A member-owned and member-funded self-insured property and liability pool is seeking a Risk Manager. This is a hybrid role located in Topeka, Kansas.
Summary: The Risk Manager plans, organizes, directs, supervises and coordinates the Risk Management Program. The Risk Management Program is designed to assist members in identifying and measuring property, liability and crime risks associated with their operations, and developing risk mitigation techniques to reduce the frequency and severity of losses. The position is based in the Topeka but will require travel throughout the State of Kansas.
Responsibilities:
Conduct onsite assessments to identify and measure risks associated with member operations.
Review member policies and procedures for compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations.
Review member contracts to advise members on proper risk transfer techniques.
Investigate claims to identify root causes and follow up with members to ensure risk mitigation measures are implemented.
Generate loss analysis reports to identify loss trends.
Provide written recommendations to members for mitigating risk and monitor member implementation of recommendations.
Develop other written materials including letters, policies and procedures, manuals, and newsletter articles.
Develop and implement on-site and webinar training programs.
Provide direction to, and as needed, attend the meetings of, member safety committees.
Provide prompt and courteous response to member risk management inquiries and questions concerning coverages and services.
Research and stay abreast of applicable risk management, legal and regulatory standards impacting member operations.
Develop new risk management programs to assist members in reducing losses.
Establish annual risk management program objectives and develop metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of the program.
Support the Administrator/CEO by providing reports, conducting research, performing loss analysis draft reports, letters, and internal documents to the Board of Trustees and the membership.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Three years' risk management experience or a combination of risk management, claims and/or underwriting experience required. Experience in public entity context preferred.
Open to statewide travel, up to 25%
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Additional Requirements:
Licenses/Certification
Valid Driver's License and Insurance
Special Requirements/ Skills:
Thorough knowledge of: risk management standards and best practices and contractual risk transfer
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent investigation and problem-solving abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulations.
Ability to work with risk management information systems to extract critical data.
Excellent time management skills
Work Environment:
Office environment
Statewide travel: Up to 25%
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing while conducting trainings
Driving for long periods of time to meet with members