
Shelby County Gazebo
A TWO-FOR-ONE SILVER ANNIVERSARY
MOPERM is celebrating its 25th year as the preferred choice of more than 850 Missouri public entities for their liability and property coverage provider. From a humble beginning on 1-1-1987
MOPERM now is ranked as the 8th largest public entity shared-risk pool in the nation.
Behind the success of
MOPERM is the “heart of
MOPERM” - Ruth Stokes. Ruth was the first employee of the newly created organization in January 1987. She worked closely with the original board members and legal advisors to develop the coverage language that has protected so many entities and entity officials over the years. She was both underwriter and claims adjustor for many years. As
MOPERM grew Ruth focused on claims administration and for more than a decade has been the Claims and Litigation Manager.
At its Quarterly Meeting in March the
MOPERM Board of Trustees and staff honored Ruth Stokes for her 25 years of committed service to Missouri public entities.

Over 800 Missouri cities, counties, schools, nursing homes, health departments and other special purpose or taxing districts participate in our shared-risk pool. The MOPERM staff offers a thorough understanding of the unique coverage challenges and concerns facing public entities.