Town Presentation

Town of Wickenburg — Regular Meeting (2025-01-21)

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T O W N C O U N C I L O V E R V I E W
Insurance
Requirements
Presented by: Tarah Mayerhofer, HR Director, followed by Ed Bantel
Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool ( AMRRP)
Town of Wickenburg

Town of Wickenburg
B A C K G R O U N D & P U R P O S E
Renters and Vendors educated
of need to provide all subs
information as stated in
requirements and contract.
Quarter 4 - 2024
Town Council Approved
Resolution No. 2311.
• In September 2022, Town
Council approved Resolution
No. 2311.
• Updated insurance
requirements for vendors,
facility rentals, and special
events.
• Recommendations from the
Arizona Municipal Risk
Retention Pool (AMRRP).
• Aimed at protecting the
Town from liability and
ensuring public safety.
September 2022
Town of Wickenburg received a
notice of claim that resulted
from facility renter.
• Internal review was done.
• Legal recommended greater
review and tracking of subs
insurance
April 2024

K E Y C O M P O N E N T S O F R E S O L U T I O N
• Vendors, renters, and event organizers must carry insurance to cover potential liabilities.
• The Town must be named as an additional insured including waiver of subrogation and to be
endorsed.
• Specific coverage required for certain activities (e.g., inflatables, liquor liability).
• TULIP and Gather Guard insurance options available to help vendors obtain coverage.
• Case-by-Case Flexibility: Town Manager has the ability to waive or modify insurance
requirements on a case-by-case basis for low-risk activities.
Town of Wickenburg

V E N D O R & P U B L I C C O N C E R N S
• Some vendors find insurance requirements to be cost-prohibitive.
Example: Short-term event insurance costs can be burdensome for vendors who only sell
periodically.
• Concern that umbrella policies may not meet the Town's specific insurance requirements.
Town of Wickenburg

Town of Wickenburg
R I S K M A N A G E M E N T G O A L S
Protect Town assets
and mitigate risk to
taxpayers.
Align with industry
standards and
AMRRP guidelines.
Ensure vendors and
event organizers
bear responsibility
for their risks.
Maintain affordable
premiums for the
community.

"Insurance isn’t just a
policy—it’s peace of mind.
The real risk is in not having
the right coverage when the
unexpected happens."
Town of Wickenburg

Town of Wickenburg
C O U N C I L ’ S R O L E & D I S C U S S I O N
Review Review current insurance
requirements from AMRRP
Address vendor concerns about
affordability.
Decide whether adjustments to the
policy should be made.

Town of Wickenburg
N E X T S T E P S
Ed Bantel with
AMRRP will provide
further insights and
recommendations.
Discuss the
effectiveness of
current policies and
explore potential
changes.
Determine the
balance between
risk protection and
vendor fairness.

W E L C O M E E D B A N T E L W I T H A M R R P
Thank you!
Ed Bantel from Arizona Municipal Risk Retention Pool (AMRRP), who will provide an overview
of insurance coverage, certificates, contract language, and special event insurance. He will also
share recommendations for the Town."
Town of Wickenburg