Blogs

Pooling Must Evolve with Intention

By AGRiP News posted 5 days ago
The future success of pools may depend o n whether they adapt to changes in their operating environments before they are forced to. Th is message about self-disrupting operations came through clearly at Governance Conference 2026 in conversations across sessions and peer discussions. External i nfluences such as artificial intelligence, workforce longevity, knowledge retention framework s and shifting engagement patterns introduc e complex, interconnected pressures for pools . T ogether , these influences may o verwhelm current pool operating ...

Executive Director – New Hampshire School Health Care Coalition (NH)

By AGRiP Careers posted 6 days ago
New Hampshire School Health Care Coalition (SchoolCare) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director . Founded in 1995 as the New Hampshire School Health Care Coalition, SchoolCare is a member-governed public-entity health risk pool that provides health benefit solutions to New Hampshire school districts and other eligible public employers. Created through a unique partnership among organizations representing both public-sector management and labor, SchoolCare has built a strong reputation for financial stewardship, stable contribution rates, and collaborative governance. H eadquartered in Manchester, ...

Claims Audit Services – Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust (WA)

By AGRiP RFP's posted 6 days ago
The Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit Trust (AWC Trust) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide a claims audit of Regence BlueShield/ Asuris Northwest Health (RBS/ANH) and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington/Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options, Inc. (Kaiser) medical plans as outlined in Section I of the RFP. They anticipate the successful vendor will begin work on this project in July 2026 and will complete and present the audit no later than October 16, 2026. The AWC Trust has reserved one week with both Regence/ Asuris ...

Join a Peer Group to Collaborate, Contribute and Stay Connected

By AGRiP News posted 7 days ago
Looking for a practical way to connect with peers who understand the challenges your pool is facing? Our peer groups bring members together to exchange ideas, tackle key issues and advance important industry work that strengthens the entire pooling community. Through regular conversations and collaboration, members gain insight into trends, test approaches with trusted colleagues and bring back ideas they can apply in their own organizations. The AGRiP Health Pool Resource Group (AHPRG) discusses trending loss issues, cost containment strategies, enrollment and plan design developments, ...

Deputy Director – Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MN)

By AGRiP Careers posted 9 days ago
Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) is seeking a Deputy Director . Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director is responsible for the implementation of multiple programs, services and policies of MCIT. This position is responsible for the development of member outreach programs in the areas of risk management and loss control; MCIT's training, education and publication initiatives; and information technology operations. This position requires a high degree of independent judgement, management skills and knowledge of advanced program administration and service delivery approaches. In addition, the position requires expertise in governmental ...

Insurance Brokerage Services – Washington State Transit Insurance Pool

By AGRiP RFP's posted 13 days ago
The Washington State Transit Insurance Pool (WSTIP) is requesting competitive proposals from interested firms for Insurance Brokerage Services (Broker). Proposals must be sent electronically (PDF) to RFP@wstip.org and must be received by the date and time provided in the Procurement Schedule, or as updated via written Addenda, to be considered. Services shall commence to support the Pool coverage placements starting January 1, 2027. The initial term will be through December 31, 2031, with the possibility of one (1) five-year (5) extension through December 31, 2036 at the Pool’s option. Your firm is invited to submit a written proposal. This invitation ...

Workers' Compensation Examiner I/II – ACWA JPIA (CA/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 13 days ago
Join the Team at ACWA JPIA! 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 Workers’ Compensation Examiner I or II to their Workers’ Compensation team in Roseville, CA. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced California workers’ compensation professional who can confidently manage claims from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate exercises sound judgment in compensability decisions, reserve setting, and settlement strategy, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where organization, attention to ...

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

By AGRiP Careers posted 18 days ago
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 support ...

HR Advisor/Consultant/Trainer – Cities and Villages Mutual Insurance Co. (WI/Hybrid)

By AGRiP Careers posted 18 days ago
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 Careers Page . Applicants will be required to create a profile on GovernmentJobs.com to apply. Open until ...

Executive Director – California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CA)

By AGRiP Careers posted 18 days ago
The California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) is a statewide nonprofit association dedicated to strengthening California’s public agency risk financing joint powers authorities (JPAs) through advocacy, accreditation, education, and collaboration. Established to promote excellence and best practices in pooling, CAJPA provides a unified voice for risk financing JPAs across the state and offers members opportunities to engage in policy development, professional growth, and shared learning within the pooling community. CAJPA anticipates this to be a part-time position (approximately 20 hours a week) starting July 1, 2026. Salary range is $50,000–75,000. ...

Chief, Workers' Compensation and Risk Programs | 26-0355 – State Office of Risk Management (TX)

By AGRiP Careers posted 27 days ago
The State Office of Risk Management is seeking a Chief, Workers' Compensation and Risk Programs . The Chief of Strategic Programs directs and oversees the workers’ compensation, insurance, and risk management programs. Serves as a member of the agency’s executive leadership team and advises the Executive Director on strategic planning, policy development, program performance, and organizational initiatives. This position evaluates agency programs, conducts performance measurements, oversees budget development, and leads the implementation of strategic initiatives. Reviews and analyzes statutes, rules, legislative materials, and industry trends to develop ...

General Counsel and Division Chief | 26-0350 – State Office of Risk Management (TX)

By AGRiP Careers posted 27 days ago
The State Office of Risk Management is seeking a General Counsel/Division Chief. This position will serve as the chief legal officer for the State Office of Risk Management. This position provides legal advice and counsel to the Board of Directors and executive leadership on matters involving risk management, insurance programs, workers’ compensation, administrative law, and statutory compliance. Oversees litigation and administrative proceedings, leads rulemaking activities, reviews contracts, and ensures compliance with state and federal law. Supervises legal staff and represents the agency in legal and policy matters as assigned. For further details ...

Time Management Strategies for Member-Focused Work

By AGRiP News posted 28 days ago
People in pooling often say yes, take on new tasks and go the extra mile to support member s . But without time to reflect and plan, even the most capable teams will be overstretched. Our 2026 residency help s teams organize work, refine p rocesses and unlock capacity for deeper member impact. Pool s p articipat ing in our short w orkplace e fficiency s urvey will better understand how time is used across operations and identify where it could be applied more strategically. Pool executives can e mail us to request ...

Reclaim Focus, Deliver Stronger Results

By AGRiP News posted 02-20-2026
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. The latest issue of Intelligence explores how habitual ways of working shape the quality of outcomes over time. AGRiP Resident Juliet Funt shares practical strategies for reducing friction and reclaiming time in daily work, including: Creating white space to support planning and thoughtful follow-through Right-sizing meetings so time and attention are used intentionally Reducing communication drag through clearer norms ...

Honoring Service and Leadership in Pooling

By AGRiP News posted 02-16-2026
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 . Marinda Griese , Board President of the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) and claims administrator of the California Joint Powers Risk Management Authority (CJPRMA) , is the 2026 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Service. This award recognizes someone who notably promotes and ...

Marinda Griese Receives 2026 Award for Excellence in Service

By AGRiP News posted 02-16-2026
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 02-16-2026
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 02-12-2026
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 02-12-2026
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 02-11-2026
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 ...