Supervisor of Liability Claims

Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA); Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and life insurance

Generous time off

Job summary

The Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) invites interest in the Supervisor of Liability Claims position.

IRMA is a prominent intergovernmental agency serving 71 Northeastern Illinois public entities, offering comprehensive public entity coverage and strong in-house claims support.

Qualifications

• Expert liability claims knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of Illinois law, the Tort Immunity Act and Section 1983.
• Superior customer service, analytical, negotiation, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Public entity, governmental risk pool, or municipal liability claims experience preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in liability claims handling and/or litigation.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise claims operations and supervise staff.
• Identify emerging risks and analyze claims and litigation trends.
• Advise executive leadership on risk management strategies.
• Translate claims experience into actionable insights for organizational priorities and decisions.

Skills

Liability claims handling

Supervisory experience

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Illinois law

Tort Immunity Act

Section 1983 law

Public entity / municipal liability

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) invites interest in the position of Supervisor of Liability Claims. IRMA is a highly respected intergovernmental agency consisting of 71 Northeastern Illinois public entities that provides high-quality risk management services to its members, including customized public entity coverage that is one of the most comprehensive programs available; long-term stability in pricing and membership; flexible deductibles and an exceptional in-house claims department.

In addition to supervising claims operations, the Supervisor serves as a key strategic partner to executive leadership by identifying emerging risks, analyzing claims and litigation trends, assessing financial and operational impacts, and recommending initiatives to reduce losses and improve member outcomes. The position translates claims experience into actionable insights that support organizational priorities, risk management strategies, and informed decision-making.

Candidates must possess expert liability claims technical knowledge, in depth knowledge of applicable Illinois law, the Tort Immunity Act and Section 1983 law, superior customer service, analytical, negotiation, decision making and problem-solving skills. Public entity, governmental risk pool, or municipal liability claims experience is preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years experience in liability claims handling and/or litigation, at least 3 years of supervisory experience and a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Competitive benefits include a pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, health and life insurance, a generous time off schedule, and a hiring salary range of $115,000-$140,000, depending on qualifications.