Executive Director

Nebraska Risk Management Association, Inc. (NRMA)

Nebraska Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (NIRMA)

Executive Director

The new Executive Director for NIRMA will join the team in Lincoln, NE, the capital city. Lincoln is a growing and vibrant city with a population of over 290,000. It is the home of the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, the flagship campus of the University of Nebraska system, along with several other colleges and universities. Lincoln Public Schools is one of the premier school districts in the Midwest, reflecting the value of education to the community. Multiple insurance companies and businesses choose Lincoln as their headquarters in what is an attractive and thriving community for business professionals who make Lincoln their home. Our offices are located in southeast Lincoln, one of the many rapidly growing areas of the city, in a modern, professional office building with many amenities on site and located nearby.

The Pinnacle Bank Arena, Haymarket and Railyard District, the Lied Center for the Performing Arts and other venues regularly host a wide variety of concerts, entertainment, and a multitude of sporting events, including minor league baseball, USHL hockey, and everything the Nebraska Cornhuskers have to offer. Numerous museums and galleries also call Lincoln home. Outdoor adventure is readily available with seven state recreation areas in the immediate vicinity. Within the city of Lincoln, there are 125 city parks, 9 recreation centers, 10 public swimming pools, 5 public golf courses and over 131 miles of hard surface and crushed rock trails. Lincoln possesses a unique blend of culture, education, recreation, business, and other opportunities that make it the ideal city to live in and plant roots.

About NIRMA

NIRMA was established in 1988, in response to a crisis in the insurance market and driven by the desire of counties to better control their own destinies by creating a framework for reliable, high-quality service, comprehensive coverages and a stable, cost-effective way to fund their risk.

We are a member-driven service-oriented organization that helps Nebraska counties and select county-related public agencies manage risk so they in turn can effectively and safely provide services to Nebraskans. We offer a wide range of coverages and services that are tailored to best serve our members. That’s why 90% of Nebraska counties, 84 of 93, trust NIRMA with their critical risk management and insurance needs. This core, stable county membership, along with our additional public entity members currently total 113 organizations,

Financials

NIRMA remains financially strong and stable with a 2024-25 annual written premium contribution of $17M; 2024 year-end assets on hand that include cash and investments totaling $61.6M; and an estimated combined member equity/net position of $41.1M.

About the Executive Director Position

The Executive Director provides general management and oversight of the NIRMA pools and designated staff, leads and coordinates the planning, policy development, as well as the operation and financial transactions of those pools. The Executive Director reviews and monitors all lawsuits, tort claims, and other actions filed against NIRMA or its member counties and assigns appropriate defense counsel as needed. The Executive Director has extensive interaction with the NRMA and NIRMA Boards, pool members, and servicing contractors. The Executive Director collaborates with consultants, legal counsel, and other public and related private organizations.

Preferred Background & Qualifications

NRMA-NIRMA seeks the following background and qualifications in the next Executive Director, and will consider any equivalent combination of training, experience and education that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for the Executive Director position.

• A bachelor’s degree in insurance, finance, business, public administration, or other related field; an advanced degree such as an MBA, JD or the like would be viewed favorably.
• Eight or more years of relevant experience and progressive responsibility in: risk pool management; risk management; public entity insurance; finance, claims, and/or underwriting management.
• Demonstrated leadership in cultivating Board and member relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Three years or more of supervisory experience and knowledge.
• CPCU, ARM, ARM-P, AIC, AIC-M, CSP or other relevant risk management certification is a plus.
• Must have a valid Nebraska operator’s license, or the ability to obtain one, and be insurable under NRMA- NIRMA’s liability coverages.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary for the Executive Director is dependent upon qualifications and experience for this senior level position. In addition to an excellent salary, NRMA-NIRMA offers a robust benefits package including:

• Paid Vacation, Holidays (13), and Sick Leave
• Health Insurance with Section 125 Plan: 100% employer paid for all coverage tiers
• Dental Insurance: 100% employer paid employee coverage and 50% for dependent coverage
• Vision Insurance: 50% employer paid
• Telehealth at zero copay
• 401k Retirement Plan: Up to 4% employer match with added 6% employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with variable employer contributions to eligible employees
• Group Life/AD&D Insurance: 100% employer paid for $50K Life/AD&D Coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: 100% employer paid
• Company Car
• Other: Continuing Education; Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Program; Onsite Fitness Center

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least five job related references (with email and phone numbers) no later than close of business on April 18, 2025, to jeffhale@localgovhrs.com. Please contact Jeff Hale, Associate, Mercer Group Associates at 706-371-6126 or Lisa Ward, Senior Associate, at 706-983-9326 with questions.