On May 4 and 5, our Preferred Member Education Day brought together learning, connection and inspiration through a memorable welcome reception, dinner, breakfast and lunch that made the experience both valuable and enjoyable. But more importantly, it brought together our members!
Attendees heard timely, relevant presentations from industry experts and had the chance to connect with peers and Florida public entity leaders who understand their challenges and opportunities. From meaningful conversations to practical takeaways, the day delivered the kind of insight and energy that attendees can carry back to their organizations. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Preferred Member Education Day such a meaningful event.
Preferred: Helping you prepare for storm season
Storm season has begun, and as a Preferred member, you have access to services and resources to help you prepare with confidence.
When storms hit, Preferred Priority helps you prepare and recover
Preferred Priority is an exclusive disaster recovery program for Preferred members, providing seamless support before, during and after a storm. From property appraisal services and pre-storm planning to disaster recovery, mitigation and claims assistance, Preferred Priority helps you recover faster and return to normal operations with confidence. Explore the flyer below to learn more.
Preferred Seminar Series – Don’t miss what’s next!
We look forward to continuing to learn and connect with you! On July 16, join us for this Brown & Brown-sponsored, in-person event hosted by The Villages Community Development Districts, featuring these valuable presentations designed to support Preferred members.
De-escalation: The Calm Before the Storm
Advancing Return-to-Work Outcomes for Today’s Public Workforce
As always, the Preferred Seminar Series gives members practical insights, timely education and meaningful connections to help them navigate the challenges facing Florida public entities. The series also creates opportunities to connect, collaborate and share ideas with peers across the state that reflect Preferred’s commitment to supporting members through education, service and connection.
Contact your Loss Control Consultant to learn more about other upcoming seminars. Hope to see you soon!
Preferred supports members with heat illness training
With Florida temperatures rising, our Preferred member, City of Plantation, reached out for support with heat illness training, and Preferred answered the call.
Preferred's Safety Risk Management Consultants, Lauren Quinto and Sarah Dodd, provided a session focused on recognizing warning signs, prevention strategies and the importance of staying safe while working outdoors.
In high heat and humidity, helping employees stay safe starts with understanding the basics: hydration, rest breaks and early intervention. Keeping these measures top of mind can go a long way in preventing serious medical emergencies on the job.
If your organization is interested in heat illness training for your employees, contact your Preferred Loss Control Consultant to learn more.
Lexipol and LocalGovU online training resources
Did you know Preferred members have access to Lexipol’s trusted training platforms—LocalGovU and PoliceOne Academy—to help make training easier, more flexible and more effective? With expert-created courses and helpful documentation tools, these resources support a stronger, better-prepared workforce.
To get started, contact Pam Hancock, Director of Loss Control for Preferred, at phancock@publicrisk.com.
Keeping your people, property and community safe starts with investing in strong safety and risk management efforts, and Preferred is proud to support members every step of the way. Through the Preferred TIPS matching grant program, members may receive up to $5,000 per coverage year when they spend up to $10,000 on qualifying safety and risk management initiatives.
These Preferred members are putting their TIPS funding to work in meaningful ways. Manatee County Mosquito Control District, the City of Avon Park and DeSoto County all used their Preferred TIPS funding to strengthen employee safety through protective equipment and safety-related investments. Manatee County Mosquito Control District purchased PPE, safety gear and employee safety inspections to help protect staff working outdoors around chemicals, traffic, equipment and other environmental hazards. The City of Avon Park purchased PPE for firefighters, helping protect them from heat, smoke, hazardous materials and other risks during emergency response. And DeSoto County used its Preferred TIPS grant to purchase safety gear for employees, including boots, ear plugs, safety vests, gloves, hats and shirts to support safer day-to-day operations across departments.
Together, these investments show how TIPS funding helps members reduce workplace hazards, better protect employees and reinforce a strong culture of safety
Need support for your training or safety initiatives? Submit your application for a Preferred TIPS grant today!
What service means to our members
At Preferred, service is the heart of what we do! Our Loss Control and Claims teams are here to support your organization with personalized guidance that helps reduce risk and address claims early. Here’s what members are saying:
"On behalf of the Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust (PGIT) for awarding us a TIPS check in the amount of $4,070. We are honored to receive this support and proud to be part of the Preferred TIPS (Training and Incentive Program for Safety) Program.
This generous funding will directly support our continued efforts to invest in safety-related initiatives that protect both our personnel and public resources. We fully recognize the value of proactive risk management, and the TIPS Program is a meaningful tool in helping us achieve our safety and training goals.
Thank you again for your continued partnership and for recognizing the Town’s commitment to safety. We look forward to sharing the positive impact these funds will have within our organization and Community."
- Human Resources Manager – Lauderdale by the Sea
"We have used the TIPs program for the last 5 years and found the program to be a great way to have additional funds for our City safety programs! Our representative from Public Risk Underwriters is supportive and makes the program easy to use. We appreciate participating in this extra funding opportunity for our City."
- Chief Human Resources Officer – Dania Beach
"I wanted to let you know how very impressed we are with our adjuster and the level of support that he is providing to our team here at Haines City. His communication and follow-up has been on point at every turn, making our roles in the process more manageable and easier to navigate. WE APPRECIATE his hard work and dedication to our cases."
- Haines City
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