Risk Management


The Risk Management Division is responsible for the development of a safe and healthy environment for City employees and the public through training, education and careful monitoring; for controlling and reducing liability exposures in order to preserve the City's assets and service capabilities; and, for providing employee benefits.

This is accomplished via the Division's programs that include: employee safety, loss control, liability management, insurance, and disability management.

The City is a permissibly self-insured entity and is a member of the San Diego Pooled Insurance Authority (SANDPIPA). Loss control efforts are provided via in-house safety professionals as well as through collaborative efforts with all of the City's operating departments.

Division staff in concert with the City Attorney's office manages liability Claims.

Risk Management is also charged with procuring and managing the employee benefits program and disability management functions including workers' compensation, return to work programs and coordinating various leave and disability benefits.