Special District Risk Management Authority
InsuranceCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Special District Risk Management Authority (SDRMA) is a public agency formed in 1986 under California Government Code to provide property, liability, workers' compensation and health benefits coverage, along with risk management services, for California public agencies statewide. It serves as a single resource delivering risk management, claims management, and a safety and loss prevention program tailored to meet the needs of public agencies. The arrangement aims to help public agencies manage risk exposures and losses through coordinated protection and service. Based in Sacramento, California, SDRMA is a small to mid-sized organization focused on risk financing and risk management through a financially sound pool, with in-house claims management and proactive loss prevention. Its mission emphasizes timely, cost-efficient delivery so member agencies can allocate more resources to essential community programs. In October 2025, SDRMA announced the launch of an Innovation Award Program.