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Assistant Director

Summary:  The Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund (DETSIF)   is seeking to fill the role of Assistant Director. Posted Date:  July 19, 2019 Job Location:  Jasper, TX The Deep East Texas Self Insurance Fund (DETSIF) provides workers’ compensation coverage and related services to political subdivisions in the State of Texas pursuant to Chapter 504 of the Texas Labor Code. Job Description The Assistant Director serves as the lead on underwriting, rating, and proposal development and as the primary backup to the Executive Director, leading key service delivery as directed by the Executive Director. The position, in concert with the ...
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Claims Specialist

Summary:  The  Washington State Transit Insurance Pool  seeks a dynamic c laims specialist  to join their team. Posted Date:  July 3, 2019 Application Deadline:  July 25, 2019 Job Location:  Olympia, WA The Washington State Transit Insurance Pool is looking for a team member that takes pride in providing thorough, insightful, clear, and concise analysis of various claims, that can present challenging and complex issues and factors for consideration.  A partner in our small claims department that readily makes tough decisions, identifies the easy decisions and keeps them simple, and who readily contributes their opinions, advice, and recommendations, ...
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Project Manager, Pooling Academy

Summary: Are you all about public entity pooling and project management? Check out this great opportunity to help develop an exciting new AGRiP initiative, Pooling Academy. Posted Date:  July 15, 2019 Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location: Dallas, TX (Frisco) Preferred – Will consider remote  Lexipol is seeking a Project Manager to support its work on the development and launch of AGRiP’s Pooling Academy.  The role will operate out of Lexipol’s headquarters in Frisco, TX, but consideration may be given to perform remotely. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Sharilyn Cromer, Director of Market Development, ...
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Finance Manager

Summary:   North Bay Schools Insurance Authority  (NBSIA)  seeks a dynamic Finance Manager  to join their team. Posted Date:  July 9, 2019 Application Deadline:  July 31, 2019 Job Location:  Fairfield, CA North Bay Schools Insurance Authority (NBSIA)   in Fairfield, California, is a mid-sized school-focused risk pool serving over 10,000 school district employees and over 76,000 students with 30 employees.  We provide our member districts with high-quality, cost-effective and innovative protection, programs, and services, so they can focus on what they do best. NBSIA members and staff are our greatest assets.  Our collaborative, team ...
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Administrative Assistant

Summary: North Bay Schools Insurance Authority (NBSIA)  seeks a dynamic  Administrative Assistant  to join their team. Posted Date:  July 9, 2019 Application Deadline:  July 31, 2019 Job Location: Fairfield, CA North Bay Schools Insurance Authority (NBSIA)   in Fairfield, California, is a mid-sized school-focused risk pool serving over 10,000 school district employees and over 76,000 students with 30 employees.  We provide our member districts with high-quality, cost-effective and innovative protection, programs, and services, so they can focus on what they do best. NBSIA members and staff are our greatest assets.  Our collaborative, ...
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Pools recognized for innovative work at PRIMA’s Annual Conference

Two AGRiP member pools were recognized at the PRIMA 2019 Annual Conference for outstanding achievement in risk management. Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) was acknowledged for its Quick Takes on Safety program and Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) received an honorable mention for its Rescue Task Force Model Protocol & Reality Based Training .  Congratulations to MCIT and MMRMA for recognition for outstanding achievement in #IntergovernmentalRiskPooling ! Grateful for your work and leadership! @powerofpooling pic.twitter.com/EpXDAnRcEO — Weiss (@weissacre) June 10, 2019 ...
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Human Resources Risk Manager

Summary:     Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP)  is seeking a  Human Resources Risk Manager.  Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to  HR@icrmp.org  Posted Date:  June 17, 2019 Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Boise, ID The Human Resources Risk Manager is primarily responsible for providing human resources consulting and training to ICRMP members. This person will be responsible for developing and presenting training on an assortment of employment related topics. A key requirement for this position is to be able to create engaging and interactive trainings that can educate the membership and ...
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Deputy Director of Claims

Summary: Ashton Tiffany is seeking a Deputy Director of Claims . This position is responsible for providing strategic and technical claims leadership for multi-lines pools and claims staff with an emphasis on quality of service and regulatory compliance. Posted Date:  June 14, 2019 Job Location:  Phoenix, AZ Ashton Tiffany, LLC , has been making risk management fun (seriously) since 1995.  For 20 years and counting, we’ve helped our clients reduce risk—and reduce the cost of it.  Our specialty areas include insurance pool administration, self-insurance services, and outsourced risk management programs. That’s what we do, but the how ...
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The CEO and Senior Staff Institute: A one-of-a-kind event designed specifically for pooling leaders

A unique opportunity to elevate your leadership skills to a new level and gain science-based benefits for your pool is coming up at AGRiP’s CEO and Senior Staff Institute , Aug. 4-7 in Grand Rapids, MI. Top pool leaders who register now can secure their place at this exclusive event and take advantage of early-bird pricing. “The CEO Institute is unlike other conferences in that we are able to take a deeper dive into leadership issues,” says Michelle Voskuil, CFO for Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company in Wisconsin. “The CEO Institute has had the most influence over my professional development.” This year’s professional ...
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Corporate Debt Concerns Should Prompt Portfolio Review

