Human Resources - Risk Management - FAQ
Q: When does a new City employee become eligible to participate in the City sponsored group benefits programs?
A: A new employee becomes eligible to participate in the City sponsored group benefit programs on the first day of the month following sixty days of continuous employment.
Q: Does the City retain an insurance agent or broker through which it purchases employee benefits programs?
A: Yes, the City retains an agent of record through which employee benefits programs are purchased. The current agent of record is Wittner National Group, Inc. of St. Petersburg, FL.
Q: Can an Organization, Vendor, or Contractor commence a project, agreement or an event before providing evidence that the City's insurance & indemnification requirements have been met?
A: No, all Organizations, Vendor's and Contractor's must provide proof that they have met the City's insurance and indemnification requirements before proceeding with any event, project, or job on City property. The insurance limits are set forth through the Risk Management Division and must be reviewed and approved prior to the commencement of any event, project, or job. In order to prevent a delay in the start of a project, businesses are advised to make the proper arrangements early with their insurance provider.
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