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Reclaim Focus, Deliver Stronger Results

By AGRiP News posted 2 days ago
People committed to pooling have a tendency to say yes, take on new tasks, work long hours and go the extra mile to help a member. Yet without breaks to reflect and plan, even the most capable teams can feel overstretched. Carving out intentional space helps fuel clearer thinking, smarter decisions and higher-quality member service. The latest issue of Intelligence explores how habitual ways of working shape the quality of outcomes over time. From the speed of our responses to how meetings are scheduled and urgency is defined, small patterns can quietly steal focus and limit your team’s ability to think ahead. ...

Appraisal Services – Ohio Transit Risk Pool

By AGRiP RFP's posted 7 days ago
The Ohio Transit Risk Pool is seeking to retain a property appraiser with the qualifications and experience necessary to complete a building and contents property appraisal of all OTRP members. The successful appraiser should possess sufficient knowledge in the area of intergovernmental pools to develop a clear, logical work plan to complete all required appraisal services described below, in a manner which appropriately meets the needs of a public entity risk pool. For further information, view complete RFP . Sealed Proposals marked "PROPOSAL FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES" will be received at the administration offices of the OTRP, 1 Park Center ...

Honoring Leadership and Service in Pooling

By AGRiP News posted 7 days ago
AGRiP is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Awards for Excellence — two outstanding individuals who exemplify the best of the public entity pooling community and embody the awards’ spirit of practical innovation, steady leadership , and a commitment to developing talent and expertise . Mike Rhyner , recently retired executive director of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA), is the 2026 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Leadership. This award honors an individual whose contributions demonstrate transformative leadership, meaningful professional development ...

Marinda Griese Receives 2026 Award for Excellence in Service

By AGRiP News posted 7 days ago
Marinda Griese, b oard p resident of the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) and claims administrator of the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA), is the recipient of AGRiP’s Award for Excellence in Service, recognizing her measurable contributions to public entity pooling and her service-driven leadership within the pooling community. The Award for Excellence in Service honors an individual who actively promotes and strengthens public entity pooling through contributions of special merit, demonstrate s improvements to services provided by or to AGRiP ...

Mike Rhyner Receives 2026 Award for Excellence in Leadership

By AGRiP News posted 7 days ago
Mike Rhyner, recently retired executive director of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA), has been named the 2026 recipient of AGRiP’s Award for Excellence in Leadership, recognizing a career marked by sustained impact, innovatio n and a commitment to professional development within the industry. The Award for Excellence in Leadership recognizes individual contributions to pooling by those who have demonstrated transformative leadership, exceptional support for the professional development and mentorship of others , and a pivotal role in addressing significant ...

Managing Director of Health and Wellness – County Employee Benefits Consortium of Ohio (OH)

By AGRiP Careers posted 11 days ago
The County Employee Benefits Consortium of Ohio (CEBCO ) is a health insurance benefits program established by the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) in January 2004. CEBCO is currently seeking a Managing Director of Health and Wellness . This role is responsible for leading and managing the internal business that delivers healthcare, wellness and employee benefits to member counties. The Managing Director reports directly to the Executive Director of CCAO, supervises five staff members and is an integral part of the CCAO Management Team. For further details, view full position description . If you are interested in applying for the position, ...

Information Technology Manager – New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (NJ)

By AGRiP Careers posted 11 days ago
New Jersey Schools Insurance Group (NJSIG) is seeking an experienced Information Technology Manager . This position is responsible for the supervision of the Information Technology (IT) team and the management and operation of all IT-related systems in the organization. This position works closely with managers and decision makers in other departments to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the organization. This position is responsible for writing technical specifications for software and hardware procurements and ensuring all vendor contracts and services meet NJSIG’s technical requirements. ...

Four Pools Receive Internship and Scholarship Reimbursements

By AGRiP News posted 12 days ago
We’re pleased to announce the four recipients of our 2025 internship and scholarship reimbursements: Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool (HARRP) Ohio Transit Risk Pool (OTRP) Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) AGRiP supports scholarship and internship programs to help pools build strong talent pipelines, stand out in a competitive hiring market, and introduce students and emerging professionals to mission-driven careers in pooling. Reimbursements are funded through a donation from QEI Patron Alliant Insurance Services. For the 2025 reimbursement ...

Liability Claims Assistant – Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (CA/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 17 days ago
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) is seeking a Liability Claims Assistant . Under the general direction of the Chief Claims Officer & Liability Claims Manager, the Liability Claims Assistant provides assistance to the Chief Claims Officer & Liability Claims Manager, Senior Supervising Liability Specialist, Liability Claims Specialist and Senior Specialists in all aspects of the Liability Claims Department and Property Program, as well as the Medical Malpractice, as needed, and performs related work and general office backup and assistance, as required. For further details and to apply, visit PRISM's Career Center . Online ...

