Snow Load - Roof Collapse Prevention Guide
() Within the first two weeks of March 2023, the North Dakota State Fire and Tornado Fund (NDFT) has received three collapsed roof claims and one sagging roof claim. The culprit? The weight of ice and snow on roofs. Check out this article that contains information previously provided by the North Dakota Insurance Department on snow load and roof collapse prevention:
Posted 3/16/23 (Thu)read more...
January 2023 Edition: Top 5 LocalGovU Courses
() Let’s kick off the New Year by introducing or re-introducing you to our online training platform LocalGovU!
Posted 3/08/23 (Wed)read more...
2022 Top 10 LocalGovU Courses
() Whether you have an existing internal training program or you’re looking for a place to start, our online training platform LocalGovU can help! LocalGovU gives you access to thousands of online local government training courses for every department within your political subdivision – from HR and professional development to road maintenance, equipment safety, and POST certified law enforcement courses.
Posted 1/27/23 (Fri)read more...
Top November LocalGovU Course Wins by a Landslide for Good Reason
() Our top November 2022 LocalGovU course was the runaway winner for this month, signifying how important it is to have in any local government’s training program regardless of its size, location, or types of services it provides.
Posted 1/10/23 (Tue)read more...
Top 5 LocalGovU October 2022 Courses + Bonus Course
() LocalGovU is the NDIRF’s free online training platform that features over 2,000 courses specific to the training needs of local government employees. From general safety and road maintenance to effective communication skills and HR, there are courses for everyone!
Posted 11/17/22 (Thu)read more...
Tip for creating complex PASSWORDS
() Here’s a tip for creating a password that has length, complexity, and isn’t too hard to remember.
Posted 11/15/22 (Tue)read more...
Claim Prevention 101: Vehicle Backing
() Last year, auto accidents topped the NDIRF’s list of highest loss amounts, for a total of $5.6 million in losses. This amount represents auto accidents at intersections and with stationary objects, but within this claim type, one trend we’re keeping a close eye on is auto accidents that occur from drivers backing up their vehicle.
Posted 8/11/22 (Thu)read more...
Distracted driving at hand in most on-the-job vehicle accidents
() Distracted driving accounted for 74% of vehicle accidents on the job, while speeding was a factor in 31% of on-the-job incidents, according to workforce platform and software provider Motus.
Posted 2/22/22 (Tue)read more...
Coverage Terms Defined: Replacement Cost and Actual Cash Value
() The following terms are commonly referred to when discussing ND State Fire and Tornado Fund (NDFT) coverage, which provides property coverage for North Dakota state agencies and political subdivisions. The NDIRF has administered the NDFT since June 2019.
Posted 2/17/22 (Thu)read more...
Disaster and Recovery: Prepare Your IT Systems for High Resiliency, Quick Recovery
() Your political subdivision’s Disaster and Recovery Plan outlines your strategy for preventing and recovering from a disaster, should one occur. As it relates to your information technology (IT) department, a disaster is an event that limits or completely disrupts your political subdivision’s ability to access its data and continue operations.
Posted 2/08/22 (Tue)read more...
Top Five LocalGovU Courses from 2021
() To demonstrate the variety of courses LocalGovU offers, check out the top five courses our members completed in 2021.
Posted 2/04/22 (Fri)read more...
Prevent Pipe Freeze
() With their freezing temperatures and snow and ice, North Dakota winters can be harsh, especially on pipes. Frozen pipes can prevent employees and visitors in your buildings from having access to water, and they can also lead to pipe damage and pipe bursts, which can result in hefty water damage.
Posted 12/28/21 (Tue)read more...
Our Most Frequent Claim Type and How to Prevent It
() The NDIRF’s most frequent claim type is drivers backing up into structures or other vehicles, resulting in damage to someone else’s property as well as your political subdivision’s vehicle. Aside from the inconvenience of having to obtain repair estimates and make alternative transportation plans while the vehicle is being repaired, this claim type can be expensive. On average, our members have paid $2,131 per accident in 2021.
Posted 12/21/21 (Tue)read more...
November 2021 Edition: Most Popular LocalGovU Courses
() We’ve listed the most popular November courses below – and provided LocalGovU’s course description for each – so you can determine if you want to add one of these courses to your training list!
Posted 12/14/21 (Tue)read more...
Law Enforcement Training Reimbursement
() The NDIRF now offers reimbursement for subject control and defense tactics training courses from EH Security, LLC for North Dakota’s law enforcement agencies.
Posted 11/10/21 (Wed)read more...
August 2021 Edition: Top Five Most Popular LocalGovU Courses
() Many of August 2021’s Top Five Most Popular LocalGovU Courses were popular last month, meaning the following LocalGovU courses provide relevant training for North Dakota political subdivisions.
Posted 9/28/21 (Tue)read more...
ND State Fire and Tornado Fund: Review Property Values and Schedules Today
() Since the North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund began administering the North Dakota State Fire and Tornado Fund (“NDFT”) in 2019, we have discovered many properties that are not adequately covered or are missing from a member’s property schedule.
Posted 8/30/21 (Mon)read more...
July 2021 Edition: Top Five Most Popular LocalGovU Courses
() July 2021’s Top Five Most Popular LocalGovU Courses demonstrate a bit of the range in courses LocalGovU offers, but still this list only scratches the surface in highlighting the breadth of relevant, local government-focused courses this online training platform provides.
Posted 8/17/21 (Tue)read more...
LocalGovU: Local Government Training Courses and Custom Training Curriculums
() Learn how to register for LocalGovU, our online training platform that offers over 2,500 local government training courses at no cost to NDIRF members, and how to build online training curriculums for your entity!
Posted 7/28/21 (Wed)read more...
Coverage Terms Defined: Stated Amount Coverage
() If you don’t frequently work with NDIRF coverage forms and applications, you might be unfamiliar with some of the terms they contain. Our new Coverage Terms Defined segment takes a look at terms that are commonly used, or commonly misunderstood, to help you further understand the value of NDIRF coverage. For this first edition of this segment, we're taking a look at Stated Amount Coverage.
Posted 6/11/21 (Fri)read more...