Trust Matters – LGIT Can Help. Find Out More at #MACoCon

MACo would like to thank the Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) for sponsoring the neckwallets, stylus pens, back cover of the program and hosting the welcoming banquet at MACo's Winter Conference, December 7-9, 2016, at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, Maryland. The Winter Conference Welcoming Banquet is the official start of our Winter Conference. The banquet will include dinner and a rousing toast as we honor Baltimore City Council Member Rikki Spector…

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CEIWC Safety Management Webinars Now Available on YouTube

Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company (CEIWC) is proud to announce two new, on-demand webinars available for viewing on its YouTube channel. The Importance of Building a Strong Workplace Safety Culture 10 Steps to Creating an Effective Safety Program in Your Workplace Click the links above or the videos below to view the webinars. CEIWC is a MACo Gold Corporate Partner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btT6KCwyPm0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OSLVDHJzzs    

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To Detect, Deter, & Stop Unsafe Drone Use

Increasing unauthorized use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, commonly called drones, has spurred a risk management bulletin from the Local Government Insurance Trust that provides guidance to local enforcement from the Federal Aviation Administration. As described by  the Local Government Insurance Trust, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the new Small UAS Rule (Title 14 CFR Part 107) regulating small drones that became effective on August 29, 2016. The primary change under Part 107 is the requiring of a…

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Register Now for LGIT’s Annual Meeting “Forecasting the Health of Finance & Risk” – October 27

Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) will be hosting its 29th Annual Meeting, Forecasting the Health of Finance & Risk, on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland.  The day-long event will feature guest speakers Dr. William Lopez & Dr. Steven Weisbart. Academy for Excellence in Local Governance Open Meetings core course will also be offered. For more information, please view the event details or meeting agenda.  Click here to…

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Seasonal Alert: Flood / Hurricane Perils

The Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT) issued a seasonal alert regarding the perils of hurricanes / floods. From the LGIT Seasonal Alert, The greatest potential for loss of life and property is from storm surge resulting from hurricanes or tropical storms that can be a 1,000 miles wide, up to 25 feet high, and travel miles inland as much of the Atlantic coastline is less than 10 feet above sea level! September is considered the…

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Stay Connected with Maryland Broadband Cooperative

MACo would like to thank Maryland Broadband Cooperative for sponsoring the Wi-Fi connection at MACo's Summer Conference, this August 17-20 in Ocean City, MD. Maryland Broadband is a statewide Cooperative whose mission is to provide world class high speed internet services to un-served and underserved areas of Maryland through its membership. Thank you, Maryland Broadband Cooperative, a Summer Conference Sponsor and Bronze Corporate Partner, for your continued support of the Maryland Association of Counties! Learn…

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Power Up at #MACoCon with WGL Energy Services

MACo would like to thank WGL Energy Services for sponsoring the Power Zone Lounge at MACo's Summer Conference, this August 17-20 in Ocean City, MD. The Power Zone Lounge will be a comfortable space in the Convention Center available for conference participants to access our Cyber Cafe (Cyber Cafe sponsored by KCI Technologies, Inc.), Sponsor Showcase Sessions, and mobile device charging station, or have a quiet meeting for a small group of people. WGL Energy…

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Reduce the Waste at #MACoCon with MES

MACo would like to thank Maryland Environmental Service (MES) for sponsoring the recycling services at MACo's Summer Conference, this August 17-20 in Ocean City, MD. Recycling bins will be placed throughout the Convention Center, so please be sure to recycle your bottles and cans! Maryland Environmental Service is an innovative and leading edge solver of environmental problems, a responsible and successful manager of environmental operations and a great place to work. Our mission is to…

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LGIT Hits 100% Retention 6 Years In A Row

For the 6th consecutive year, all members of the Local Government Insurance Trust  (LGIT) have renewed their property & liability coverage with the Trust.  LGIT Executive Director Tim Ailsworth attributes the success in retention to loyal members, attentive staff and products customized to benefit Maryland local governments. LGIT is a non-profit Trust created, owned and governed by Maryland local governments and endorsed by MACo to provide various liability and property insurance and health benefits coverage…

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Celebrate 200 Years with BGE at #MACoCon

MACo would like to thank BGE for sponsoring the commercial exhibit hall and tote bags at MACo's Summer Conference, this August 17-20 in Ocean City, MD. BGE continues to celebrate its 200 years of service with decorative banners in the commercial exhibit hall. Also to promote its birthday a BGE sturdy re-usable tote bag will be given to every registered attendee so that they can collect giveaways from sessions and from the exhibit halls. BGE…

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