Liability Claims Specialist OR Sr. Liability Claims Specialist – Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (CA/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 17 days ago
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) is seeking a Liability Claims Specialist or Sr. Liability Claims Specialist . The General Liability Specialist/Senior Specialist is responsible for managing a caseload of excess general liability claims, consisting of complex and catastrophic claims along with providing oversight of TPAs and claims processes in both our excess liability programs; reviewing and overseeing claims for appropriate claims strategy, reserves, reimbursement, reinsurance and resolution. For further details and to apply, visit PRISM's Career Center . #Jobs

Risk Management Strategist – Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MT)

By AGRiP Careers posted 18 days ago
The Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority (MMIA) has an opportunity for a Risk Management Strategist to join their Operations team. The Risk Management Strategist is an integral member of their team. MMIA values innovation and work to create a collaborative culture where employees are valued and encouraged to share ideas. Employees often work together and there is an emphasis on brainstorming, feedback, innovation of processes, and process discussions. The Risk Management Strategist is responsible for providing consulting and training to member- owner cities and towns on a variety of liability and property related matters. The employee performs a variety ...

Loss Control Consultant – Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MO)

By AGRiP Careers posted 19 days ago
The Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MIRMA) is looking for a Loss Control Consultant to join their risk management team. This full-time position provides on-site loss prevention and control services to members of the association and requires regular (70-80%) in-state travel. This position provides evaluation of member loss prevention and control programs and efforts, survey of member facilities, member training and the making of appropriate recommendations and reports. This position is required to make presentations and take a leading role in seminars and meetings. This position is FLSA exempt and report to the Loss Control Director. ...

Communications Coordinator – Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WA/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 19 days ago
Washington Cities Insurance Authority (WCIA) is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join their Education and Engagement team. This is an exciting opportunity to support internal and external communication strategies that inform, engage, and inspire our members. As their Communications Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in shaping WCIA’s public voice. You’ll develop engaging content across multiple platforms, support staff with communication needs, and help maintain strong relationships with WCIA members. Your work will ensure consistent, high-quality messaging that aligns with their organizational goals. This exempt position reports to the Education ...

Pre-Loss Employment Attorney – CIS Trust (OR)

By AGRiP Careers posted 25 days ago
CIS Trust (CIS) empowers Oregon’s cities and counties to manage risk effectively, enabling them to deliver essential services to their communities. As a cornerstone of their mission, they provide proactive employment law and human resources counsel to their members, helping them avoid litigation and reduce legal liabilities. To meet the growing demand for these services, they seek a talented Pre-Loss Employment Attorney to join their Employment Risk Services team in Wilsonville, Oregon. This position reports directly to the General Counsel. For further details and to apply, visit CIS Trust's website . Position will remain open until filled. First review ...

10 Member Pools Earned AGRiP Recognition in 2025

By AGRiP News posted 28 days ago
Ten member pools earned AGRiP Recognition in 2025 and will be acknowledged at Governance Conference for their achievement: Arizona School Alliance for Workers' Compensation Arizona School Risk Retention Trust Property & Casualty Coverage for Education (Oregon) Schools Insurance Group (California) Special Districts Insurance Services Trust (Oregon) Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund Texas Council Risk Management Fund Washington Cities Insurance Authority Washington Schools Risk Management Pool Water and Sewer Risk Management Pool (Washington) AGRiP Recognition ...

Risk and Safety Technician – Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CA/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 01-23-2026
The 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 Risk and Safety Technician to their Risk Management team in Roseville, CA. This role is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented and service-minded professional with an interest in public sector safety and risk management. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing technical, analytical, and administrative responsibilities and can work independently while collaborating closely with team members ...

Register for Governance Conference by Feb. 6

By AGRiP News posted 01-22-2026
The deadline to register for Governance Conference 2026 is Friday, Feb. 6. Join your pooling peers in Nashville, March 1–4, for fresh perspectives, practical takeaways and meaningful conversations . Two days of concurrent sessions cover timely , real-world challenges and opportunities. In addition, five high-impact keynote sessions set the tone and connect the dots across pooling experience s . Plan to attend from start to finish to maximize learn ing from our expert resources . The keynote s explain : How ...

Sr. IT Specialist (Claims) – Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (CA/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 01-22-2026
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) is seeking a Senior IT Specialist . The Senior IT Specialist is primarily responsible for the development and developer support of PRISM’s Proprietary Claim System, Spectra. In addition, the role provides technical support for the existing claim systems for both internal and external customers. This position will participate in full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and analysis to development, testing, and deployment, with a strong focus on system optimization and problem-solving. The entire team adheres to the Agile with Scrum framework. For further details and to apply, ...

Join the Membership Practices Committee to Support Advisory Standards for Recognition

By AGRiP News posted 01-21-2026
The Membership Practices Committee (MPC) plays a key role in supporting the Advisory Standards for Recognition by reviewing and implementing new standards, developing sample materials and conducting peer reviews of Recognition applications. This engaged group brings real-world perspectives that enhance consistency and quality across pools, while offering valuable professional development and a deeper understanding of the full scope of public entity pooling. The MPC meets two to three times a year via Zoom and provides a collaborative forum for discussion and shared learning. The committee is composed of a mix of top ...

Senior Claims Adjuster – Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool (Remote/NV)

By AGRiP Careers posted 01-15-2026
Davies Claims Solutions, the long-standing third-party administrator for the Nevada Public Agency Insurance Pool , is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Adjuster to join their dedicated Nevada team. This remote position offers the opportunity to manage complex property and liability claims for public entities. Applicants must reside in or be willing to locate to the Las Vegas area. What They're Looking For: 5–7 years of property and casualty claims experience Proven ability to handle moderate-to-high severity losses and litigation Nevada Independent Adjuster ...