About Us
About VML Insurance Programs
VML Insurance Programs, a service program of the Virginia Municipal League, manages two group self insurance pools for the benefit of Virginia local governments.
The Virginia Municipal Group Self Insurance Association (VMGSIA) is a tax-exempt, non-profit association of Virginia local political subdivisions that began July 1, 1980. VMGSIA provides workers' compensation and employers' liability coverages. VMGSIA has approximately 410 members with an annual premium of about $25 million.
The Virginia Municipal Liability Pool (VMLP) is a tax exempt, public entity pool of Virginia local political subdivisions that began July 1, 1986. VMLP provides general liability, automobile liability, auto physical damage, public officials' liability, law enforcement liability, property, boiler & machinery, fidelity and crime coverage. VMLP has approximately 340 members with an annual premium of about $35 million.
Each association is governed by a Members' Supervisory Board comprised of six elected or appointed officials from member jurisdictions and the executive director of Virginia Municipal League.
VML Insurance Programs provides claims, managed care, underwriting, loss control and general administration services.
Mission Statement
The mission of VML Insurance Programs is to meet the risk management needs of member local political subdivisions by (1) maintaining financially stable programs to ensure the continued availability and affordability of coverage, (2) meeting the changing coverage needs of members, and (3) providing professional services to assist members in the development of effective risk management programs.
Values Statements
In the execution of its mission, VML Insurance Programs adheres to core values that are essential to its operation and critical to its decision-making.
First, VML Insurance Programs is a member owned and governed organization.
Second, VML Insurance Programs openly shares its information, expertise and resources for the common good of all members.
Third, VML Insurance Programs operates with sound insurance expertise, disciplined decision making and professional service delivery, all aimed at building financial strength and ensuring a successful continuing operation.
Fourth, VML Insurance Programs is committed to maintaining a professional staff and utilizing qualified service providers dedicated to serving the interests of the programs.
Fifth, VML Insurance Programs is committed to the principal of fairness and equity in all of its business practices.
Click here to read a full story from the July 2005 issue of the Virginia Town & City magazine.