Montana Municipal Insurance Authority is seeking a progressive Claims Manager in Helena MT. This newly established position oversees staff & administration of liability, property and workers’ compensation claims programs, ensuring claims are processed in accordance with MMIA guidelines. Min. requirements: BA related field & 4 yrs claims experience. Related legal background is encouraged. Salary DOE and travel is required. Coverletter, resume, 2 prof. references & desired compensation range must be received by 5 PM May 27th. If interested, mail materials to MMIA Personnel Director, PO Box 6669, Helena, MT 59604-6669. Position description is available at www.mmia.net or call 406-431-1171.

Highlights from the Munich Re America`s CEO conference in Princeton, NJ included presentations by Dr. Robert Hartwig on the "Insurance Cycle and Credit Crisis", and Ed McKelvey, senior economist for Goldman Sachs. Dr. Hartwig`s presentation can be found in the member`s only section of the web site. His discussion had some key points including the erosion of the tort cap system, the growing imbalance between plaintiff and defense counsels, and a view that workers` compensation is becoming primarily a health care delivery system.

• Board of Directors Meeting- January 31st & Feb 1st, 2008 South Carolina.
• Board of Directors Meeting & Summit- April 28-30, 2008 Washington, D.C.
• Board of Directors Meeting(s) July 21-22, 2008 Anchorage, Alaska
• Annual Member Meeting July 22, 2008 Anchorage, Alaska.
• Board of Directors Meeting October 2-3, 2008 Spokane, WA