Fund Manager

Are you a commercial liability insurance expert looking to make a difference?Are you passionate about medical malpractice?Do you enjoy working with a wide variety of stakeholders?The Office of the Commissioner of Insurance has a unique vacancy to be the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund Director.

The Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) protects and educates the public by maintaining and promoting a strong insurance industry.

As employees of the State of Wisconsin, OCI staff enjoy the following benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (up to 3 weeks’ vacation, 9 holidays, 4.5 personal holidays, and up to 130 hours of sick leave)
• Healthy Work Environment
• Retirement Benefits (participation in one of the nation’s top pension programs!)
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Additional benefits (life insurance, income continuation insurance, commuter benefits, student loan forgiveness, and additional retirement savings programs)

Learn more about the State of Wisconsin’s amazing benefits package here.

Over 85% of employees recommend OCI as a good place to work. Hear what our team members have to say about working for OCI.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at OCI that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

This position serves as Manager of the Injured Patients and Families Compensation Fund. This role involves a variety of complex functions and responsibilities, including the development of procedures, systems, manuals, and rules to implement the laws governing the Fund and the decisions of the Fund Board of Governors, directs the day-to-day activities related to the administration of the Fund, and oversees the preparation of financial reporting, and management of the Fund’s assets. This position supervises a team of 6 staff members, manages contracts related to the administration of the Fund, and collaborates with a wide variety of entities and stakeholders.

For more information, please view the complete position description.

The Fund Manager (Insurance Program Manager) position is assigned to pay schedule/range 81-02. Starting pay for these positions will be between $44.00 – $50.83 per hour, depending on candidate qualifications. This is a Career Executive position and may require a 2-year Career Executive Trial Period. Pay for current state employees will be in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Due to the nature of the position, OCI will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. OCI does not sponsor visas and is not an eligible OPT employer for those with F1 visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

This position has potential for a combination of remote and in-office work after an initial onboarding period. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Broad experience in multiple areas within commercial liability insurance operations (e.g., claims and claims management, risk management, policy development, billing, financial reporting, actuarial science and/or ratemaking, underwriting, asset and investment management, etc.)
• Experience in project management
• Previous team lead experience

In addition to the above, well-qualified applicants will have at least one of the following:

• Training or experience with medical malpractice insurance
• Experience with state contracts and procurement procedures
• Training or experience with reading and interpreting statutes, administrative code, or other highly technical material
• Previous supervisory experience

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications. Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Questions can be directed to Paula Langbecker at paulag.langbecker@wisconsin.gov.

This is a re-announcement. If you previously applied for this position, and were found eligible, you do not need to reapply. You will be considered with your current score.

Applicant materials are now due by 11:59pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.