NLC Risk Information Sharing Consortium (NLC- RISC)
NLC-RISC is the National League of Cities Risk Information Sharing Consortium, a membership association of municipal league intergovernmental risk-sharing pools in thirty-four states, British Columbia and Alberta Canada. The mission of NLC-RISC is to facilitate information sharing between pools, provide staff and trustee training on pooling operations and risk management issues, and develop programs and information that support effective and efficient pool operations and member service delivery.
NLC-RISC member pools offer property, liability, workers' compensation, unemployment, and/or employee benefit programs to their combined 16,000+ member cities, towns, counties and other local government entities.
- 2013 Trustees Conference: Handouts & Presentations
- 2013 NLC-RISC Marketing Workshop: Workshop Brochure
- 2012 Staff Conference: Handouts & Presentations
- 2012 Trustees Conference: Handouts & Presentations
- 2011 Staff Conference: Handouts & Presentations
- 2011 Investment Workshop: Handouts & Presentations
- 2011 Trustee Conference: Handouts & Presentations
- Presentation: Update on H.R. 3072 (May 10, 2012 at NLC-RISC Trustees Conference in St. Louis)
- Webcast: PPACA & Public Entity Health Pools - Overview of H.R. 3072 (November 15, 2011)
- Presentation: Introduction to H.R. 3072
- H.R. 3072: The State Authorized Alternative Health Arrangement Act of 2011
- Webinar: Social Media and Local Governments (July 28, 2011)
- Presentation: Social Media and Local Governments
- Building Local Government Social Media Policies
- Social Media Risk Scenarios
Conference & Workshop Materials
Disaster Recovery Program
The Disaster Recovery Program, a subscription program for NLC-RISC member pools, provides municipal members insured through the pool with expedited access at pre-negotiated rates to business continuity resrouces in the event of a local emergency or disaster. The program is offered in partnership with Agility Recovery Solutions.
Health Reform
Social Media
Tenant Users Liability Insurance Program (TULIP)
TULIP provides inexpensive insurance for individuals and groups renting city property for special events. TULIP covers liability for bodily injury to third parties, as well as the user's liability for damage to the city's property. Liquor liability coverage is available if needed. TULIP provides cities, tenant users and risk pools with a coverage solution for what otherwise might be claims against the city. For more information about TULIP contact Claire Reiss.
Service Line Warranty Program
The Service Line Warranty Program is an NLC value-added program that protects residents against the high cost of repairing or replacing broken or leaking water or sewer lines on their property. The program benefits cities and risk pools by reducing complaints and providing a source of funding for repairs.
NLC Mutual Insurance Company
NLC Mutual Insurance Company (NLC Mutual) is a member-owned captive reinsurance company founded in 1986. NLC Mutual reinsures general and automobile liability, workers' compensation and property programs for its 27 member pools.
Employment Opportunities
Below is a listing of job opportunities in governmental entity risk pools and/or risk management. To post a position contact Erin Rian.
Accountant III - Insurance, Vermont League of Cities and Towns
The Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) is recruiting for a senior level accoutning position providing insurance accounting and compliance support, as well as data, budget and financial analysis for the insurance trusts. Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting and minimum of two years of work experience in an accouting position. A CPA or insurance accounting certification is preferred and work experience in insurance accounting highly desirable. Read more.
Property Inspector - Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust
Property Inspector for non-profit self-insurance pool for RI local governments. Provide detailed loss prevention inspections, identify potential hazards and design preventive programs. Extensive field work. Knowledge of governmental risks and OSHA Construction Standards. Undergraduate degree in insurance or risk management preferred. Professional certifications/designations (ARM, NFPA, OSHA) desired. 3-5 years field experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Salary commensurate with education and experience; excellent fringe benefits. Resume ASAP to Brian T. Ahern, Director of Risk Management Services, RI Interlocal Risk Management Trust, 501 Wampanoag Trail, Suite 301, East Providence, RI 02915; by fax to 401-438-6990; by email to propertyinspector@ritrust.com.
