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Public Entity

Enriching our communities by protecting you

Working in the public sector is rewarding but comes with challenges like rising health costs, disaster recovery, cybersecurity risks, claims, and pension management. Our public entity insurance team, with experience from cities to schools, helps you navigate insurance, benefits, and retirement planning—supporting you every step of the way. We work with a range of public organizations, including:

  • City, county, and state governments
  • Municipalities
  • Public transit (buses, light and heavy rail)
  • Public utilities
  • School districts
  • Special districts (fire, toll, waste, water)

Public entity industry solutions

Our solutions help your organization manage risks and protect communities with tailored insurance for public entities, so you can focus on what matters most—serving your people and reaching your goals.

Legislation compliance

Compliance with local insurance rules and workers’ comp

Risk management programs

Workplace safety and property insurance solutions

Cyber risk protection

Cyber insurance and data security measures

Insurance coverage options

Employee benefits strategies

Lower-cost HRA plans to meet employees’ needs

Government retirement plans

Guidance on 457 and 401(a) retirement plans

Meet Evelyn, a public entity specialist.

Evelyn Sandberg

Senior Account Executive
New York, NY

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Frequently asked questions

Public entity insurance helps protect government organizations, municipalities, school districts, and special districts from risks they face while providing public services. Unlike private businesses, these organizations focus on serving their communities rather than making a profit. The coverage addresses claims related to accidents, errors, or omissions during daily operations.

It includes protection for officials, employees, volunteers, and contractors, as well as risks from property damage, cyber threats, and regulatory matters. Many plans also offer employee health benefits and retirement programs designed for the public sector. Managing these risks supports your organization’s ongoing operations.

Risks for public organizations are changing, and insurance for public entities should reflect that. General liability and property insurance remain important, but new concerns like cyberattacks require specific coverage to protect data and maintain trust. Public entity liability insurance helps address breaches that could interrupt services or affect reputation.

Other exposures include tort liability, official errors, workers’ compensation, and vehicle-related incidents. Typical policies cover liability, property, workers’ compensation, automobile, and cyber risks. Depending on your location and needs, you may also consider environmental liability or business interruption coverage.

Costs vary based on factors like location, asset value, size of operations, and coverage needs. Your insurance should align with what you need to protect.

Effective risk management can help reduce premiums. By maintaining safety protocols, cybersecurity measures, and regulatory compliance, you can manage exposure and control costs. Public organizations face a range of risks—from natural events to liability claims—so having appropriate coverage may help reduce financial impact and support continued operations.

Meet a public entity specialist.