Welcome to the NMPSIA Risk Division
Comprehensive risk management and insurance services for New Mexico's educational community
About the Risk Division
NMPSIA has been in existence for 37 years and understands your educational risks. The Risk Division manages, for the most part, accidental and unpredictable losses. However, while no specific event or loss is foreseen, it is possible to predict an estimated frequency of losses. NMPSIA divides the management of process into three basic phases:
- 1. Pre-loss activities
- 2. Actual loss activities
- 3. Post-loss activities
All of the Risk Contractors are dedicated to assist you immediately and to help prevent and/or mitigate losses for both your institution and NMPSIA as a public entity pool.
NMPSIA Premium Credit and Deductible Programs
Learn about the Premium Credit and Deductible Programs for Sexual/Ethical Misconduct Claims. This important program helps protect your institution and provides valuable resources for compliance.
Claims
Insurance Division
- Poms Portal to Request a Certificate, Report a New Location or Report a Construction Project
- Public Use of School Facilities
Student Accident Insurance
About us:
For assistance:
| Eric Swartz | |
|---|---|
| Toll free | (800) 927-4695, ext. 616 |
| eswartz@myers-stevens.com |
Driving Monitoring Services
Find valuable information at our main website:
https://www.embarksafety.com
Schedule a system training session with our customer specialists:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/emily-crooks
For assistance contact:
| Emily Crooks, Senior Customer Success Specialist |
| Office: (407) 536-7233 ext. 219 |
| Direct Phone: (407) 270-0568 |
| E-mail: emily.crooks@embarksafety.com |
Investigations and How You Can Help:
By taking the following steps, you can help with the investigation.
- Document the scene through photographs, video recordings, or a written description from a witness(s);
- Investigate the facts that surround the incident;
- Document date, time, area or location of incident, names, phone numbers and addresses, if possible;
Please remember that you are the eyes and ears out in the field, you have the opportunity to gather facts and preserve any evidence that may be lost over time.
Most importantly, this will allow you to identify ways to prevent or reduce an accident from recurring.
Investigation Best Practices
DO:
- Go to the accident site as soon as possible
- Investigate and document the cause, if possible
- Document witnesses
- Preserve any evidence
DON'T:
- Conduct a formal interview
- Offer advice
- Admit negligence
- Discuss insurance coverages
- Negotiate a settlement
- Discriminate
- Make assumptions
Workplace Audits
In addition to the numerous trainings available to NMPSIA Members, Poms & Associates also offers the following Audits and Assessments to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations:
- Security Audits
- Loss Prevention Audits
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Playgrounds:
- Review playground layouts (help design equipment layouts)
- Playground Safety Audits
- Ergonomic Audits for kitchen staff, custodial staff, health staff, special education staff, student nutrition staff, transportation staff, and office staff
- Human Resources Audits
Office Location: 201 3rd Street NW, Suite 1400, Albuquerque, NM 87102
For assistance:
| Julie Garcia | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (800) 898-6236 |
Memorandum of Coverage
Campaigns
Poms Safety First Newsletter
Risk-Related Reference Material
- School Security Personnel
- Boundaries Policy
- Vehicle Accident Report
- FLSA Frequently Asked Questions
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
- NM Public Education Medical Cannabis in Schools Rule
- Use of Volunteers in Schools Rule
- Use of Poms Ergonomics Program
- 2025 Risk Spring Budget Presentation
- 2025 NMPSIA Spring Budget Packet Materials
Boundaries Policy

