The Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Authority (CSJVRMA) was formed on April 1, 1979. The CSJVRMA currently has 55 members and provides several self-insured programs, as well as, group purchased programs. All programs are designed to meet the member cities’ various insurance needs. All programs with the exception of the Pooled Liability Program and Employee Assistance Program are optional.

The CSJVRMA is a public entity formed by a joint powers agreement in accordance with the California Government Code. In order to become a member of the CSJVRMA, a member must be an incorporated municipality and:

• have a population of 75,000 or less;
• be located within the State of California;
• have professional management as typified by a bona fide council, city manager/administrator form of government;
• have an average five-year loss experience per $100 of payroll equal to or better than the average loss experience of the Authority as a whole; and
• be approved for participation in the manner provided by the Bylaws.

The CSJVRMA contracts with Bickmore Risk Services, a firm specializing in the management of joint powers authorities, to handle the day-to-day operations of the CSJVRMA. The firm's employees provide general administrative, financial management, underwriting, loss prevention, claims management, litigation management, risk management, accounting, and other services as necessary for the operations of the CSJVRMA.