Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government retains partial self-insurance for Property, Casualty and Employee Group Health Benefits Insurance at the highest practical level. This department is responsible for an organized and aggressive loss control program, safety management, and accident/injury prevention program. The present Employee Benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Card, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. The Parish also has voluntary coverage for Vision, Accidental Death and Term Life. All are covered under a cafeteria plan (Section 125).

The Risk Management Department manages a complex program whereby minimizing substantial insurance cost relating to its multi-million dollar operation through retention of risks in its various operational areas. The Department also works to identify exposures, reduce liabilities and protect Parish assets and employees through the maintenance of healthy and safe working conditions, safety and prevention training for the reduction of Worker's Compensation and Liability claims, effective processing and investigation of medical and litigated claims, and compliance with OSHA regulations.