Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Columbia is seeking the services of an insurance brokerage firm to assist with handling all the City’s Property and Casualty, Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance coverages. Services in advising and coordinating with the City’s Risk Manager include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Prepare annual marketing strategy reports identifying anticipated market conditions and proposing a marketing strategy for the City’s major loss exposure areas prior to policy renewal. 2. Assist in developing underwriting data and specifications for renewal negotiations. 3. Assist in providing value and trends for property insurance. 4. With the participation of the Risk Manager, obtain bids from the insurance industry, including alternate markets and coverage providers, and negotiate the best terms and coverage for the various exposure areas. 5. Exhibit the knowledge of and willingness to work with alternative risk coverage providers. 6. Evaluate the commitment and financial stability of the insurance companies or alternative coverage providers. 7. Service existing insurance policies by tendering losses, reviewing coverage issues, assisting in collection of losses, reporting values, issuing Certificates of Insurance as needed, processing policy changes, etc. in a timely manner. 8. Schedule quarterly meetings with the Risk Manager to discuss loss control issues, exposure changes, and general administrative matters. 9. Analyze the City’s exposure to loss, adequacy of coverage, and develop options on coverage not presently purchased by the City. 10. Provide day to day service on insurance matters, providing a response or status update in 48 business hours or less. 11. Assist the City in developing insurance requirements for the various contracts including design, construction, and service, and aid in reviewing insurance policies, contracts, leases, and bonds as requested by the City.