News & Information

September Partnering for Success Webinar: The Intersection Between Underwriting & Loss Control

Join us Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 1 p.m. CST/2 p.m. EST for a new Partnering for Success Webinar led by Halie Gallik, PEP's Director of Underwriting. This session explains how underwriting and loss control collaborate to assess and manage risk within the pool.

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Important Grants & Scholarships Dates for August

Planning to apply for one or more of PEP’s Grants & Scholarships? Read below to see which are open during the month of August!

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Register Now for the 2026 Risk & Insurance Symposium

It’s officially Risk & Insurance Symposium month! Join us for PEP’s 10th Annual Symposium, to be held Aug. 26-28 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. We can’t wait to welcome you for three days of education, networking, community building and more!

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2026 Workers' Compensation Audits

At the end of each policy period, Public Entity Partners conducts an annual Workers’ Compensation Audit of members’ payrolls for the expiring policy period. To ensure a thorough and efficient process, the audit is conducted by Research Technical Services, Inc. (RTS), an independent third-party vendor.

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PEP's New Leadership Institute

Public Entity Partners is proud to launch the Leadership Institute — a free program designed to strengthen the leadership practices that support effective risk management. Beginning this September, three regional cohorts will participate in a four-session program that equips leaders with the skills, insights and strategies needed to navigate today's complex and evolving environments.

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Award Nominations Due July 17

The Public Entity Partners Excellence in Risk Management Award celebrates members who demonstrate outstanding excellence, innovation, creativity and unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality safety and risk management programs within their entities.

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Introducing Our New Claims Manager Michele Fassbender

Public Entity Partners is proud to announce the addition of Michele Fassbender to our staff. She will serve as PEP’s Claims Manager, leading and overseeing our claims department operations while providing support to members and her team.

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2026 Symposium Agenda Released + Scholarship Application Deadline is July 24

We are less than two months away from PEP's biggest event of the year — our 10th Annual Risk & Insurance Symposium, Aug. 26-28! We can’t wait to welcome our members for three days of learning, networking, fellowship and an exciting Thursday evening event featuring a performance by NY NY Dueling Pianos.

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A Message from President & CEO Michael G. Fann

As we begin a new fiscal year, I want to thank each of you for your continued trust in Public Entity Partners. Your commitment to serving Tennessee communities inspires us every day, and we are honored to support your important work.

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Grants & Scholarships Kickoff

As we begin the new fiscal year, we also begin opening our Grants & Scholarships applications! Learn about the opportunities available over the next two months and keep an eye out for more opportunities throughout the remainder of the year.

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