ABOUT US
The Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority – ACWA JPIA for short – is a partnership of water agencies dedicated to avoiding the high cost of commercial insurance.
Formed in 1979, JPIA is not an insurance agency or carrier. It is a risk-sharing pool for property, liability, workers’ compensation and employee benefits, which allows for more rate stability, broader coverage and expanded benefits and services than private insurance.
Our offerings are unique to the water industry; member agencies themselves – their directors and managers – have selected and refined the various programs. Only agencies that demonstrate a commitment to effective risk management programs are accepted in to JPIA.
The Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority – ACWA JPIA for short – is a partnership of water agencies dedicated to avoiding the high cost of commercial insurance.
Formed in 1979, JPIA is not an insurance agency or carrier. It is a risk-sharing pool for property, liability, workers’ compensation and employee benefits, which allows for more rate stability, broader coverage and expanded benefits and services than private insurance.
Our offerings are unique to the water industry; member agencies themselves – their directors and managers – have selected and refined the various programs. Only agencies that demonstrate a commitment to effective risk management programs are accepted in to JPIA.
The JPIA is a secure, stable and cost-effective alternative for protecting the assets, liabilities and employees of public water agencies.
The JPIA is a secure, stable and cost-effective alternative for protecting the assets, liabilities and employees of public water agencies.
The JPIA’s nearly 400 member agencies enjoy:
Risk management services such as site assessments, injury and illness prevention programs, noise surveys, ergonomic evaluations and Cal/OSHA regulatory compliance
Training on a variety of loss prevention topics, an extensive safety video lending library, a risk control manual, monthly safety bulletins and access to other tools at no additional cost
Guidance on personnel policies and procedures
Handling of covered claims
An annual refund of any excess funds and investment income
The JPIA’s nearly 400 member agencies enjoy:
Risk management services such as site assessments, injury and illness prevention programs, noise surveys, ergonomic evaluations and Cal/OSHA regulatory compliance
Training on a variety of loss prevention topics, an extensive safety video lending library, a risk control manual, monthly safety bulletins and access to other tools at no additional cost
Guidance on personnel policies and procedures
Handling of covered claims
An annual refund of any excess funds and investment income
HISTORY
ACWA JPIA was first formed by water agencies across California back in 1979 to provide risk-sharing pools. Like its members, it is a special district subject to the California Government Code, including the Brown Act.
Today, ACWA JPIA meets the needs of its members for property, liability, workers’ compensation, and employee benefits coverage. In addition, members receive assistance with training, personnel policies and procedures, developing job descriptions and employee handbooks.
HISTORY
ACWA JPIA was first formed by water agencies across California back in 1979 to provide risk-sharing pools. Like its members, it is a special district subject to the California Government Code, including the Brown Act.
Today, ACWA JPIA meets the needs of its members for property, liability, workers’ compensation, and employee benefits coverage. In addition, members receive assistance with training, personnel policies and procedures, developing job descriptions and employee handbooks.
PHILOSOPHY
Unlike commercial insurers, ACWA JPIA has no stockholders, no profit margin and no sales commission to get in the way of the service we provide to our members. With no income taxes, premium taxes and property taxes, we are able to return money from excess funds and investments to the member agencies, instead of retaining it as profit.
MISSION STATEMENT
The ACWA JPIA is dedicated to consistently and cost effectively providing the broadest possible affordable insurance coverage and related services to its member agencies.
PHILOSOPHY
Unlike commercial insurers, ACWA JPIA has no stockholders, no profit margin and no sales commission to get in the way of the service we provide to our members. With no income taxes, premium taxes and property taxes, we are able to return money from excess funds and investments to the member agencies, instead of retaining it as profit.
MISSION STATEMENT
The ACWA JPIA is dedicated to consistently and cost effectively providing the broadest possible affordable insurance coverage and related services to its member agencies.
CORE VALUES
The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We have an entire universe of values, but some of them are so important to us that throughout the changes in society, government, politics, and technology, they are STILL the core values we will abide by. In an ever-changing world, core values are constant. Core values are not descriptions of the work we do or the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission. These values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission.
PEOPLE
Members and JPIA are one team; employee success equates to organizational success
INTEGRITY
Operating with transparency, honesty and fairness to build trust
INNOVATION
Continuous improvement and adaptation by asking “What if?” and finding the best solutions
SERVICE
Going beyond expectations for internal and external relationships; taking pride in all we do
CORE VALUES
The core values of an organization are those values we hold which form the foundation on which we perform work and conduct ourselves. We have an entire universe of values, but some of them are so important to us that throughout the changes in society, government, politics, and technology, they are STILL the core values we will abide by. In an ever-changing world, core values are constant. Core values are not descriptions of the work we do or the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission. These values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and which strategies we employ to fulfill our mission.
PEOPLE
Members and JPIA are one team; employee success equates to organizational success
INTEGRITY
Operating with transparency, honesty and fairness to build trust
INNOVATION
Continuous improvement and adaptation by asking “What if?” and finding the best solutions
SERVICE
Going beyond expectations for internal and external relationships; taking pride in all we do
DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
JPIA Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ACWA JPIA is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our team members invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
We value and encourage our team members’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual identity, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our team members unique.
JPIA’s diversity initiatives are applicable to all aspects of employment and the ongoing goal of developing of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:
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Respectful communication and cooperation between all team members.
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Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
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Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate team members’ varying needs.
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Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for the diversity.
All JPIA team members have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All team members are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other company-sponsored and participative events.
DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION
JPIA Statement in Support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ACWA JPIA is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our team members invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
We value and encourage our team members’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual identity, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our team members unique.
JPIA’s diversity initiatives are applicable to all aspects of employment and the ongoing goal of developing of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:
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Respectful communication and cooperation between all team members.
-
Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
-
Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate team members’ varying needs.
-
Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for the diversity.
All JPIA team members have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All team members are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other company-sponsored and participative events.
Public Records Request Policy of the ACWA JPIA
You may request records by completing the form and submitting it by mail or in person to:
Public Records Officer
ACWA JPIA
PO Box 619082 (Mailing)
2100 Professional Drive (Physical)
Roseville, CA 95661-9082
You may also email the request form to PRR@acwajpia.com
The JPIA will respond to your request in a diligent manner. However, the nature of some requests requires significant time and resources, therefore, a complete response may take some time. To expedite your request please take note of the following:
- Please be as specific as possible. Because of the expansive information environment at the JPIA, we cannot accept broad requests for “all records” or similar language. Making your request specific will also enable us to locate the information as quickly as possible.
- Be sure that your writing is legible.
- If you sign your name, please ensure that it is legible. Please print your name for clarity.
- Be sure to include a return address or other contact information.
Public Records Request Policy of the ACWA JPIA
You may request records by completing the form and submitting it by mail or in person to:
Public Records Officer
ACWA JPIA
PO Box 619082 (Mailing)
2100 Professional Drive (Physical)
Roseville, CA 95661-9082
You may also email the request form to PRR@acwajpia.com
The JPIA will respond to your request in a diligent manner. However, the nature of some requests requires significant time and resources, therefore, a complete response may take some time. To expedite your request please take note of the following:
- Please be as specific as possible. Because of the expansive information environment at the JPIA, we cannot accept broad requests for “all records” or similar language. Making your request specific will also enable us to locate the information as quickly as possible.
- Be sure that your writing is legible.
- If you sign your name, please ensure that it is legible. Please print your name for clarity.
- Be sure to include a return address or other contact information.