Why Texas Association of School Boards
Established in 1949, TASB has grown alongside Texas to meet the evolving needs of the school boards it serves.
Today, 500 employees work together to promote educational excellence for Texas public schoolchildren. TASB offers high-quality services that help 1,023 school districts operate more efficiently and effectively in serving more than 5.5 million public school students statewide.
We feel privileged to work alongside talented team members who are passionate about putting people first and empowering local school district leaders. The TASB team is adaptable and responsive to the needs of our members.
Our culture is reflected in TASB Together, which guides the way we work and encourages employees to learn, grow, and contribute in alignment with our TASB Mission:
The Texas Association of School Boards promotes educational excellence for Texas schoolchildren through the advancement of good governance, valuable learning experience for school leaders, and public school advocacy. We also provide high-quality services and programs to school districts – helping them operate more efficiently and effectively.
As part of its commitment to employee growth and development, TASB offers competitive pay and rich benefits, including a 2:1 match of retirement contributions up to 5% after one year, (which means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%), onsite daycare, onsite gym, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, remote and hybrid work options for certain roles, flexible schedules, and more.
Every role at TASB thoughtfully complements our mission and its impact on school districts across Texas. These roles include work in TASB’s Risk Management Services division, which provides administrative services to the TASB Risk Management Fund – a multi-line self-insurance pool (or “risk pool”) of Texas schools. If you consider your work exceptional, have a passion for risk management or risk pools, and want to help drive our mission forward, keep reading!
About You
The Claims Manager, Liability and Litigation provides leadership and oversight for the school professional legal and general liability, litigation, and cyber claims program for members of the TASB Risk Management Fund. The Claims Manager directs claims administration, litigation management, coverage analysis, and resolution strategies that ensure consistent, high-quality claims service. This role leads the litigation and cyber claims team and provides members with training and technical guidance on legal and liability risk management topics affecting school districts.
A Typical Day
- Review new lawsuits and petitions, analyze alleged causes of action, and evaluate applicable coverage
- Guide claims staff on coverage investigations, claims strategy, and management of complex and high-exposure claims through final resolution
- Oversee outside counsel, forensic experts, and specialized vendors, and attend mediations and hearings as needed
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How You’ll Make an Impact
- Lead school professional and general liability, litigation, and cyber claims operations, directly supervising a team of three to four adjusters.
- Develop and deliver training on legal risk management, claims trends, and loss prevention, and strengthen member relationships through education, consultation, and claims advocacy
- Analyze claims data, legal trends, legislation, and emerging risks to recommend mitigation strategies and inform executive management of opportunities to enhance member service or coverage
Skills or Requirements For Success
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required; master's degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school preferred.
- Active Texas Property and Casualty Adjuster License required, or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
- Five or more years of experience in property and casualty claims management required.
- Experience in Texas and/or federal school law, legal liability claims, or related claims required.
- CPCU, AIC, ARM, or an equivalent professional designation is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of property and casualty insurance, the Texas Tort Claims Act, employment law, and litigation strategy.
- Ability to interpret coverage contracts and endorsements.
- Excellent oral and written communication, decision-making, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to manage, develop, and motivate employees.
- Ability to provide direction and guidance to assigned claims staff.
The TASB Difference
- Enjoy competitive pay and rich benefit offerings.
- Be a part of a collaborative environment where every contribution impacts Texas public schools.
- Thrive in a culture that promotes bringing your whole self to work every day and emphasizes healthy boundaries and work-life balance.
- Learn and grow individually and together through frequent professional development, wellness seminars, and more.
- Work alongside transparent leaders with an open and consistent feedback approach.
- Celebrate as a team with meaningful (and fun) events throughout the year.
Posting Notices
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- The health and safety of our employees and members is our top priority.
- The Association is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an individual based on any of the following personal characteristics protected by law: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including in relation to marital status, pregnancy, pay, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, disability, genetics or veteran status.
- This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
- Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of results of a satisfactory background check.
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Texas Association of School Boards Austin, Texas, USA Office
12007 Research Blvd, Austin, TX, United States, 78759
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