Broker of Record

Washington County is seeking a broker/consultant to assist in managing the County's Risk Management Program. The selected broker/consultant will be required to provide a range of services, including assessing potential frequency and severity of loss/exposures, developing loss prevention/control measures, determining valuation of County buildings and property, and evaluating and updating the County's short and long-term strategic plan for coverage. The broker/consultant will also be required to secure insurance policies, develop marketing strategies and marketing reports, negotiate with insurance companies, and provide ongoing/annual assessments of insurance companies' stability, solvency, and service record. • The County's Risk Management Program began in 1986 and is committed to cost-effectively protecting the people, property, and finances of Washington County. • The County has a mix of urban, suburban, and rural areas, with a population of approximately 600,000 people. • The County has experienced substantial growth over the last fifty years, principally in the electronics and high-tech industries. • The County is a home rule county, governed by five elected Commissioners who appoint a County Administrator as the chief executive of the County. • The County has approximately 2300 employees in all areas of County government who are engaged in providing a multitude of services required by its member cities, businesses, and general population.