRMA collects contributions from its members based on our actuary’s recommendation and projection of claims that will need to be paid during the claim year. |
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IRMA Award Honorable Mention:
Village of Carol Stream Public Works Department
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In 2022, IRMA received the most IRMA Award Applications in recent years. It is our pleasure to highlight all Member programs as they all provide value in reducing municipal risk and increasing safety.
The Village of Carol Stream created an online safety concern reporting process utilizing experts in HR, IT, and Public Works Departments. This new portal streamlines the reporting process of safety concerns and tracks corrective actions to completion. The program has resulted in significant benefits with employee relations as well as safety.
For more information about this program and other IRMA Award Applicants, click on the links below.
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Cybersecurity:
How IRMA is Helping its Members
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In response to the bleak outlook for cyber liability insurance, the IRMA Executive Board recommended creating an IT/Cyber Committee (“ITCC”) to examine cyber security and liability issues facing the membership. At the May Committee meeting, the Committee was presented with two vendors to explore to make a part of a preferred provider program to assist members with best practices, training, auditing, and assessing cyber security processes and controls, KnowBe4 and Cyber Concierge. Programs were developed with each vendor at reduced pricing for IRMA members. |
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Webinar:
To Serve & Protect the Data
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Law enforcement agencies regularly collect sensitive information from those they interact with daily. Learn the guidelines for data security and actionable steps individuals at every level can take to secure data to keep themselves and their agencies safe.
On-Demand Webinar Courtesy of LEXIPOL
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Cyber e-Risk Hub
IRMA's cyber liability insurance carrier HSB provides Members with complimentary access to their e-Risk Hub. The Hub is a comprehensive resource for best practice information, evaluations, training, tips and online tools to assist in managing cyber risk exposures. Sign up today.
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Ransomware:
How Secure is Your Organization?
How would your organization score if put to the test?
Don't wait for a real attack to find out.
Through HSB, Members have access to the 12-Point Ransomware survey which is designed to offer key tasks that SME Management & IT administrators should consider to reduce exposure to ransomware and other exploit threats.
Upon completion of the survey, you receive a scorecard report that includes best practices for strengthening your ransomware defenses.
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Endpoint Security and Prevention |
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Endpoint security is the practice of securing endpoints or entry points of end-user devices such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices from being exploited by malicious actors and campaigns. Endpoint security systems protect these endpoints on a network or in the cloud from cybersecurity threats. Endpoint security has evolved from traditional antivirus software to providing comprehensive protection from sophisticated malware and evolving zero-day threats. |
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Risk Management & Training |
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2023 Grant Opportunities
In 2022, IRMA awarded 104 grant applications equating to over $250,000 in awards to members. This year, we are offering members TEN grant opportunities.
Apply Today!
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NOW AVAILABLE:
Aquatic Facility Audit Grant Funding
Unannounced Aquatic Facility Audits are an excellent risk management tool to assess the skills and performance of lifeguard staff and the overall safety of aquatic facilities.
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2022 OSHA 300 Logs Due February 1st |
Recordable injury and illness entries from the previous calendar year must be logged on OSHA Form 300. The form 300A (which summarizes the recordable cases that occurred at an establishment) must be posted in an area accessible to employees from February 1st to April 30th of the calendar year following the recorded year.
For more on OSHA 300 Reporting, click the button below.
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Webinar: 5/08/2023
Building a Safety Culture that Gen Z Can Get Behind
The newest generation of workers, Generation Z, are pacing to make up roughly one-quarter of the global workforce by 2025.
New generations come with new, unique perspectives and it is imperative that approaches to safety culture evolves to keep up with the workforce they are meant to protect.
Free Webinar Courtesy of EHS NOW
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IDHR Training Institute
Now Open
IDHR Training Institute can help members meet organization goals associated with:
- Organization Leadership
- Team Development
- DEIA Training
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Compliance
Through monthly webinars, consultations or train the trainer opportunities, explore what IDHR can do for you.
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Workplace Mental Health Toolkit
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According to Mental Health America (MHA), 78% of workers agree that workplace stress affects their mental health, and 7 in 10 workers find it difficult to concentrate at work. MHA created an easy-to-follow toolkit to help support employee mental health and well-being. |
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Webinar: 4/15/2023
Beyond Employee Resilience: A Focus on Mental Wellness
Employee mental wellness is so much more complicated than simply focusing on resilience training. Employees are seeking a balance between their work obligations and their personal lives, and they are willing to bail on a job that doesn’t feel supportive of this balance. Managers and leaders have an opportunity to positively impact their employees’ overall mental wellness within the sphere of work life.
Webinar Courtesy of PRIMA
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Health & Wellness
Grant Program
IRMA's grant is targeted at assisting members with costs of health initiatives targeted at reducing injuries - both physical and psychological. We have awarded members for Chaplain Programs, Training Programs, Wellness Screens, and more. These programs are shown to improve employee wellness. For more information, or to apply for the grant, click the link below.
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CESSA:
Clarifications for Law Enforcement & Emergency Responders
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The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently issued clarifications for law enforcement and emergency responders that respond to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. IRMA will continue to monitor CESSA developments and its impact on first responders.. |
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Illinois Appellate Court Awards Benefits to Claimant
In a recent opinion, the Illinois Appellate Court reversed the Circuit Court of Cook County and reinstated a divided Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission decision awarding benefits to a claimant who slipped and fell in a train commuter parking space.
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Building Code Enforcement Win
Much like a parking ticket, the issuance of a building code violation carries with it a presumption of guilt. The First District Appellate Court recently held that where a residential property is deemed by a municipality to be a fire hazard, the property owner has no claim for a violation of his right to due process when he is given the opportunity to challenge that presumption in an administrative proceeding.
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Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 310
Westmont, IL 60559
(708) 562-0300
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