Dennis Flynn Appointed State Risk Manager and Division Director
PRESS RELEASE (For Immediate Release)
Dennis Flynn Appointed State Risk Manager and Division Director
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (September 3, 2026) — Utah Department of Government Operations Commissioner Marvin Dodge has appointed Dennis Flynn as the new state risk manager and director of the Utah Division of Risk Management. Flynn has served in the Utah Attorney General’s Office since 2015, most recently as counsel for the Division of Risk Management. His previous experience also includes 17 years as a civil and insurance defense litigator.
“Governor Cox has approved this appointment and I’m confident Dennis will do an exceptional job,” said Commissioner Dodge. “Dennis has served as general counsel to the Division of Risk Management since 2022 and has been involved in the major details of cases, writing opinions, coordinating with the AG’s Litigation Division, and other complex tasks. He’s well prepared to lead in this role.”
Commissioner Dodge continued: “I want to also express appreciation to Rachel Terry who served as the state’s risk manager since 2023 and led several transformative changes which have saved Utahns millions of dollars and helped mitigate annual rate increases for our covered entities. I wish Rachel well in her new position at the Commissioner’s Office within the Utah System of Higher Education.”
“In this new role, I look forward to building on the success of the state’s captive insurance companies, ensuring they continue to provide financially sound and innovative coverage solutions for all state entities,” said Flynn. “I’m committed to working with our team to deliver the highest level of service to our customers across the state and helping them navigate complex coverage needs with efficiency and expertise.”
Flynn serves on the board of the Utah Defense Lawyers Association, including as its past president, and has been recognized among Utah’s Legal Elite by Utah Business Magazine. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and skiing.
The Utah Department of Government Operations (GovOps) supports and enables other state agencies by providing a wide range of essential services, so they can fulfill their core missions for the benefit of Utahns statewide. govops.utah.gov
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