Description

RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION 

Under general direction from the Risk Manager, the Risk Coordinator plans and coordinates the District's property and liability insurance programs and safety program.

EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES 

When the Risk Manager is away from the office, the incumbent assumes the role of the Risk Manager and responsibilities of the Department.

Assists in reviewing property/liability insurance policies for accuracy in policy wording, coverage's and limits; may be called upon to analyze property/liability activity, determines and budgets for future losses, and updates or revises insurance policies and areas the District can self-insure.

Completes insurance policy applications as needed and maintains and updates all underwriting information for renewal purposes; directs broker regarding marketing of insurance; presents renewal coverage and other insurance related matters to the Board of Trustees and makes recommendations regarding level of coverage required to protect the District from financial loss.

Creates and maintains a District-wide database for loss statistics and risk management information, including property data regarding buildings, contents and current values, for the purpose of developing insurance bid documents; performs statistical analyses of collected data and produce reports as requested.

Inspects operations of District to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and makes recommendations; performs risk identification surveys and analyses to identify potential loss exposures; reviews leases and contracts to determine if insurance and hold harmless/indemnity provisions are appropriate and then makes recommendations.

Assists in developing safety/loss control policies, provides recommendations of which areas require training, and assists in developing and conducting safety training workshops; assists in the implementation of safety/loss control programs and reviews and analyzes losses to determine trends, sources of loss, frequency and severity of losses and methods to prevent future losses.

Conducts investigations of property and liability losses/claims by reviewing accident/incident reports and making detailed inquiries into the circumstances and monitoring claim files; consults with in-house legal counsel regarding liability claims; and develops reserve, defense and/or settlement recommendations for the Risk Manager. 

Responds to risk management and property/liability insurance questions from schools and departments.

Develops training programs designed to reduce or prevent risk/loss to employees, the public or premises and facilities and presents to schools and departments.

Requirements