Baltimore City Department of Finance - Office of Risk Management & Division of Safety

The Office of Risk Management & Division of Safety's mission is to create and promote a safe and supportive work environment and reduce financial exposure throughout the City of Baltimore. Other responsibilities are as follows:

• Coordinate all City risk management programs
• Maintain information systems for claims management
• Forecast liability exposure
• Analyze, coordinate and manage the following:
  • Commercial insurance programs
  • Self-insurance fund
  • Administer contracts with private vendors for the worker's compensation claims and health services.
  • Assist with adjudication of worker's compensation and job-related injury claims.
  • Conduct safety and accident prevention programs for City employees.
• Ensure that public and private groups have a positive service experience with City Risk Management staff
• Initiate and develop risk management policies and procedures
• Monitor, analyze and reassess loss experience and exposure