FROM: Stacey Barnier, Director of HR and Risk Management
SUBJECT: Risk Management Consultant Funding Request
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the use of contingency funds not to exceed $19,000 for G2 Risk Consulting to provide expert consulting services in support of a Request for Proposals for insurance and brokerage services along with other relevant and related risk management consulting.
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BACKGROUND:
G2 Risk Consulting is comprised of experienced professionals who come from public and private sector backgrounds having held senior risk management positions. Their consultants have expertise in various areas of risk including but not limited to risk finance, property and casualty insurance, loss control, risk management administration, self-insurance, claims management, safety, management information systems, and risk analysis. G2 Risk Consulting clients have included corporations and public agencies of all sizes, including Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local governments.
Pursuant to Administration Policy No. 011 SBCERA Policy for Procurement Other Than Investment Management Services, under the Chief Executive Officer's authority, G2 Risk Consulting was initially engaged to review existing coverage and make immediate recommendations, which included binding coverage for Hired Non-Owned Automobile Liability insurance, which we immediately put in place. Over the last two months, they completed an initial review of the SBCERA insurance policies (both SBCERA procured and County provided) and related risk management practices. As a result of this initial review, it has become clear that SBCERA has gaps in appropriate types and levels of coverage for an organization of this type. As a result, it is important that SBCERA gain other viewpoints as to appropriate coverage limits, deductibles and retentions. This can be achieved by objectively and competitively evaluating coverage and premium options by way of a Request for Proposals (RFP)...
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