Risk management

The Risk management section helps to identify and control risks which the council is exposed. This is achieved through:

• Providing insurance cover and a claims handling service
• Identifying the risk hotspots for targeted risk control by service
• Rolling out the council's Risk Management Strategy through provision of advice and training and other support for risk control initiatives
• Managing the council's self insurance fund
• Participating in development of professional standards of competence in risk management
• Identifying the council's top risk areas aligned to the council's objectives and priorities and supporting the development of risk registers and risk control plans
• Delivery of a corporate risk work plan
• Funding risk management initiatives

Risk Management Bulletins

We produce best practice bulletins which are intended to target areas where there is a known problem. The bulletins provide advice on how to eliminate or reduce the risk and clarify responsibilities.

Management of Risks

A risk management strategy has been approved for the council, Risk management is the systematic identification, assessment, management and monitoring of risks which could affect the council's services assets, employees, reputation and the South Lanarkshire community.

 Insurance and claims handling

We arrange insurance cover for the council and handle insurance claims intimated. Details of current insurance policies are contained in the insurance summary document.