We are a family and just like family, we stand with you in good times and bad. When you pool your insurance dollars with other cities and counties, you make your risk pool stronger. CIS is a public agency that is not for profit — we only exist to serve you. Our only goal is to provide you with the best programs, services and support.
As a public-entity insurance trust, we help you share risk. Because you’re a member of one of our parent organizations — League of Oregon Cities (LOC) or the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC) — you play an important role in our overall success.
We got our start in 1981 when it was difficult for cities and counties to get insurance coverage in the for-profit, insurance market. Today, we lead the market with coverages that are second to none.
An impressive 98% of Oregon’s cities and 81% of Oregon’s counties are CIS members. Because of your support, we can provide employee benefits, property, and liability coverages — all that have numerous value-added services. And now we’ve partnered with SAIF to provide safety and risk management services for workers’ compensation.
Our dedicated Board of Trustees look out for your best interests because they are made up of representatives from LOC and AOC.
We often provide extra services and programs at no additional cost. We also share tips and tools to reduce your burden, including:
Easy-to-access online tools for submitting claims, updating property schedules, completing open enrollment
Risk management best practice reviews and guidance on implementing changes needed
Rapid Care hotline for injured workers
Return to work/injured worker resources
Full suite of employment risk management resources, including free pre-loss legal help
Access to 300 online trainings and regular webinars
Wellness benefits
Property appraisals
Law enforcement best practices
"Everything we do is to serve our cities and counties. No organization can do it better. None are more qualified or experienced at working with Oregon’s public entities. When we stand together, we can weather any storm!"
Patrick Priest, CIS Executive Director