Rising business debt and its potential risks to the economy should prompt pools to take another look at the credit risk in their investment portfolios. Dan Byrnes of AAM cites a recent speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on the possible dangers posed by increasing business debt. While not reaching the level of concern that subprime mortgages posed a dozen years ago, Powell said that “business debt has clearly reached a level that should give businesses and investors reas on to pause and reflect.” Powell went on to say that “if a downturn were to arrive unexpectedly, some firms would face challenges.” He noted that the debt is ...
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Webinar Preview: Conversations Every Pool Board Should Have

Pool board members talk about many topics, but it is sometimes difficult to have the conversations that can most affect a pool’s future. Join administrators and board members from three public entity pools to explore the “ Conversations Every Pool Board Should Have ,” a webinar on July 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT.   Registration is now open. This webinar is aimed at pool governing body members and executives, focusing on three key questions for pool leaders, and the critical conversations that will help answer them: What is my role in the organization? What should I know about the business? How do I know if I am doing my job well? ...
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Senior Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative

Summary:   AMERIND Risk    is currently accepting resumes for the position of Senior Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative . Posted Date:  June 5, 2019 Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Santa Ana Pueblo, NM Position Characteristics and Competencies Problem-solving and analytical thinking Agile and adaptable in decision making Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong and experienced negotiation skills Self-starter and strong independent work ethic Transparent and interactive in managing projects and reporting Effective at delegation and reporting; skillful working a multi-person chain ...
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Workers' Compensation Claims Representative

Summary:   AMERIND Risk    is currently accepting resumes for the position of  Workers' Compensation Claims Representative . Posted Date:  June 5, 2019 Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Santa Ana Pueblo, NM Position Characteristics and Competencies Problem-solving and analytical thinking Strong verbal and written communication skills Interest in discovering and developing new ideas Service and people oriented Agile and adaptable in decision making Transparent and interactive in projects and reporting Trustworthy as a company rep; forthcoming, communicative, and people-oriented Job Summary ...
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Executive Director

Summary:   The New Jersey Schools Insurance Group is seeking an Executive Director .   Posted Date:  May 24, 2019 Application Deadline:  July 30, 2019 Job Location: Mount Laurel, NJ The New Jersey Schools Insurance Group is seeking a dynamic leader responsible for directing and managing all aspects of NJSIG’s operations as well as defining, developing and implementing a strategic course to fulfill NJSIG’s mission to be the premier provider of insurance and risk management solutions for schools in the State of New Jersey. The successful candidate will be experienced in budget development, income management, financial forecasting and ...
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When "toughing it out" doesn’t cut it: Improving pool member mental health and wellness through incentives.

In response to Montana's rising rates of depression and suicide, the Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) made a mental health video a key component of its plan to improve overall wellness within its benefits membership. To get its message in front of the pool’s 2,900 covered employees in 85 communities, MMIA’s employee benefits program turned to a combination of incentives, including the educational video. Watching it, and completing a brief quiz thereafter, earns a participant $50. Produced in house with supporting footage from the Montana chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the video addresses Montanans’ general ...
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Director of Finance

Summary: AMERIND Risk    is currently accepting resumes for the position of Director of Finance . Posted Date:  May 9, 2019 Application Deadline:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Santa Ana Pueblo, NM Details: Oversees daily activities of Finance Department. Organizes, plans and manages all accounting activities and services in the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, Budgeting, and Financial Reporting. Ensures all accounting functions are performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and applicable tribal, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations. Manages the treasury ...
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Top Takeaways: Technology Systems Implementation Meeting

Keeping up with evolving technology is a constant challenge for pools. To consider pool technology needs and learn from each other, a small group of members gathered March 28 and 29 for a Technology Systems Implementation Meeting . Pools shared experiences and examples of claims and policy system implementations, as well as implementation needs and risks for other pool systems. Below are some top takeaways from the meeting: RFP Process Data Management Policy Systems Member Portals and Dashboards CRM Functionality System Security Emerging Technologies RFP Process Conversations about the ...
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Communications Specialist

Summary:  AGRiP has an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who wants to share the story of government risk pools. Posted Date:  4/11/2019 Closing Date:  Open Until Filled Job Location:  Latham, NY or Remote Position Type:  Full Time Details: The Association of Governmental Risk Pools (AGRiP) has an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who wants to share the story of government risk pools. As AGRiP’s Communications Specialist, you’ll write and edit content to support all AGRiP activities and members, using an array of content outlets and formats. The Communications Specialist will draft content about ...
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Pooling in Practice: How One Risk Pool Turned Around A Troubled Police Department

For people in the pooling world, news of a pool making a big, positive impact in their community comes as no surprise. From taking action after a devastating wildfire to keeping our schools safe , making a difference is all in a day's work for public entity risk pools. Now, the power of pooling has found a more public spotlight thanks to a recent story on NPR’s Planet Money , which recounts how the Irwindale PD came back from the brink of dissolution and is now thriving thanks to a plan of renewal created by their risk pool. Transcript Keys to Success in Irwindale A willing partner open to change in the guise of ...
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Risk Analyst

Summary: T he Washington Counties Risk Pool is recruiting for the position of Risk Analyst (option to work remotely). Date Posted: 4/2/2019 Location: Tumwater, WA  or remotely within the State of Washington   Job Type: Full Time Description: The  Washington Counties Risk Pool  is looking for qualified candidates to fill its Risk Analyst vacancy.  This person will work in the Risk Management Department of the WCRP office or work remotely, providing  a multitude of resources and support toward identifying and managing risk and reducing property and liability losses for WCRP's 26 member counties.  The ideal candidate will have previous risk management ...
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