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Georgia’s Risk Management Services: Protecting State Employees and Assets through Compliance Risk Management
The Department of Administrative Services’ (DOAS) Risk Management Services (RMS) division plays a crucial role in identifying loss exposures and safety risks, providing insurance coverage, promoting loss control, and administering claims to protect customer assets and mitigate legal liabilities. As the primary provider of risk management and insurance services for all state agencies and employees in Georgia, RMS is dedicated to helping protect the state’s employees and citizens while ensuring good stewardship of state funds and assets.
Services and Programs
RMS offers a range of services and programs designed to promote loss control and minimize exposure to risk. These include:
- Workers’ compensation
- Unemployment insurance
- Liability insurance
- Property insurance
- Claims administration
- The Georgia State Indemnification Program
- Risk management consultation and training
The division also provides assistance to employees with work-related injuries and illnesses through its Return to Work program.
Stakeholders
RMS serves a variety of stakeholders, including:
- State Entities Risk Coordinators
- State Entities Workers’ Compensation Coordinators
- Georgia Public Officers and School Personnel
To access claims data, state entities can contact RMS directly. Proof of medical malpractice insurance can be requested by completing a simple application.
Resources
The division also offers a range of resources to help agencies manage risk effectively, including:
- How-to guides
- FAQs
- A newsletter, the Loss Control Bulletin, which keeps subscribers up-to-date on the latest risk management best practices and industry developments.
Minimizing Risk and Maximizing Protection
By providing these services and programs, RMS is able to help Georgia state agencies and employees minimize their exposure to risk and maximize their protection against loss.