JOB
Under general supervision, plan and implement procedures to identify significant loss exposures, determine appropriate methods to manage risk, and finance losses arising from risk; develop and conduct safety and loss control education programs.The Department of Administration’s Division of Risk Management is recruiting for an Insurance and Loss Prevention Specialist in Carson City. The incumbent is responsible for managing and overseeing the State of Nevada’s property, liability, and miscellaneous insurance programs and policies. This position assists the Risk Manager and Deputy in developing the biennial budget and monitoring funding and expenditures related to claims and insurance premiums. The specialist also helps develop and implement effective communication strategies with State agency representatives and legislative committees regarding insurance programs. Additional responsibilities include establishing and communicating recommended insurance requirements for independent contracts to minimize risk to the State and ensuring agency compliance with those requirements. The incumbent also serves as the Division’s Contract Monitor and oversees the performance of contracted vendors.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, finance or related area and three years of professional experience in developing, implementing or administering risk management or safety programs in a large governmental body, private company, insurance or consulting firm; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working knowledge of: property and casualty insurance including concepts applicable to self-insurance or insurance programs; principles and practices of risk management, safety and loss control; insurance company practices and procedures; financial, technical and legal requirements for developing, implementing and administering self-insured programs; safety training and instructional techniques; contractual risk transfer. Ability to: analyze insurance contracts, proposals and bid specifications; analyze and research risk exposure, contracts, laws, and potential losses; compose business correspondence and prepare reports; perform mathematical computations to analyze insurance terms.Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble -
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