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HELPING GOVERNMENT MITIGATE RISK Providing innovative risk management solutions for its public agency partners for more than 45 years, the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority is one of the largest municipal self-insurance pools in the state, with more than 125 member cities and other governmental agencies. The Authority offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services, including liability, workers’ compensation, pollution, property, and earthquake coverage, as well as extensive risk management training and loss control resources.
The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority invites dedicated, skilled professionals to apply for the Liability Program Manager vacancy. This position will be the key liaison between the Authority and its members regarding liability claims. The chief focus of this program will be to implement programs and strategies to decrease liability claims and losses, manage the liability claims program, and oversee the activities of the third-party claims administrator. The Liability Program Manager will actively oversee litigation, investigation, and adjusting activities related to member liability claims. This position is key in developing case strategy, liability evaluations, and settlement negotiations. The Liability Program Manager will attend hearings, mediations, trials, and monthly Executive Committee meetings. This position will participate in the Authority’s Loss Control Action Plan program and perform various duties supporting the liability business partners when necessary. All interested candidates are invited to apply for this position. After a full review of their qualifications, successful candidates will be asked to participate in the interview process. The first round of interviews is expected to occur in early September 2025.
Experience The Liability Program Manager requires a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible and well-rounded insurance industry experience, including risk management, claims adjusting, negotiations, and account administration. Experience supporting a municipal risk pool is highly desirable. Knowledge of third-party claims administration and the California legal environment pertaining to civil litigation is required. Strong organizational, planning, project management, problem resolution, communication and influencing skills are required. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and exercise broad judgment. Education The Liability Program Manager requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, risk management, public administration, or a related field.
