Risk Manager

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Risk Manager position is in the Safety and Risk Division of the Finance Department. Under direction, the incumbent supervises and participates in safety, risk management, and loss-control program activities, providing technical staff assistance to municipal departments and employees. The role analyzes municipal operations, contracts, and facilities to assess insurance coverage, identify potential hazards, and implement loss-prevention programs. The incumbent assists with annual surveys of City-owned structures to assess insurance coverage and identify needed improvements. The position also supervises and participates in insurance-section administration, including liability insurance applications, liability claims, record keeping, and correspondence. The Risk Manager participates in negotiating and purchasing fire, casualty, and surety insurance; attends insurance-company rating and contract-change meetings; and recommends insurance changes or improvements. Additional duties include preparing budget estimates for City insurance requirements; analyzing and preparing feasibility reports on recommended improvements to the municipal insurance program; advising municipal officials on insurance requirements for contracts, agreements, leases, and permits; determining loss adjustments for insured City property and bonds; and participating in claim negotiations and settlements. Duties may include additional related work. This is a classified, non-union position with a 40-hour workweek; the stated salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college with major coursework in business administration or insurance.
Three years of progressively responsible professional experience administering comprehensive risk management and loss-control programs.
Must possess a valid driver's license; a copy must be submitted with the application.
A copy of the degree or transcript must be submitted with the application; credentials will be verified by Human Resources.
If selected, must pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, drug and alcohol screening, and a background check.
If appointed, must serve a probationary period of 3–12 months.
Knowledge of risk-management and risk-prevention techniques; insurance-contract provisions and insurance laws; accident and automobile insurance; fidelity and surety bonds; workers’ compensation; property and liability insurance; and claims life cycles.
Knowledge of Connecticut and federal workers’ compensation and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes, regulations, and laws.
Knowledge of rate-making principles, rate manuals, premium computation, and risk classification.
Ability to interpret policy contracts and insurance provisions and laws relating to insurance, leases, contracts, and agreements.
Ability to multitask, plan, prioritize, work independently, and exercise sound judgment in challenging and stressful situations.
Ability to ensure confidentiality of sensitive information concerning past, current, and future employees.
Applications must be completed in their entirety and include required documentation; incomplete applications may result in disqualification.

Nice To Haves

Hartford residency is preferred at the time of application.
Eligible veterans may receive preferential points if they submit the required Veteran’s Preference Form and supporting documentation.

Responsibilities

Supervise and participate in safety, risk management, and loss-control program activities, providing technical assistance to municipal departments and employees.
Analyze municipal operations, contracts, and facilities to assess insurance coverage, identify potential hazards, and implement loss-prevention programs.
Assist with annual surveys of City-owned structures to determine insurance adequacy and needed improvements.
Supervise and participate in insurance-section administration, including liability insurance applications, liability claims, record keeping, and correspondence.
Participate in negotiating and purchasing fire, casualty, and surety insurance.
Attend insurance-company rating and contract-change meetings and recommend insurance changes or improvements.
Prepare budget estimates for City insurance requirements and analyze and prepare feasibility reports on recommended program improvements.
Provide staff assistance to municipal officials on insurance requirements for contracts, agreements, leases, and permits.
Determine loss adjustments for City property covered by insurance and bonds.
Participate in claim negotiations and settlements.
Supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure effective work, and evaluate performance objectively and positively.
Compile and evaluate insurance information and recommend improvements or changes to the municipal insurance program.
Use third-party software solutions to manage risk and maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
Establish effective working relationships and communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.