Specifications include, but are not limited to: The key brokerage services required by AU are to: 1. Assist with maintaining a cost efficient risk financing structure, utilizing the most effective risk transfer mechanisms and self-insured options available; and 2. Assist with procurement of insurance including introduction to insurance markets, presentation of AU’s risk to underwriters, negotiation of favorable policy terms and conditions, and negotiation of appropriate premiums; and 3. Provide certain administrative services such as those relative to contract review, issuance of certificates of insurance and selection and oversight of third party administrators. 4. Assist in coordinating and documenting insurance claims with insurance carriers and with any coverage disputes that may arise.