NEW SERIES! We are excited to introduce our new series “Transferring Risk Intentionally.” Risk transfer is one of the most important components of an effective risk management strategy. Contractual risk transfer is so important that IPE has created a three-part webinar series to highlight how best to effectively transfer risk using contracts and agreements. In each session, we will tackle the unique challenges of partnering with non-profits, contractors, or other municipalities and pinpoint the necessary steps to do it right.

Successful Special Events

First up in the “Transferring Risk Intentionally” series we look at the challenges that municipalities face when organizing special events. From pop-up markets, to parades, though they enliven and bolster community spirit, they can also create unique hazards and unexpected risks that a municipality must address. Oftentimes, dealing with non-profit organizers or community groups adds complexity to the planning of these celebrations. In this 60-minute session, we will review the importance of formalized procedures and agreements with Tracy Eso, from the Risk Management Department of IPE. The session will discuss:

  • When to retain responsibility or transfer it over to an organizer and how to do it properly.
  • Essential components of the agreement: why a handshake will not do! 
  • What Additional Insured status means to the municipality and to the organizer.
  • Why incident reports still matter.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, October 31st
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
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Securing Safe Roads and Trails

In this second webinar of the “Transferring Risk Intentionally” series we discuss how roads and trailways are one of the most significant areas of responsibility for a municipality.  Understanding ways those exposures can be effectively mitigated by the use of contracts as well as partnerships will be the topic of this informative session with IPE’s own Brian Anderson, Roads Specialist and Tracy Eso, Risk Assessment and Solutions Specialist.  In this 60-minute session Tracy and Brian will discuss: 

  • Partnerships with neighbouring communities, non-profit organizations, or private property owners to ensure that risk exposures on trails are properly managed.
  • Managing responsibilities with third-party contractors who build or provide maintenance services on municipal roadways. 
  • Encroachments and easements – managing the interplay between public responsibilities and private property.
  • Optimal procedures for assuming new roads and infrastructure.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 27th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
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The third session in this series coming in 2025.
 

Meet the Speakers:

Tracy Eso, Risk Assessment and Solutions Manager, Intact Public Entities 
With over 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry, Tracy has created risk management and claims solutions for a myriad of clients and continues to champion the belief that the best risk management practices can be determined by closely examining past claims experiences. Tracy is passionate about delivering unique customer service solutions within the risk management and risk transfer space. Tracy is an instructor for the Insurance Institute of Canada teaching future insurance professionals in the industry. She has spoken at several conferences on topics ranging from Insurance Fraud to Liability Claims.

Brian Anderson, Road Specialist, Intact Public Entities
Intact Public Entities assists client municipalities with their road safety issues, supported by Brian’s experience building, maintaining, and managing municipal infrastructure. Prior to joining Intact Public Entities, Brian worked for both urban and rural municipalities as well as the Ministry of Transportation and the Ontario Good Roads Association. Brian is a road safety audit team leader, has authored numerous papers and guidelines for municipal infrastructure management and has trained municipal staff across the province on topics that include asset management principles, minimum maintenance standards and road safety. Brian’s background in road construction and maintenance plus his work on road safety qualifies him as IPE’s go-to person for roads.

If you have any questions about these sessions, please email [email protected].