Risk Journal
December 2019 Risk Journal
Michigan's Recreational Marijuana Law; Proper Inmate Classification in Corrections Facilities; MMRMA Publishes Cyber Security Bulletins and Other Risk Management Resources.
October 2019
Managing Intake and Booking to Reduce Risks in Jail Operations; Board Member Jeff Lawson; Highlights from August 2019 Annual Meeting
August 2019
MMRMA Earns National and State Recognition; Managing Jail Operation Risks; Update on Greenstone Products and Coverages
June 2019
Smooth Transitions Help Employees and Organizations Thrive; MMRMA Announces RAP/CAP Updates, New Application Forms; Annual Meeting Preview.
April 2019
Employee Retention Pays Off; MMRMA Subrogation Efforts Return Real Dollars for Members' Benefit; Anticipating the Unexpected and Navigating Change
February 2019
Smart Onboarding and Orientation Practices; MMRMA Updates Five Valuable Risk Control Brochures; Preview of Risk Management Workshop
December 2018
Smart Hiring Practices; Spotlight on MMRMA's Investment Committee; Profile: Board Member Michael Sedlak
October 2018
Decoding Blockchain and its Applications in Public Entities; Backing into Parking Spaces Could Reduce Claims; Annual Meeting Speakers Offer Glimpse into Future of Tech in Our Communities and Lives
August 2018
Board Chairman on the Value of Member-MMRMA Partnerships; Managing Cyber Security Threats in Public Spaces; Updated Data Breach Coverage for Members Reflects Evolving Risks
June 2018
Upcoming Annual Meeting Emphasizes Balance of Technology, People; Riding Innovation Wave Takes Creativity & Partnerships; MMRMA Tactical Encounters Training Improves Critical Thinking in Law Enforcement Officers
April 2018
Dark Web, Deep Web: Differences and Risks. Recap of Risk Management Workshop. Canton Township's APWA Accreditation and MMRMA's CAP Grant Opportunities
February 2018
The Internet of Things; Strategic Priorities and the Net Asset Distribution; New Rescue Task Force Training
December 2017
Grand Rapids Fire Department and MDOT Win National Award; Board Member Tracey Schultz Kobylarz Leads With Unique Perspective; Winter Risk Management Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes
October 2017
MMRMA Rolls Out RAP Grant Updates; Focus on Membership Services; Managing Meetings, Conflict, and Stressful Situations
August 2017
MMRMA Coverage for Motor Vehicles Goes Beyond Basics; MMRMA Data Breach Coverage Continues as Cyber Liability Evolves; Profile of Board Member Leon Wright
June 2017
2017 Annual Meeting Celebrates Michigan; MMRMA Recognized by PRIMA; Challenges of Policing Special Needs Populations
April 2017
Making Decisions on Liability Claims and Settlements; Economic, Financial Insights from Workshop Speakers; Spring Training Preview
February 2017
MMRMA Forms Greenstone, a Captive Insurance Company; Preview of March 2017 Risk Management Workshop; Managing Risk When Renting Out Municipal Facilities
December 2016
New Acts Clarify Medical Marijuana Law; Standing Committee Vacancies Due to Mary Anderson's Retirement; Managing Potential Active Assailant Risk
October 2016
2016 Annual Meeting Features Success Strategies for Life & Work; FAA Updates Drone Regulations; A National Perspective on the Future of Public Pooling
August 2016
Board Acts to Increase Data Breach Coverage; MMRMA Fondly Remembers Jack LaBelle; Fall Training Preview; Autism Training Highlights
June 2016
New Guidelines Announced for RAP, CAP Grants; Prompt Reporting of Claims Benefits Members; Annual Meeting Sneak Peek; Narcan Model Policy
April 2016
Workshop Speakers Share Insights on Managing Change, Risk; MMRMA Adds Optional Drone Coverage Effective July 1; Best Practices Update
February 2016
National Speakers Join MMRMA Experts at March Workshop; Committee Participation Helps Membership; Tactical Encounters Training Moves to State-of-the-Art Venue
December 2015
Reflections from Retiring Director of Claims Michael Ellis; Executive Director Mike Rhyner Reviews Succession Planning; Highlights of MMRMA Training
October 2015
