Risk Management for Park and Recreation Agencies:
A Long-Term Solution

The Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) is a recognized leader in the risk management and risk pooling community ... known for our unwavering commitment to service and stability.

Formed in 1984, PDRMA has stayed true to our founding purpose: providing risk financing and risk management programs tailored to the unique needs of park and recreation agencies.

PDRMA offers three coverage programs — each providing a cost-effective alternative to commercial insurance:

•    Property/Casualty Program (includes liability and workers’ compensation)
•    Health Program
•    Unemployment Compensation Program

Providing comprehensive coverage at competitive rates is the most important thing we do. But it's just the beginning. To complete the package, we provide market-leading service that sets the industry standard.

Members come first, as evidenced by PDRMA’s governance structure — member-owned and member-controlled. Each member has a representative on the Membership Assembly that elects the Board of Directors, adopts the bylaws and any amendments, and establishes PDRMA’s contractual term. The seven-member Board of Directors adopts agency policy, provides vision and leadership, develops the strategic plan, and lends management guidance.

Each of PDRMA’s three coverage programs is governed by a Program Council with one representative from each participating member agency. Each council has the critical responsibility of determining the limits and coverage structure of its program, as well as the budget and rates.

Our member-driven structure empowers every member, large and small, to take charge of their destiny … even in today’s turbulent economy. In fact, member input was invaluable in developing our Strategic Plan 2009-2012, adopted by the PDRMA Board of Directors in September 2008.

For further details about our history, service, structure and performance, download the PDRMA brochure.