News & Information

PEP Congratulates 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Public Entity Partners would like to recognize each of this year’s scholarship award recipients for the PRIMA Institute Scholarship and Risk & Insurance Symposium Scholarship. See the beneficiaries here!

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PEP Recognizes 2026 Excellence in Risk Management Award Winners

Public Entity Partners honored six recipients with the 2026 Excellence in Risk Management Award during its annual Risk & Insurance Symposium. The award recognizes individuals and organizations demonstrating exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to protecting employees, residents and public resources.

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10th Annual Risk & Insurance Symposium Brings Members Together

Public Entity Partners welcomed members from across Tennessee to Franklin on Aug. 26-28 for the 10th Annual Risk & Insurance Symposium. The three-day event brought together public entity leaders, risk management professionals and industry experts for education, collaboration and networking focused on building safer, more resilient communities.

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Privacy & Network Liability and Cyber Extension Coverage is Changing

Since PEP began offering Privacy & Network Liability in 2012, the scope of cyber claims has steadily increased in frequency and severity. As cyber threats continue to evolve, governmental entities now face a considerably higher-than-average risk of being targeted.

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Public Entity Partners Welcomes New Board Members

Public Entity Partners held our annual Insured Organization Meeting during the Excellence in Risk Management Awards Luncheon at the 2026 Risk & Insurance Symposium. The meeting gives organizations with active insurance coverage through PEP the opportunity to participate in the Board appointment process when vacancies arise or current members’ terms expire. In accordance with PEP’s bylaws, representatives from at least 20 percent of insured organizations were required to participate to establish a quorum. We are pleased to share that quorum was met.

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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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