Comprehensive Services and Complete Attention

Our goal as an administrator is to reduce the members’ time in managing their pool while increasing operational efficiency.

BRS Pool Administration involves a full-range of administrative services that span from initial program formation through ongoing support and include:

Accreditation Preparation – Many of our JPA clients have completed the Accreditation process through the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA). The accreditation process includes a detailed examination of the JPA’s legal and governing documents, risk management, safety and risk control programs, and statutory compliance. We have been preparing accreditation documents for our clients since the inception of CAJPA’s accreditation program in 1997.

General Management and Administrative Support – BRS assigns each JPA an experienced and competent team of management and support staff to work with the officers, board of directors, and executive committee in managing the JPA.

Preparation and Maintenance of Governing Documents – Our staff is experienced in the drafting and ongoing maintenance of all JPA governing documents, including the Joint Powers Agreement, Bylaws, Memoranda of Coverage, and resolutions.

Financial Services – In-house CPAs provide expert advice to assist our clients in meeting their fiscal goals and analysts ensure financial health with customized reports, budgeting, and forecasting.

Investment Oversight – BRS assists in achieving your organization’s investment objectives by preparing cash flow projections, feasibility analyses of professional investment management, assisting in the development of investment policies, and evaluating independent investment managers.

Claims Oversight – Our litigation management and claims professionals provide expertise in the area of claims oversight including settlement conferences, mediations, and daily claims activities performed by the third party administrator.

Statutory Compliance – As a California public entity, JPAs are governed by the California Government Code and are required to comply with many statutory requirements. Our staff is experienced in all statutory requirements of JPAs and manages this process for its JPA clients.

Web site Development and Maintenance – To provide groups with an accessible area to obtain general information and documentation relating to their program, BRS can assist in the development and maintenance of clients' web sites.

Handling the details that add up to success

While your organization may elect to manage the daily operations in house or through another provider, we offer the convenience of our combined skills and services to ensure the availability of full administrative support for your organization’s risk management program(s).

Staff of professionals

Our service team can offer experience, knowledge, and dedication to maintaining a cutting edge familiarity with the insurance industry and related regulations. BRS has an extensive variety of professional disciplines within our firm, including experienced administrators, certified workers’ compensation specialists, certified public accountants, certified safety professionals, attorneys, and Associates in Risk Management.

Responding quickly to new requirements

In the last several years, we have seen tremendous changes in the insurance market that directly affect risk sharing pools. While others take a wait and see attitude towards new regulations, BRS is actively involved in working with legislators and regulators in shaping regulatory reform efforts.

For more information about our Pool Administration services, please call Jeanette Workman at ext. 1110 or click here to e-mail.