About

The Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM) provides risk management and insurance services to state and other public entities on an ongoing or project-specific basis. Our goal is to assist agencies in managing exposures to accidental losses that result from general operations, employment, motor vehicles, property ownership and risk financing. ORIM oversees the equipment maintenance management program, government claims and motor vehicle claims program. 

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The Motor Vehicle Insurance Account program provides automobile liability self-insurance coverage to state employees who drive motor vehicles on state business. The Motor Vehicle Claims Unit is responsible for processing DGS tort and equity claims, subrogation claims, and motor vehicle accident claims involving state vehicles. 

The Government Claims Program (GCP) processes claims for money or damages against the state. In general, anyone who wishes to file a lawsuit against the state or its employees for damages must first pursue an administrative remedy through the GCP claims process.

Insurance Services analyzes risks and the needs of state agencies to determine if insurance is suitable, purchases insurance which provides the needed protection for the lowest available costs, and administers insurance programs for client agencies.

Contact

Office of Risk and Insurance Management

Department of General Services

P.O. Box 989052, MS-403
West Sacramento, California 95798-9052
Main Line: (916) 376-5300