Claims services: Investigate and resolve citizens' claims against the County in a fair and expeditious manner.

Other services: In addition to processing claims, the Office of Risk Management is also responsible for providing the following services to other King County agencies.

• County Insurance: King County administers a funded self-insurance program and purchases a variety of other insurance policies and related services consistent with good risk management practices and the needs of the County.
  
  
• Contracts: Risk Management advises County agencies on the insurance requirements, indemnification, release, and hold harmless provisions in all types of County contract documents. Risk Management actively negotiates these provisions and, together with the Prosecuting Attorneys Office, assists agencies in pursuing and tendering claims arising out of contractual relations.
  
  
• Recovery Services: The recovery section of Risk Management is charged with seeking compensation for damages caused to King County property or injury to King County employees by negligent third parties.
  
  
• Loss Control Programs: The Loss Control Manager works with County agencies to identify areas of potential loss and recommend strategies to reduce the County's exposure to liability. The Loss Control Program also administers continuing workplace training and education for King County employees.
  
  

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Contact information:

• Web: www.kingcounty.gov/property/risk
• Call: 206-296-7432
• Fax: 206-296-0949
• E-mail: Risk.Management@kingcounty.gov
• Address:
  • King County Department of Executive Services
    Risk Management Division,
    Director: Jennifer Hills
    400 Yesler Way, Room 410
    YES-ES-410
    Seattle, WA 98104
• Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.