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  • Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) is seeking a Senior Risk Control Specialist . The Senior Risk Control Specialist is responsible for providing professional services in the areas of risk management associated with health and ...

  • The State Office of Risk Management (SORM) is currently seeking two experienced Claims Adjusters or Insurance Adjusters who specialize in adjusting Workers’ Compensation claims. The ideal candidates will have high-level knowledge and experience ...

  • AI is increasingly part of how pools think about tools, workflows and decision support. As its presence grows, so do questions about what AI can realistically deliver and how it fits within existing responsibilities and values . This ...

  • On behalf of the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust (AWC Trust) , Aon is soliciting proposals for a vision services vendor for a January 1, 2027 effective date . The purpose of this RFP is to select a vision services vendor ...

  • CIS Trust (CIS) is soliciting offers from qualified firms to provide financial audit services for CIS Trust and the Oregon Public Entity Excess Pool (OPEEP). CIS administers a group of three trusts that provide employee benefits, property, liability ...

  • Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority (ACWA JPIA) is an award-winning risk pool serving California’s public water agencies. They are proud of their supportive, collaborative workplace and are excited to welcome a new ...

  • Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CIRSA) has an opening for an Underwriting Representative . This is a work from home position for which the successful candidate will need to reside in the state of Colorado, as occasional meetings at ...

  • The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) is seeking a collaborative, service-oriented full-time Employee Benefits Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the AWC Employee Benefit Trust (Trust) . This is an excellent opportunity for an ...

  • Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust (The Trust) is seeking a Senior Claims Representative. As a Senior Claims Representative, you will play a key role in protecting public sector Member entities by managing all aspects of property and liability ...

  • Registration is now open for pools and QEI Patrons to attend Governance Conference 2026 , March 1–4 in Nashville. This annual learning opportunity brings together pool governing body members and supporting staff ...

  • Effective Jan. 1, our Advisory Standards for Recognition have been updated to help pools address a rapidly changing environment of AI-enabled operations . The updates support responsible AI use across ...

  • Lexipol , a longstanding and collaborative partner to many pools , has become a Legacy-level QEI Patron. QEI Patrons advance AGRiP’s educational mission, making pools more effective, collaborative ...

  • The Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) is seeking an HR Advisor/Consultant/Trainer who is passionate about delivering and facilitating leadership training and partnering with their municipal members to consult on HR matters and ...

  • The Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (CVMIC) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer . The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic financial leader and a key member of CVMIC’s leadership team, expected to actively contribute to shaping ...

  • The Miami Valley Risk Management Association (MVRMA) , a member driven local government risk management pool in Southwest Ohio, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Claims Manager . Job Responsibilities This individual is responsible ...

  • One of the greatest strengths of the pooling community is learn ing from peers working through similar realities. While each pool operates within its own regulatory, geographic and organizational context, there ...

  • Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool (HARRP) seeking a proactive, relationship-driven safety and risk management professional to join their Risk Management Team as a Risk Control Advisor . The successful candidate will work under the direction of ...

  • Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool (HARRP) is seeking a Liability Claims Adjuster . The Liability Claims Adjuster is responsible for adjusting all liability losses and claims (excluding workers’ compensation). This role requires discretion, independent ...

  • Pools are moving into a meaningful new phase of AI adoption. After establishing early efficiencies with everyday tools, they are now ready for a deeper opportunity: using AI agents as digital teammate s that support ...

  • Lexipol , an AGRiP CEO-level QEI Patron, recently gathered risk pool leaders for a conversation that prompted rare candor about the challenges and opportunities shaping public safety risk mitigation today. The conversation centered around how ...

  • Governance Conference  takes place  March 1–4 in Nashville, Tennessee .  This event brings together pool governing body members of all experience levels, as well as pool staff who support governance decisions through their day-to-day work. ...

  • County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA) has an opening for a Risk Control Coordinator position. Job responsibilities include the ability to work with minimal supervision to assist member counties, elected officials and department heads with assessing ...

  • Podcasts give pools a platform to inform and inspire members , turning experiences into stories, expertise into lessons and connections into community. With clear strategy and authentic voices, each episode strengthens engagement and brings ...

  • TX Health Benefits Pool is seeking a Director of Human Resources . An HR Director, or Director of Human Resources, is responsible for overseeing HR management and department operations to adhere to organizational policies and procedures. Their duties ...

  • AI opens the door to sharper insight s , faster workflows and stronger member service delivery. It also calls for disciplined attention to data privacy, clear decision-making processes and accountability at every level. ...

  • Each year, AGRiP produces a residency for pools to explore big ideas and insights for their future success. In 2025, the residency highlighted the growing impact, challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence. Our 2026 residency turns ...

  • Every day, your pool data flows through service provider systems enhanced by AI. Understanding your service providers' AI practices is important to identify vulnerabilities before they surface, clarify accountabilities and protect member ...

  • The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is seeking a Cyber Risk Consultant for the TASB Risk Management Fund (TASB RMF) . Y ou will be responsible for utilizing your unique knowledge of the risk management and cybersecurity processes to create ...

