Risk & Benefits Manager

Summary

Responsible for managing the employee benefits and workers compensation programs, loss prevention programs, all insurance programs (including property and casualty, automobile, general liability and officials and employers liability, etc.) and for establishing and maintaining overall risk management and safety policies.

• Maintains all county insurance policies, endorsements, bonds and claims reports.
• Researches available insurance programs and recommends/develops appropriate bid and proposal specifications.
• Evaluates proposed insurance and benefit programs and formulates recommendations for Commissioners' Court.
• Establishes procedures for the submission of accident reports and handling of claims and performs related duties as required.
• Represents the County in all areas of insurance, health benefits and risk management.
• Acts as liaison between the County, insurance carriers, workers' compensation adjusters, employees and Commissioners' Court.
• Serves as coordinator for the County's insurance and safety committees.
• Closely monitors and evaluates losses and provides verbal and written information to departments, assisting them in loss reduction efforts.
• Drafts written risk management policies; oversees investigation of accidents and injuries and establishes and monitors effective safety programs.
• Identifies and analyzes areas of potential risk and hazard in every phase of county business and recommends remedies for such.
• Analyzes loss history and insurance coverage to determine coverage limits.
• Coordinates documentation of value of County property.
• Interacts with insurance agents, brokers and consultants.
• Manages and coordinates submission of claims; prepares and recommends budget.
• Answers questions and provides information to employees and the public.
• Closely monitors state and federal laws relating to insurance, workers' compensation, and others impacting the work environment of the County.
• Conducts seminars and workshops relating to risk management and loss control; oversees the operations of the Southeast Texas Government Employees Risk Pool.

Performs other job related duties, as directed.

The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required nor are all duties listed necessarily performed by any one employee so classified.

Bachelors degree with major course work in business, public, personnel or safety administration or related field; ARM and/or CSP designations desirable; and 3 years increasingly responsible experience in claims/loss control, risk management underwriting, workers' compensation or any other combination of education and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.

Personal computer/mainframe computer, adding machine, camera, vehicle and other general office equipment as needed.

Knowledge of: principles, practices and procedures or risk management; methods and techniques of risk analysis, health insurance, managed care, workers' compensation administration, loss control and safety program development; budget procedures and techniques; modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment operation; principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to: manage and implement a comprehensive County-wide risk management program including risk analysis, workers compensation administration, comprehensive health insurance program administration, loss control, and safety program development activities; monitor and ensure program compliance with related laws and regulations; analyze, interpret, and present information and material related to risk management activities; interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations;

develop and manage program budget; prepare clear and concise reports; communicate…