Mike Rhyner Highlights the Benefits of Public Entity Pools; Annual Meeting Presentations Strengthen Attendees' Knowledge, Skills; Update on What Constitutes a Medical Control Authority in MI
August 2015
MCCRMA Celebrates 30 Years; Court Ruling on Privacy in Pocket-Dial Case; Risk Control Consultants Work Closely With Members and Share Best Practices
June 2015
2015 Annual Meeting preview; Profile of Director of Risk Management Paul Mongiello; State Pool Loss Fund Distribution
April 2015
MMRMA Board Adds Two Advisory Committees for Jails and Health Facilities; Risk Management Workshop Recap
February 2015
Risk Management Workshop Preview; Coming Changes to FOIA; Best Practices Reviews
December 2014
Risk Exposures Relating to Today's Multifunctional Copiers; RAP Gets Enhancements; Excellent 2014 Performance Leads to Reduction in Reserves
October 2014
Annual Meeting Presenters Teach the Art of Creativity, Mastering Change; GVWR and Emergency Vehicle Safety; Board Strategic Planning Update
August 2014
Value of MMRMA Committees; Profile of Board Member Fabian Knizacky; RAP Update
June 2014
Annual Meeting Preview; Benefits of Events and Other Member Services; Proposed Changes to FOIA & OMA
April 2014
Cyber Crime Expert Reveals Common Pitfalls, Protections; Other Highlights from Risk Management Workshop; MMRMA Benefits a New Generation of Leaders; How Municipal Bankruptcy Affects Insurers
February 2014
Remembering Jim Scharret; MMRMA Expands Autism Awareness Training, Resources; Recent Data Breaches Highlight Importance of New Coverage
December 2013
Michigan's Court of Claims Reformed with Lightning Speed; Van Doren Receives Community Service Award from Eaton County Parks Commission.
October 2013
Annual Meeting Speakers: Use Creativity to Thrive in Changing Times; MMRMA Board Embraces Visionary Thinking
August 2013
Michigan Supreme Court Shifts on Whistleblower Claims; When the Media Arrives, Will You Be Ready?
June 2013
MMRMA Adds Data Breach and Privacy Liability Coverage; Communities Must Plan for Early Response to Natural Disasters
April 2013
Internal Controls Essential to Managing Municipal Risk; Understanding the Law Surrounding "Garrity Rights"
February 2013
Courts Hard to Predict on Notice Requirements in Pothole Claims; New MMRMA Training Gives Insights into Autism Spectrum Disorder
December 2012
Ordinances Requiring Minors to Submit to Preliminary Breath Tests Without Warrant No Longer Legal; Quarterly Reports Go Electronic
October 2012
Annual Meeting Presenters Discuss the Value of Positivity, Ethics; Videos of Police Actions Provide Benefits, Pose New Risks
August 2012
Jenny Emery Named New AGRiP Executive Director; TASER Use Case Raises Qualified Immunity Questions
June 2012
Legislature Restores "Two Inch" Rule for Sidewalk Claims
April 2012
Nominations Sought for First Annual Member Recognition Award
February 2012
911 Training Helps Reduce Emergency Response Risks
December 2011
Friendly Florence Nagy Aces "Friendly Fire" Seminar
October 2011
2011 Annual Meeting Delivers a Powerful Message of Health, Hope
August 2011
Annual Meeting To Feature Spirited Western Theme
June 2011
MMRMA Sponsors Training for Tactical Encounters
April 2011
Workshop Session Answers: Why the MMRMA Solution?
February 2011
MMRMA Named Detroit CPCU Chapter's Company of the Year
December 2010
MMRMA: Here When You Need Us The Most
October 2010
Net Asset Policy Provides Key Member Benefits
August 2010
Michigan Lawmakers Ban Texting While Driving
June 2010
Michigan Tests Limits of Marijuana for Medical Use
April 2010
Appelate Court: Private E-Mail May Not be Public Record
February 2010
"LoJack for Laptops" Pilot Protects Digital Resources
December 2009
Protecting Municipalities from Potential Pandemic
October 2009
Shared Public Services Approach Brings Risks, Rewards
August 2009
Risk Compensation: Safety Measures Can Have Mixed Outcomes
June 2009
Understanding the New Medicare Reporting Requirements
April 2009
Training and Communications are Paramount to MMRMA's Success
February 2009
Resources for Reducing Vehicle Claim costs
December 2008
The Benefits of Cost Recovery Plans
August 2008
