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CC - (1) Approval of a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with George Hills Company for Liability Claims Administration and Management; and (2) Authorization to the City Attorney to Approve Two One-Year Extensions.
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Meeting Date: May 13, 2019
Contact Person/Dept: Lisa Vidra/City Attorney
Phone Number: (310) 253-5660
Fiscal Impact: Yes [x] No [] General Fund: Yes [x] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [x] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (05/08/19);
Department Approval: Carol Schwab, City Attorney (05/06/19)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) approve a three-year professional services agreement with George Hills Company for liability claims administration and management; and (2) authorize the City Attorney to approve two one-year extensions.
BACKGROUND
To facilitate its liability claims management, historically, the City has used a third-party administrator (TPA) for investigation, adjustment and administration of liability claims asserted by third parties against the City. The TPA works closely with the City Attorney's Office in evaluating claims, negotiating and handling the paperwork for settlements at the claims stage, and monitoring the defense of litigation brought against the City. The TPA also ensures that the City, and its outside legal defense firms, follow the policies and guidelines set by the City, the City's insurers, and industry best practices.
Beginning on January 1, 1993, the City contracted for City and Transit liability claims administration with NovaPro Risk Solutions, L.P. In 2011, Carl Warren & Company ("Carl Warren") acquired NovaPro Risk Solutions, and the City has contracted with Carl Warren since that time. Effective January 1, 2014, the City was required by the Ind...
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