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At GEM, our members are stronger together.

Our pools come together with a united purpose: reducing public entity risk and a shared commitment to each other’s long-term success.
GEM isn’t just a reinsurance pool; it’s a thriving community. A place where members can connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. 
Poolside Podcast

Episode 9: Leading Across Generations (Without The Stereotypes)

In this episode of 𝙋𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚, we’re joined by 𝙆𝙞𝙢 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙣𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨, to talk about what actually works when leading across generations—plus practical ways to communicate better, build trust faster, and get the best from multi-generational teams (without the stereotypes).

Membership & Benefits

GEM is powered by the combined knowledge of public entities and seasoned insurance professionals, bringing practical insight to every solution.

Focused Solutions

We monitor market shifts and build coverage capacity that protects and directly supports your public sector program.

Member Control

Your pool controls your own destiny when designing and executing long-term risk financing strategies, reflecting your goals and operational realities.

Pools United

Through shared knowledge, joint problem-solving, and broader access to reinsurance markets, members gain strength and stability that go beyond what any one entity could achieve alone.
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A Message From Our CEO

Our vision at GEM is to be known as the preferred partner in reinsurance and thought leadership.
Testimonials

Our Promise To The Membership

GEM unifies the combined financial and intellectual resources of public entity risk pools in order to safeguard your long-term stability and allow you to control your own destiny.

“Having membership across the country, GEM provides a means to collaborate with the top pools to achieve state of the art risk financing solutions.”

Ann Bennett

Ann Bennett

Executive Director, Washington Cities Insurance Authority

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"Being a part of GEM made our pool’s reinsurance renewal go a lot more smoothly than it otherwise would have. GEM has been flexible in our liability reinsurance each year they’ve participated, and have gone to bat for us when other partners haven’t."

Ryan Cole

Ryan Cole

Associate Executive Director, Arizona School Risk Retention Trust

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“GEM gives us flexibility in SIRs, quota shares, and other reinsurance structures.  Our conversations with GEM staff help us to determine how best to support these structures.”

Brett Davis

Brett Davis

CEO, Park District Risk Management Agency

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"Not only is GEM a great strategic partner for CVMIC but is also personally rewarding with the very fine people who comprise your organization and membership. "

Steve Stanczak

Steve Stanczak

Chief Executive Officer, Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company

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What Does GEM Provide?

For GEM, our success is rooted in the strength of collaboration. By pooling coverage, resources, and expertise, members gain tailored risk financing solutions, stability, and protection from disruptions in the marketplace.

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Episode #9: Leading Across Generations (Without The Stereotypes)

Episode #9: Episode #9: Leading Across Generations (Without The Stereotypes)

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As 2026 approaches, leadership looks different from just a few years ago. Gen Z is now stepping into management, Millennials are running teams, and Gen X and Boomers are guiding organizations through transitions shaped by hybrid work, fast-moving tech, and bigger questions about meaning and motivation.
In this episode of PoolSide, we’re joined by Kim Lear, founder of Inlay Insights, to talk about what actually works when leading across generations—plus practical ways to communicate better, build trust faster, and get the best from multi-generational teams (without the stereotypes).

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GEM Board Meeting & Member Session (January 28-29, 2026)

GEM will hold a Board Meeting and Member Sessions on January 28-29, 2026 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas. Location: Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas 6333 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, […]

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