The Department of Risk Management is responsible for the administration of employee benefit plans, workers' compensation claims, general libility claims and safety programs.

The Department of Risk Management is authorized, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County and directed by the President of the Board of Commissioners, to develop and administer programs and procedures relating to safety, insurance, employee benefits, Workers' Compensation and liability claims.

Risk Management | Employee Benefits | Safety |
Workers Compensation | General Liability | Insurance

Primary services are for employees of Cook County and their dependents.

Telephone: (312) 603-6422
Office Address: 118 N. Clark Street
Room Number: Room 1072
City, State Zip: Chicago, IL 60602
Office Hours: M-F, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Director of Agency/Department: Lisa M. Walik, CEBS

The goal of Risk Management is to reduce loss, provide a safe work environment and eliminate hazards to the public on County properties. Risk management is the identification, measurement, and control of potential or incurred loss. When identified, exposures will be managed a number of ways, including utilization of loss control and risk funding techniques.