Insurance for Government Employees

The government of Guam and each of the autonomous agencies is authorized to purchase insurance, if advisable and available, to cover the liability of government employees which they may incur pursuant to § 6212 of this Chapter, unless such liability is incurred for acts or omissions which occurred outside the scope of the employees’ employment. The authority granted by this Section shall be in addition to any other grant of authority contained in any law of Guam or of the United States. Each agency, department, or entity purchasing such insurance shall COL6/24/2021 CH. 6 GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT have the discretion to determine what dollar limitations are reasonable considering the positions to be covered and the risks involved.