Careers
CAMICO is a CPA-owned and directed company that provides CPAs with insurance, and practice and risk management services that address their evolving needs.
5 Pillars of the CAMICO Culture
Service
We are a team that is committed to supporting each other with a positive attitude.
Passion
We embrace our responsibility to strive for excellence with determination, courage, and pride.
Fun
We encourage employees to step out of their silos, engage, and mingle with other departments in an enjoyable setting.
Respect
CAMICO supports a culture where all employees maintain and demonstrate mutual respect for the value and contributions of their peers.
Communication
Transparent internal communication establishes a mutual understanding between all employees so that our individual objectives are aligned with our company goals.
Service
We are a team that is committed to supporting each other with a positive attitude.
Passion
We embrace our responsibility to strive for excellence with determination, courage, and pride.
Fun
We encourage employees to step out of their silos, engage, and mingle with other departments in an enjoyable setting.
Respect
CAMICO supports a culture where all employees maintain and demonstrate mutual respect for the value and contributions of their peers.
Communication
Transparent internal communication establishes a mutual understanding between all employees so that our individual objectives are aligned with our company goals.
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Open Opportunities
Summary
The Client Advisory Services Accountant II (aka “Loss Prevention Specialist II”) will provide risk management advisory services to CPA firms that are CAMICO policyholders primarily through the Loss Prevention Hotline, and e-mail. This position will work closely with and provide support to other CAMICO departments including, but not limited to, Marketing/Communications, Claims, and Underwriting. The Loss Prevention Specialist will assist with the development and implementation of Loss Prevention educational programs; identify and develop proactive risk management tools; build and support external resources; and contribute/write articles for CAMICO’s newsletter and other publications. Counseling policyholders in a variety of practice and risk management areas will require the individual to (a) have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and to have practiced in public accounting for a minimum of four (4) years or (b) have practiced in public accounting for six (6) years. This position has high exposure to CAMICO's policyholders, agents and external resources and some travel is required. Must have the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Apply NowDepartment
Loss Prevention
Reports To
Loss Prevention Manager
Date Posted
August 23, 2023
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Share risk management expertise in response to inquiries received from CPA Firms.
- Stay current with national and regional public accounting issues and trends to assist with formulating suitable advice responsive to related risk management implications.
- Assist the Loss Prevention department with building and managing external resources to enhance and support the demands for risk management content.
- Develop/conduct presentations on risk management and other topics of interest to CPAs in public practice.
- Consult as needed with other CAMICO Departments and CAMICO agents.
- Assist with projects as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
- Action Oriented
- Customer (Policyholder) Focus
- Integrity and Trust
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Strong Communication Skills:
- Listening
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Highly Organized
- Quick Learner
- Good Time Management Skills
- Self-Starter -Able to Work Independently
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual must be flexible and maintain composure in difficult situations and must work well as part of a team.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university.
- Certified Public Accountant who has practiced in public accounting for a minimum of four (4) years or other equivalent experience to include an individual who has practiced in public accounting for a period of six (6) years.
Language Skills
Strong communication and organization skills and excellent analytical skills are required. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature, including but not limited to, regulatory/professional standards and other professional guidance. Ability to write risk management articles, reports, business correspondence, and other documents as required. Advanced presentation skills are also required.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability to integrate data into valid plans of action and lead them to conclusion.
Desirable Supplemental Experience/Credentials
Additional credentials and/or experience that would be beneficial include those related to offering client advisory services related to fraud prevention or detection, or forensic accounting (e.g., CFE or CFF), information technology (CITP), financial planning (“PFS”), valuation (e.g., ABV or CVA), cybersecurity, servicing cannabis clients, and/or having performed Service Organization Control (“SOC”) engagements.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
A CPA certification is preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Anticipated travel requirements limited to 10%.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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CAMICO's Professional Liability Claims Specialists are responsible for investigating, evaluating, and resolving accountant professional liability claims and employment practice liability claims and assisting policyholders with potential claims in conformance with CAMICO’s claim handling philosophy and guidelines. This is a position specialized in risk management and dispute resolution for Certified Public Accountants, however our policyholders provide a wide range of professional services to their clients, including tax preparation, tax compliance, bookkeeping, audits, financial planning, investment advice, trustee services, executor services, consulting, and litigation support.
Apply NowDepartment
Claims
Reports To
Vice President of Claims
Date Posted
February 22, 2023
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage an inventory of accountant professional liability claims and employment practice liability claims (including demands, tolling agreements, arbitrations and litigation) and other matters (including regulatory proceedings and disciplinary hearings) in all jurisdictions around the United States. Manage claims from notice to resolution, including investigating, evaluating and communicating background; allegations; coverage; retention of defense counsel; liability; damages; exposure; reserves; disposition plan; settlement negotiations; and trial resolution.
- Possibly manage a small number of employment practice liability claims.
- Provide subpoena services and handle potential claims through our Claims hotline, providing direct assistance and guidance to our policyholders.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills with policyholders, claimants, attorneys and experts to ensure superior customer service and policyholder support.
- Comply with internal guidelines and statutory requirements for claims handling.
- Work closely with other Departments, including Loss Prevention, Underwriting, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Support, Information Technology and Human Resources.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of legal, insurance and accounting developments.
- Work on other claim related tasks as assigned by Claims Management from time to time.
- Key competencies include: – Policyholder Focus; Ethics and Values; Integrity and Trust; Action Oriented; Problem Solving; Decision Quality; Dealing with Ambiguity; Negotiating; Composure; Conflict Management; and Presentation Skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities, although it will be necessary to provide other staff members and outside vendors with guidance, assistance, mentoring and/or direction as appropriate.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience
- College degree or university program certificate.
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in insurance or legal environment.
- Third party insurance claims handling experience, preferably with experience in professional liability claims, or equivalent business, accounting or legal experience.
- Coverage experience, preferably with experience on professional liability claims or on ‘claims made and reported’ policy forms, including ability to prepare coverage letters.
- Knowledge of legal processes and principles of professional liability laws is preferred.
- Understanding of accounting and/or tax terminology is preferred.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as discounts, interest, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions. Ability to understand and report financial reserve and payment information.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables. Ability to integrate data into valid plans of action and lead them to conclusion.
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Required if handling claims in certain jurisdictions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees in this position are occasionally required to travel by car and/or airplane on business related matters.
Other Requirements
- Telephoning – transmitting as well as receiving
- Use of PC for an extended period
- Nonsmoking area
- Professional appearance
- Writing and typing abilities
- Ability to use office machines – ie. copy machines, scanners, printers
- Use of public transportation (rental car, bus, taxi, airplane, and train)
Join our Talent Community
If you don’t find what you’re interested in when reviewing our open positions, please submit your resume with a brief cover letter to resume@camico.com
Benefits
CAMICO encourages the health and financial well-being of its employees by providing a comprehensive benefits program to meet the personal needs of its employees and their families. A partial list of CAMICO’s comprehensive benefit program include:
- Medical (Blue Cross PPO plans, HSA Plans & Kaiser HMO & HSA)
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) Savings Program with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Alternate Work Schedule (AWS)
- Ancillary Benefits (Group Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D, Voluntary Term Life and Flexible Spending Account)
- 9 paid holidays plus 1 floater
Mission Statement
In support of the CAMICO Mission, we are committed to:
- Be the CPA’s resource for business insurance
- Understand the profession and the CPA
- Derive our expertise from a dedicated focus on practice and risk management
- Maintain service and quality as our dominant competitive advantages
- Making CAMICO a preferred place to work