Risk Management

The City of Garland Risk Management Department is responsible for reviewing City programs, projects and activities to identify potential exposures to loss; and to develop methods to transfer, finance, prevent, reduce or control losses.

Programs

Programs include:

  • Acquisition of insurance coverage
  • Consultation and review of City programs, projects, and contractual relationships
  • Coordination and management of insured / self-insured property and casualty claims
  • Design and management of safety and loss prevention programs including:
    • Awareness
    • Compliance 
    • Policies
    • Procedures
    • Training
  • Design of property and liability insurance and self-insurance programs
  • Development of contract insurance provisions and review of contractor insurance and bonds
  • An investigation, negotiation, and adjudication of liability claims
  • Management of workers compensation programs