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The Division of Risk Management (DORM) was created by an act of the Legislature in 1990. The Division administers the State Insurance Fund, General Liability Trust Fund, Educators Liability Trust Fund, the State Employee Injury Compensation Trust Fund, the State Employee Assistance Program, and the Equipment Maintenance Program. DORM also manages insurance coverage of various departments of state government that require commercially provided insurance and provides risk management guidance on risk issues affecting the State of Alabama.Managing insurance coverage includes assistance to agencies in securing, underwriting, pricing, billing, and claims handling. Coverage for various departments of state government may be authorized or required by statute, federal regulation or by lease agreements.Within the context of the above, major functions of DORM are:Establishing adequate and secure coverage for exposure to loss at minimum cost.Administering equitable cost allocation for coverage for its clients.Assuring that claims are promptly and fairly paid.Promoting safe practices to protect life and property.