What Does Preferred Do For You?

We leverage our size and financial strength to provide rate stability, expand coverage, and offer the best terms and conditions so you can maximize available funds for critical programs and local government functions.

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New and Enhanced Claims Portal

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2024 Member Education Day

May 2, 2024

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Feb 26 & 27, 2025

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Making the Claims Process Personal to Each Member

As a Preferred member, you have a personal claims representative well versed in Florida liability and workers’ compensation laws. We value your input and will keep you involved in the claims process from start to finish.

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2025 Services Guide

Full of service offerings, resources, trainings and more

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Our Expert Board Knows Your Business

Our Board of Trustees is comprised of locally elected officials from the membership. They understand your unique challenges and work hard to set policy for you.

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Providing Optimal Coverage at Competitive Rates

The public entity landscape is rapidly changing. We are constantly evolving our program to provide enhanced coverage at stable competitive rates.

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Improve Safety, Control Risk, Lower Premiums

All Preferred members receive customized comprehensive safety management using cutting-edge techniques. We will work with your team to design a safety program to reduce risk.

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2025 Why Preferred

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Claims Services

The cornerstones of our claims administration are comunication, quick access and sound return-to-work policies. Unparalleled experience in Florida’s public workplaces makes the claims process personal to each member.

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Preferred MED Videos 2023

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Our services

Why Preferred? Check our services.

Service is at the heart of what we do and it’s what sets us apart from other insurance pools and traditional insurance companies.

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Agency Distribution

Preferred is the only Insurance Trust in Florida that uses a totally dedicated and independent agency distribution system for optimal Member Service. A statewide presence with localized options.

Claims Administration

Preferred Governmental Claims Solutions has unparalleled experience in Florida’s public workplaces, making the claims process personal to each member.

Claims Panel Counsel

Our panel of defense attorneys  specialize in municipal law and work closely with our claims adjusters to achieve the best possible results for you.  Member input throughout the process is key.

Risk Management Consulting

Our expertise is backed by a professional staff who each have more than 20 years of industry experience.  Our field consultants are located throughout the State, so that you can count on us wherever you are.