  • The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is seeking a School Risk Management Consultant for the TASB Risk Management Fund (TASB RMF) . You will be responsible for utilizing your unique knowledge of the risk management process to create and ...

  • Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) is seeking a Member Services Technician . The Member Services Technician supports the Member Services and Risk Control departments with content updates and maintenance of internal and external ...

  • AGRiP member pools in good standing can apply for reimbursement for internships and scholarships paid in the 2025 calendar year. Apply for reimbursement by Dec. 4, 2025. Our internship and scholarship reimbursements : ...

  • Awards for Excellence celebrate the visionaries and initiatives that move our industry forward and strengthen the entire pooling community. The Leadership Award recognizes an individual at any point in their ...

  • Looking ahead to 2026, strategic updates to our education offerings will provide the resources and insights pools need to be more effective, collaborative and informed. We are shifting our annual conferences from three to two: Governance Conference ...

  • A recent publication by Lexipol, an AGRiP CEO -level QEI Patron, offers a framework for pools to empower member law enforcement agencies with data-driven tools, training and strategies to enhance performance and reduce liability. ...

  • Schools Insurance Authority (SIA) is seeking a Data and AI Solutions Engineer . Under the direction of the Digital Intelligence Manager, the Data and AI Solutions Engineer should be a versatile and forward-thinking professional to help modernize how ...

  • Membership renewal for all AGRiP members is Jan. 1, 2026. In November, we will email renewal information to each member’s primary contact . Invoicing for pools will follow in January. AGRiP membership keeps your pool ...

  • Awards for Excellence recognize the remarkable individuals and pools driving our industry forward. T hese awards honor talented people and trailblazing programs that make a difference for all of us. The Leadership ...

  • North Bay Schools Insurance Authority (NBSIA) is seeking a Property Senior Claims Examiner . This semi-autonomous position reports to the Property/Liability Claims and Risk Manager, and, on specialty projects, to the Executive Director. The Senior Claims ...

  • Our internship and scholarship reimbursement s help build distinctive pipelines for pool talent , strengthen relationships with post-secondary institutions , and elevate awareness of pooling as a meaningful ...

  • Our AI collaborator, Poppi , gathers information from pools, QEI Patrons and other trusted sources to help members make informed decisions, brainstorm ideas and understand key concepts. For instance, a pool recently prompted Poppi: ...

  • Pools are well aware of the influence of social inflation and impact of nuclear verdicts, seeking to better understand these trends and establish strategies to mitigate them. A recent behavioral study from Swiss Re ...

  • The State Office of Risk Management (SORM) is seeking a Risk Management Specialist III to perform complex risk management work. Work involves developing and implementing agency risk management programs, as well as conducting risk management ...

  • The Water and Sewer Risk Management Pool (WSRMP) is seeking an Executive Director . Working under the director of the Executive Committee, the Executive Director provides strategic, financial, and administrative oversight of insurance pool operations ...

  • Underwriting is one area where AGRiP members frequently turn to our specially trained chatbot, Poppi , for guidance. Here are a few recent underwriting prompts Poppi has addressed: ...

  • Congratulations to two incumbent directors who have been re-elected to the AGRiP Board of Directors : Suzie Paulson , CEO and Executive Director of Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) and incumbent Board member Danielle Rogacki , ...

  • A special message from current AGRiP executive director Ann Gergen. Jenny Emery was executive director of AGRiP immediately before me . S he was an active and influential member of t he pooling community long before that. Jenny ...

  • Governing bodies are crucial to support AI as an integral part of a pool’s strategy and operations, setting the tone for AI adoption and innovation. Our AI Development Plan for Pool Governing Bodies will help your pool ’s governing ...

  • The State Office of Risk Management (SORM) is currently seeking an experienced Claims Adjuster or Insurance Adjuster who specializes in adjusting Workers' Compensation claims. The ideal candidate will have high-level knowledge and experience in investigating, ...

  • The way we care for ourselves shapes how we lead, collaborate and show up in every part of our lives. But w hat does it really mean to be healthy and thrive in your career, your relationships and your community? The latest ...

  • Municipal Pooling Authority (MPA) is seeking a Program Coordinator . Under the direct supervision from the Finance Manager, the Program Coordinator will provide accounts payable, payroll, benefits, cash receipts processing, documentation, support, schedule, ...

  • AGRiP’s Board of Directors is comprise d of member representatives serving four-year terms. The current election is for two Board seats with terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026. T wo incumbent candidates are seeking re-election. ...

  • “AI: The New Frontier” is a short article highlighting data ownership and privacy considerations for AI inputs, outputs and data resources. AGRiP was granted permission to share this article by McAfee & Taft, an Oklahoma-based law firm. ...

  • Poppi is a members-only chatbot that helps you make sense of pooling topics by curating information from member pools, QEI Patrons and other trusted industry sources. Think of Poppi as a research assistant who browses other pools’ websites and summarizes ...

  • Our Service Provider AI Checklist is an internal reference for evaluating how service providers use AI to support your pool. Use it during provider selection, contract negotiations, compliance reviews and ongoing service management to ...

