The MEL is excited to announce that the New MSI Learning Management System (LMS) will be launching on May 1, 2023. The new LMS has similar features to the current LMS along with new technology.To make sure everyone is prepared for the new system, Administrator and Student instructional webinars have been created to help navigate […]
The MEL (Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund), MRHIF (Municipal Reinsurance Health Fund) and the NJCE (NJ Counties Excess Joint Insurance Fund) are proud to sponsor the 12th annual educational seminar. This program is designed specifically for elected officials, commissioners, municipal, county and authority personnel, risk management consultants and related professionals. The seminar is offered at […]
The 2022-23 Elected Officials Risk Management Seminar is now available through the LMS learning portal. This course details ways to control workers’ compensation and liability insurance costs. Municipal elected officials, authority commissioners and a member’s CEO (i.e. municipal manager /administrator or executive director) who completes this course by May 2023 may qualify for a $250credit […]
Cyber crimes are on the rise and now more than ever municipalities and other public entities need to make Cyber Risk Management a top priority. Faced with a hard cyber insurance market and even more limited options for local governments to obtain cyber insurance, the MEL has launched a first-of-its-kind Cyber JIF. Modeled after […]
2022 Recipient of the NJLM Distinguished Public Service Award The New Jersey League of Municipalities honored David Grubb, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund (MEL JIF), as one of the 2022 recipients of the Distinguished Public Service Award, in recognition of his nearly four decades of leadership and commitment […]
The 2021-2022 MEL JIF Annual Report “THE POWER OF COLLABORATION: FACING CHALLENGES – PRODUCING RESULTS” is now available. Click here to view or download. The 2022 MEL Infographic is also available. Click here to view or download.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent (CDC) is actively tracking an outbreak of monkeypox that has spread across several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, including the United States. The monkeypox virus is spreading mostly through close, intimate contact with someone who has monkeypox.The CDC recommends vaccination for people who have been exposed to […]
The MEL (Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund), MRHIF (Municipal Reinsurance Health Fund) and the NJCE (NJ Counties Excess Joint Insurance Fund) sponsored the 11th annual educational seminar for elected officials, commissioners, municipal, county and authority personnel, risk managers and related professionals. Session 1 – April 29, 2022Click HERE to view a recording of this session.• Local Officials Ethics Act […]
The number of cyber threats and vulnerabilities are on the rise. Click HERE to read the latest MEL Cyber Task Force Bulletin for more information.Click HERE to visit the MEL Cyber Risk Control resource page for access to the latest Model Risk Control plan and other important tools to protect against cyber attacks.
As we enter the summer season the number of special events on the schedule will continue to grow. Before the fireworks, parades, concerts, fairs and the circus comes to town make sure you are prepared to make safety a top priority. Click here to read the latest MSI Bulletin that outlines best practices for community events.