Risk Management
Mission
Risk Management identifies and evaluates the risk and loss exposures facing the County, its employees, property, and residents to provide the most cost effective and efficient method of managing risk through the following:
- Self-Insurance: purchase of insurance to cover predictable and non-catastrophic exposures.
- Commercial Insurance: purchase of insurance to cover unpredictable events resulting in severe financial or property losses.
- Loss Prevention (Safety)
- Risk Transfer Methods (transfer of risk through contracts)
Claims
Workers Compensation
Commercial Risk Management, LLC (CRM) is the third-party administrator managing and adjusting the County’s claims. CRM can be contacted at 813-289-3900.
Liability
The County manages and administers liability claims internally with its own staff. Questions relating to liability claims should be directed to Kristle Kappler or Christine Wiggins.
Safety
Risk Management safety personnel work together with County departments to reduce the risk of injuries and mitigate property damage through training courses, inspections of work sites and County facilities.
