43 chapters · 1,036 sections in this title.
W.S. § 1-41-101 Legislative findings and intent
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Legislative findings and intent. The legislature recognizes that certain liability insurance policies of the state of Wyoming have been cancelled, that no responsive bids have been received and that there exists a need to develop a method to handle claims brought under the Wyomin…
W.S. § 1-41-102 (a) Definitions
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(a) Definitions. As used in this act: (i) "Division" means the general services division of the department of administration and information; (ii) "Final money judgment" means any judgment for monetary damages after all appropriate appeals from the judgment have been exhausted or…
W.S. § 1-41-103 payments
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payments. Self-insurance account; creation; authorized (a) There is created the state self-insurance account. The account shall be in such amount as the legislature determines to be reasonably sufficient to meet anticipated claims. In addition to any legislative appropriation, th…
W.S. § 1-41-104 Investment of funds
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Investment of funds. (a) Repealed by Laws 1988, ch. 82, § 2. (b) The state treasurer shall invest any portion of the funds in the self-insurance account, including reserves, which the risk manager determines is not needed for immediate use. Investments shall be made as authorized…
W.S. § 1-41-105 Powers and duties of risk manager
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Powers and duties of risk manager. (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the risk manager shall: (i) Administer the self-insurance account; (ii) Implement and administer a loss prevention program for the purpose of reducing risks, accidents and losse…
W.S. § 1-41-106 Compromise or settlement of claims; authority; primary insurance coverage
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Compromise or settlement of claims; authority; primary insurance coverage. (a) Any claim covered under this act may be compromised or settled according to the requirements in subsection (b) of this section. In settling a claim, the risk manager may require the execution and prese…
W.S. § 1-41-107 Reports
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Reports. (a) The division shall make an annual report to the governor and the legislature. The report shall include: (i) The total number of claims filed against the state and peace officers covered under this act; (ii) The number and amount of claims settled; (iii) The cost of l…
W.S. § 1-41-108 laws
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laws. Self-insurance program not subject to insurance Nothing in this act shall be construed as creating an insurance company nor in any way subjecting the self-insurance account to the laws of the state regulating insurance or insurance companies.
W.S. § 1-41-109 Confidential information
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Confidential information. The claim files maintained by the risk manager shall be considered privileged and confidential and shall be for the use of the risk manager and the insurance commissioner only.
W.S. § 1-41-110 Applicability
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Applicability. (a) This act applies to claims based upon acts, errors or omissions occurring on and after October 1, 1985. (b) This act applies to claims against peace officers employed by the University of Wyoming but does not apply to other claims against the University of Wyom…
W.S. § 1-41-111 No extension of liability
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No extension of liability. Self-insurance provided under this act shall not be considered a purchase of insurance coverage and shall not be deemed an increase of the limits of liability under W.S. 1-39-118(b).