Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Assisting the City in identifying its insurable property and liability exposures and recommending professional methods to reduce, assume or transfer risk of loss; 2. As requested, providing risk management guidance and training to officials and employees of the City; 3. Advising the City with respect to the suitability of the various existing services being provided by its current property and liability coverage providers; 4. Reviewing with appropriate City officials any additional coverage that should be carried but are not covered by the City's current programs, and subject to the City's authorization, assist in the marketing and placing such insurance on behalf of the City; 5. Assisting the City if requested in the preparation of applications, statements of values, and similar documents requested by insurance underwriters, it being understood that this is not inclusive of any appraisal work; 6. As requested, reviewing certificates of insurance, endorsements, and contracts with contractors, vendors, and professionals and reviewing any insurance requirements and/or contracts in conjunction with such requests; and 7. As requested, reviewing applications for street closures, park reservations, and encroachment for appropriate indemnification and insurance information; and 8. Reviewing loss reports and generally assisting City officials in meeting loss containment objectives.