Testimonials

Member Testimonials

I really appreciate working with PGIT's team and I am grateful for all the help they provide me throughout the year. It is really nice to know that I can call on any of their team members and they are always willing to help out no matter how big or small the issue. With topics ranging from Best Practices, Worker’s Compensation, Claims Management, How to Mitigate Liability, Safety, Training, Webinars… the list goes on and on. PGIT provides a high level of support as seen through their quick response, excellent customer service and expertise.
Melinda HuserCity of Cape Canaveral
Melinda Huser
As the Chairman of the Safety Committee for the City of Davenport, Florida, Preferred has given us the tools as a Municipality to train and keep our employees safe through the on-line training with Vector Solutions and streaming video Streamery (formerly known as TNN). Preferred’s Risk Management Staff offers on-going assistance and communication, from the development of our Safety Committee to the implementation of Claim Reviews. If you’re a Member and have responsibility for Worker’s Compensation and Safety Training, I encourage you to look at the free training that is offered- you will not be disappointed. Show your employees they matter, SAFETY is every employee’s concern. We are PROUD to be a Preferred Member.
Steven HunnicuttCity of Davenport
Steven Hunnicutt
Preferred plays a giant role in our safety program...They have created numerous avenues where fantastic online training can be achieved but the one we use the most is VECTOR SOLUTIONS. The training options are numerous, the site is user friendly and easy to navigate, the courses are thorough and what is great is that a certificate can be printed at the end of each course to keep in the employee files and to be sure that all the staff is receiving the proper training. In order to keep training, maintain skills, be safe on the job site, and create a great safety culture we think Preferred Risk Management and Vector Solutions is the answer.
Gerard Rouse - Assistant Public Works DirectorSafety Chairman, St. Lucie West Services District
Gerard Rouse - Assistant Public Works Director
Thank you, Kevin! We appreciate our partnership with Preferred and being given the opportunity to participate in the TIPS program! This funding has become such a highly sought after source of reimbursement. It not only incentivizes departments to think about improvements/enhancements to their training and safety needs, it becomes a friendly challenge among departments to get their submission in first.
Lori McCullersRMPE, CWWPM, CWCL, CGBA-Deputy HR Director/Risk Manager, City of Naples
Lori McCullers
Thanks, Kevin! As always, I appreciate your continued support for District safety initiatives.
K. David SielaffSafety Program Manager and Chief of Staff, St. Johns River Water Management District
K. David Sielaff
Preferred not only covers you like a blanket, they teach you why you need the blanket.
Kathy MendesBarefoot Bay
Kathy Mendes
On behalf of Citrus County, we thank you and PGIT for this fantastic opportunity to participate in the Preferred TIPS program. Thank you again.
Mary GlancyAINS, Risk Manager, Citrus County
Mary Glancy
Preferred: Proactively Pushing Preventative Practices to Prevent Potential Problems.
Therese O’Neill PoitierLake Worth Beach
Therese O’Neill Poitier
It was a really good webinar and I’m going to review our policies about Motor Vehicles Records. Something I’ve wanted to so for a while, but the statistics definitely helped nudge it along. Great job!
Katie RoundtreeCPA, CPFO, Director of Finance and Administration, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
Katie Roundtree
You can find peace of mind with Preferred insurance - where protection meets perfection.
Sasha GrossiCity of Mascotte
Sasha Grossi
Regarding the Preferred TIPS program. “That is great news! We appreciate the opportunity to be able to provide safety and training to our employees and we appreciate the opportunities that PGIT offers Citrus County. Thank you.”
Jennifer PalmerRisk Management Coordinator, Citrus County
Jennifer Palmer
The Preferred Tips program is a valued necessity for the City of Ocala. We have a very small safety budget, so this TIPS money helps supplement the cost of training, recognition, safety material and incentives. We honestly could not provide the training and overall safety experience that we currently have in place if this money was not available, and we sincerely look forward to applying every year. Thank you kindly.
Richard DennisRisk Manager, City of Ocala
Richard Dennis
Everyone feels Preferred when they work with your team.
Joe DeCerboSpring Lake Improvement District
Joe DeCerbo
The Motor Vehicles Records webinar was really informative. I have already signed up for the next webinar. Thanks for always providing us with opportunities to learn!
Yvens MarcHuman Resources Generalist-Payroll
Yvens Marc
Preferred was the only insurance company that would insure our small special district.
Ann BishopMarion County
Ann Bishop
The representation you want on your side of the table.
Greg RawsonSt. Johns River Water Management District
Greg Rawson
Preferred’s service model is excellent. We rely on our Risk Management Services with Preferred to guide us through any challenging situation that comes our way. Preferred is consistently available, knowledgeable and responsive. Their talented staff is no exception. They provide training and updated products. This relationship with Preferred is valued and very important toward keeping our City moving forward.
Steve HunnicuttCity of Davenport
Steve Hunnicutt
Consistently excelling in customer service.
Safety Dave SielaffSLRWMD
Safety Dave Sielaff
Preferred – keeping municipalities prepared, informed and ready.
Alicia WilsonCity of Lake Worth Beach
No matter what your need, Preferred has you covered.
Rebecca HernandezCentral County Water Control District
Rebecca Hernandez
THE Preferred risk pool for local government
David AuraCity of Bradenton
David Aura
There is no ‘I’ in team - Preferred is a team with all of the members.
Julie ChristineCity of Edgewater
Julie Christine

About us

A structure of strength.

Our members are the strength of our organization. Preferred is a member owned, non-assessable insurance risk pool. Our mission is to deliver unmatched public entity experience, integrity, stability, and personalized service. Since 1999 we have served over 400 members and focused on consistent disciplined growth with a historical retention rate of over 95%, a testament to our superior delivery of services.

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Preferred TIPS

March 4, 2022 Smiling faces all around as Preferred members receive their TIPS matching grant checks. The TIPS program provides...

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