  • Nominations are being accepted for election to the AGRiP Board of Directors . There will be two seats in our upcoming election for four-year Board terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Both incumbent Board members will seek re-election. ...

  • AGRiP’s Health Pool Resource Group (AHPRG) recently discussed litigation over insulin pricing and whether pools should consider participating in this multi-district suit. Members agreed there is minimal downside to joining and noted any recovery ...

  • The deadline to register for Staff Forum 2025 is Friday, September 12. Pooling professionals from every area of the industry will attend this peer-to-peer learning conference , October 5–7 in Austin, TX. You’ll gain ...

  • Talk to Poppi (or any other chatbot) the way you would talk to a trusted colleague — explain what you want to know and why it matters. Focus on one question at a time so the chatbot can deliver detailed, useful answers. For example, ...

  • Staff Forum 2025 is in Austin this October 5–7. Sessions cover issues that matter most to pooling professionals across roles and functional areas. We’re covering timely AI topics such as: Building custom chatbots using open-source tools ...

  • Poppi is an AI resource that supports pools by generating ideas and helping resolve a wide range of challenges, including planning content, researching, brainstorming and suggesting next steps. To get the most useful results, be sure to ask clear, ...

  • Pools are finding creative and practical ways to incorporate AI into their daily operations — from financial and claims management to new business underwriting and training development. These real-world examples demonstrate how AI can fill resource gaps, ...

  • Poppi is an AI assistant that can help you tackle real challenges in your pool — from governance questions to operational improvements. Whether you’re working through an issue, brainstorming new ideas or simply seeking inspiration, ask Poppi a question. ...

  • Collaboration drives progress for pools. Professionals from across the pooling community engage in our online peer forums to find inspiration for innovation, address shared challenges and gain insight s only other pools can provide ...

  • Pools are starting to explore how AI can support operations and enhance internal workflows. With just a handful of documents your pool already uses every day, you can create a chatbot that delivers real operational value . ...

  • Staff Forum 2025 takes place October 5–7 in Austin, Texas . This event brings together professionals from every corner of the pooling community to share ideas, solve common challenges and explore the trends shaping the future of ...

  • Here’s an example of a member question about developing a piggyback policy for requests for proposal (RFPs) that generated a thoughtful and actionable response from Poppi , our AI collaborator: I'm exploring the idea of implementing ...

  • The May 2004 Harvard Business Review article “Building Better Boards” is 21 years in the rearview mirror and wasn’t written with pool governance in mind . However, it s erves as a good reminder of what it ...

  • The deadline to register for CEO and Senior Staff Institute is Thursday, July 10 . Spots are limited, so determine who from your pool is most appropriate to attend and register now. Appropriate for top pool executives and senior staff members, ...

  • Your pool delivers with purpose. Every decision, service and policy reflects its dedication to its members. AGRiP Recognition helps amplify that purpose through thoughtful reflection, strategic alignment and a commitment to high performance. Applying ...

  • While AI offers real promise to pools, lasting progress from using it depends on its advocates. AGRiP regularly convenes a peer group of AI Champions, helping pools take meaningful steps toward adopting AI in responsible and practical ways. ...

  • Poppi , AGRiP’s AI collaborator, supports members with reliable information and thoughtful insights about the Power of Pooling. Drawing on resources from across the industry, Poppi answer s your pressing questions and help s you deliver ...

  • Understanding workforce transitions and competitive labor markets is key to attracting and developing your pool’s future talent. Internships and scholarships provide an effective and strategic way to introduce new professionals to the pooling industry ...

  • Pools are used to operating with unique needs and circumstances, but you don’t have to start from scratch with every question. Poppi , AGRiP’s AI collaborator, provides clear, actionable guidance cultivated directly from within the pooling community. ...

  • AGRiP is pleased to welcome Mary Beth Woods as the newest member of our Board of Directors . Mary Beth is executive director of the Public Employer Risk Management Association ( PERMA ) and has more than 20 years of service in New York ...

  • AGRiP’s mission is to ensure public entity pools are effective, collaborative and informed. That’s why, in addition to hosting our own conferences, webinars and other events, we actively support and contribute to other industry associations’ educational ...

  • The rapidly evolving world of AI is rewriting the rules for risk pools. As these shifts continue to accelerate, it’s more important than ever to stay proactive, informed and connected. CEO and Senior Staff Institute 2025 , August 3–6 in Chicago, is ...

  • When you think about AI being used in the local public entity environment, you probably think about your members themselves designing an AI tool. But some information ripe for AI enablement may already be within the public domain — which means anyone ...

  • Plan your calendar and budget now to attend upcoming professional development and networking events — and encourage others at your pool to plan ahead, too. CEO and Senior Staff Institute is Aug. 3– 6 in Chicago, IL. Attendees regularly report ...

  • Available now exclusively for AGRiP members, Poppi is our AI knowledge assistant trained on the power of pooling (website login is required). Here are some tips and suggestions based on early Poppi interactions: Engage with Poppi like a collaborator, ...

  • Join over 250 pooling professionals who are now actively engaged in our AI learning hub , where they’re building a baseline understanding of AI and preparing for the future of pool work. A foundational knowledge of AI is quickly becoming as essential ...