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Practical Ways to Use AI in Pooling

By AGRiP News posted 21 hours ago
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 is why p ools approach AI with clarity and intention to overcome five common myths that : AI is a plug-and-play solution . AI will replace people . AI is only practical for large pools . AI poses too much risk to use responsibly . AI is a passing trend . In reality, AI works best as a support tool guided by human judgment and shaped by thoughtful ...

Self-Funded Vision Administration – Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust (WA)

By AGRiP RFP's posted 2 days ago
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 that best meets the service needs of the AWC Trust. The primary requirements of this RFP are: Claims administration for AWC Trust self-insured vision plans Network access Flexibility to accommodate AWC Trust current plan designs Superior account service Superior customer service Reporting capabilities Robust tools and technology All vendors must complete the Mutual Confidentiality ...

Financial Audit Services – CIS Trust (OR)

By AGRiP RFP's posted 2 days ago
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 and workers’ compensation coverages and risk management services to cities, counties and other eligible local governments in Oregon. While CIS provides a common governance and administrative structure, the three trusts are three separate accounting entities and the funds in each trust are restricted as to their use. After expenses and losses are paid, surplus income is accrued to the benefit of members. The ...

Claims Adjuster II or III – Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CA/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 2 days ago
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 Claims Adjuster II or III to their Liability and Property Claims team in Roseville, CA. This role is a great opportunity for a seasoned claims professional with experience handling liability and property claims, including litigation, preferably within a public entity or risk pooling environment. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and confident in evaluating claims, assessing coverage, ...

Underwriting Representative – Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency (CO/Remote)

By AGRiP Careers posted 6 days ago
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 Denver office will be required. CIRSA is the municipal insurance pool of Colorado providing property/liability and workers’ compensation coverages and services to communities across the state. Underwriting Representatives are a critical part of our customer service team. This position is for a commercial insurance underwriter. Mortgage underwriters or individuals with personal lines only experience need not ...

Employee Benefits Manager – Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust (WA)

By AGRiP Careers posted 7 days ago
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 experienced benefits professional who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys improving processes, and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service to Washington’s cities and towns. The Employee Benefits Manager oversees the Trust’s benefit operations, supervises a team of four staff, and works closely with the Trust’s administrative vendors, member employers, employees, retirees, and service providers. ...

Senior Claims Representative – Rhode Island Interlocal Risk Management Trust (RI/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 7 days ago
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 claims. You will handle complex, high-value claims from initial notification through investigation, settlement, or trial and appeal. Reporting to the Claims Manager, you will collaborate with Member representatives, legal counsel, claimants, reinsurers, and experts to ensure fair, timely, and well-documented claim resolutions. Your work directly supports the Trust’s financial stability, strengthens Member confidence, ...

Learn, Connect and Problem-Solve at Governance Conference 2026

By AGRiP News posted 10 days ago
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 . Through candid discussion and real-wor ld examples, attendees gain practical guidance they can apply back home . The c onference is also a chance to connect with service providers that support pool governance, operations and member service. Content is designed for governing body members at any experience level and staff whose functional roles support board ...

Advisory Standards for Recognition Now Include AI Best Practices

By AGRiP News posted 11 days ago
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 the full spectrum of pool operations . AI-related considerations have been incorporated into existing standards for claims management, underwriting, service provider contra cts , dat a s ecurity and business continuity . In addition, a new standard provides guidance for pools adopting AI more broadly. As with all A dvisory S tandards, the ...

Lexipol Becomes a Legacy-Level QEI Patron

By AGRiP News posted 12 days ago
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 and informed. They provide significant funding support to AGRiP conferences, webinars and Pooling Academy. Legacy-level support is only available to service provider organizations that have demonstrated longevity in commitment to pooling. This highest tier of patronage reflects Lexipol’s support of pools and the communities they serve. W ith ...

HR Advisor/Consultant/Trainer – Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (WI/Flexible/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 12 days ago
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 best practices. In this role, you will have the opportunity to build an individualized plan tailored to each municipality's specific and unique needs, which will include HR compliance and initiatives designed to reduce their employment liability exposures. For further information and to apply, visit CVMIC's Career Page . Applicants will be required to create a profile in GovernmentJobs.com to apply. ...

Chief Financial Officer – Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Company (WI)

By AGRiP Careers posted 12 days ago
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 organization's strategy. The position is responsible for the overall financial management and integrity of CVMIC's supporting lines of coverage, including workers’ compensation, auto physical damage, and general liability. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strategic budgeting and long-range forecasting, regulatory compliance, effective investment management, and strategic financial planning to ...

Claims Manager – Miami Valley Risk management Association (OH)

By AGRiP Careers posted 14 days ago
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 for management of the MVRMA Claims Department, including adjustment of all claims presented to MVRMA by its 21 member cities in the Dayton and Cincinnati areas. Primary activities include ensuring accurate and timely new file set-up, claim investigation, denial of claims to third parties (where appropriate), claims reserving, coverage determination, claims payments, negotiation of settlement, management of ...

Strengthening Connections through Member Pool Visits

By AGRiP News posted 26 days ago
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 are common experiences and issues that extend across the pooling community . AGRiP colle cts and shares pooling experiences in a variety of ways, including visiting member po ols. During recent visits with nine pools, we heard about a few common challenges : Increasing numbers of sexual abuse and molestation claims as statutes of limitations are extended by ...

Risk Control Advisor – Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool (Remote)

By AGRiP Careers posted 27 days ago
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 the Director of Risk Management and collaborate with a dynamic team to support member agencies in reducing financial exposures and supporting safety-related needs. This position is fully remote, with up to 50% or more of the time spent in the field conducting on-site risk management inspections, assessing conditions affecting safety, risk control, and loss prevention, and advising on corrective actions. Overnight ...

Liability Claims Adjuster – Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool (Remote)

By AGRiP Careers posted 27 days ago
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 judgment, and strong analytical skills to manage claims, conduct investigations, and recommend settlements. The adjuster will work under the direction of the Claims Director and collaborate with other claims staff to ensure effective and timely claims resolution. Liability Claims Adjuster, has a pay range of $84,464 (minimum) to $121,284 (maximum). C andidate must live in WA,OR,CA or NV. ...

View AI Agents as Digital Teammates

By AGRiP News posted 12-08-2025
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 broader workflows, strengthen decisions and expand the capacity of staff. Many pools initially use AI for quick efficiencies such as capturing notes, drafting communications or organizing information. Those early gains build momentum, yet they represent only the beginning. Greater value emerges when AI strengthens broader operational processes, ...

Pools Talk About Public Safety Risk Mitigation

By AGRiP News posted 12-06-2025
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 pools can leverage policy, training and performance insight to address foreseeable risks within member agencies before they escalate. Pool participants discussed the need for clearer visibility into member-agency operations, particularly around policy adoption, training participation and compliance behaviors, to better understand where exposures originate and how pools can intervene ...

Governance Conference 2026 Registration Is Open for Pools

By AGRiP News posted 12-05-2025
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. Attendees will explore concepts that shape their pool roles and prioritie s, address common challenges and connect in a collaborative environment. Conference sessions address a range of topics, such as improving operational efficiency, addressing conflict styles in the workplace and on your board, e ducat ing your members about rate increases and ...

Risk Control Coordinator – County Risk Sharing Authority (OH)

By AGRiP Careers posted 12-03-2025
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 and mitigating risks of loss. Identify loss trends and make recommendations for programs that address local and state-wide loss trends. Job qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance and Risk Management, Business, or related field or equivalent professional experience; a valid Ohio Driver’s License; and the ability to meet insurance requirements. Knowledge of and ability to use computers and computer applications ...