Since 1985, the MEL system has become one of the most successful shared services programs in the state's history - saving New Jersey taxpayers over $1 billion to date. The MEL is a governmental entity that provides excess insurance and services to 19 local Joint Insurance Funds (JIFs) representing over 60% of local governments in New Jersey including 383 municipalities, 74 utility authorities, and 90 housing authorities. With an annual budget of $200 million and a statutory surplus of over $100 million, New Jersey's MEL system is the largest municipal property/casualty risk pool in the country.

Notice

The Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund, a public entity established under NJSA 40A:11-5 (1)  et. seq., has scheduled a Special Claims Committee meeting on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:30AM.  Public access for this meeting will be available at Perma, 9 Campus Drive, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Legislative Alert: The MEL and League of Municipalities oppose Assembly 2756 which will increase workers compensation benefits for certain surviving spouses of police officers and firefighters. (Click here) for the bulletin.  

(Click here) for a list of Elected Official Training Seminars. The credit can also be earned by taking the course on-line. (Click here) for enrollment instructions. To receive credit, the program must be completed by May 31, 2013.

(Click here) to view six new recorded management webinars including a model Local Officials Ethics course, an Orientation for New JIF Commissioners, a webinar on Title 59 Liability issues, a training program on environmental liability issues, and a program on preventing pedestrian accidents.

(Click here) for the enrollment form of the 3rd annual seminar scheduled for Friday, April 12th, beginning at 9:00AM at the National Conference Center, Holiday Inn, NJ Turnpike Exit 8, East Windsor, NJ. The seminar qualifies for an extensive list of Continuing Educational Credits including CFO/CMFO, Public Works, Clerks, Insurance Producers and Purchasing Agents. There is no fee for employees and insurance producers associated with MEL and MR HIF members as well as personnel who work for service companies that are engaged by MEL member JIFs and MR HIF member HIFs.

2013 MEL Safety Institute:
(Click here) to access the 2013 MEL Safety Institute course listing.

Model Police Promotional Ordinance:
(Click here) to access the new model police promotional ordinance.

Sports Concussion:
(Click here) to access an online sports concussion training program for coaches, referees and parents.

NJ MEL ONLINE HELP:
(Click here) to access the NJ MEL HELPLINE where you can speak directly to employment law attorneys and find other valuable HR resources. To enroll, call 415-817-1611 or Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please note the fund office has moved!