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Mission
The mission of the Risk Management Division of the Finance Department is to reduce the financial impact of claims, lawsuits, and employee injuries to the City; to reduce the corresponding frequency and severity of these events through the application of professional risk management techniques; and to provide a safe environment for employees to work and the public to enjoy. In doing so, the Division plays a vital role in freeing up dollars which would otherwise be spent on claims and claims-related issues, making them available for other beneficial uses throughout the City.
To meet the above goals, Risk Management works through four distinct units:
Employee Disability
The Employee Disability Unit oversees all aspects of the City employee work-related injury program, including the provision of high quality medical care to injured employees, claims management, and Workers' Compensation defense litigation.
Claims Unit
The Claims Unit handles all claims for personal injury and property damage as a result of the City's negligence. A staff of professional claims adjusters investigates all claims and evaluates their merits under the applicable law. The unit is also charged with maintaining information about claims to be used in the City's safety and loss control efforts.
Insurance and Contracts
In addition to performing insurance and contract services for the City of Philadelphia, its authorities and agencies, Risk Management's Insurance & Contracts Unit works to reduce the City's exposure to liability claims and lawsuits arising from the activities and operations of independent contractors and vendors. As an example of this, to mitigate the exposure of uninsured loss to the City and its taxpayers, the Unit is responsible for assuring that independent contractors/vendors maintain appropriate insurance in compliance with the City's contract and permit requirements. Additionally, the Unit extends risk management assistance to non-profit and community groups doing business with the City or sponsoring events on City property.
Safety and Loss Prevention
The Safety and Loss Prevention Unit of the City's Risk Management Division is responsible for evaluating the safety and health of the working environments for the city's 30,000 employees. The unit is also responsible for assessing risk associated with the City's operations, products and services. Working together with City departments, the unit reviews potential problems with departmental operations and procedures to minimize potential risks for the city and improve safety for the City and its residents.
Additional Resources
The Risk Management Division is soliciting proposals from qualified Third Party Administrators (TPA) to work with the Office of the Director of Finance, Risk Management Division, to provide all medical health care and claims and litigation management services for employees who sustain service connected injuries. Respondents must demonstrate their capabilities to adequately meet the demands of the City with respect to the requirements of this RFP.
In order to be considered, proposals must be delivered no later than Monday, March 6, 2006. |
