Entry Level Safety Consultant Opportunity Available!

We don't see much turnover within our Safety Consultant group so this is a relatively rare opportunity. Normally when we fill one of these positions we are looking for someone with lots of experience, but for this opening we are willing to train a recent graduate with a safety related degree. Safety consultation is one of the cornerstone services we provide to Pinnacol policyholders. The Safety Consultant role is focused on preventing accidents wherever possible, and reducing the severity of the accidents that still occur. As I always tell people I meet with, the best claim is the claim that never happened, and our safety folks play a crucial part in working toward that objective.

I spoke with Troy, a Safety Consultant who has been with us for a couple of years, about the position and words of wisdom he might share with candidates interested in this line of work:



Here is a copy of the job announcement as it is being advertised:

Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s leading workers’ compensation insurance company, has an entry level opportunity for a recent graduate with an environmental health and safety related degree to be based in the Colorado Springs or Pueblo area.  This position will conduct or assist in implementing one or more of the following services to policyholders: safety program development and on site safety inspections, Cost Containment Certification assistance, accident and injury trend analysis, onsite Train the Trainer programs, OSHA compliance assistance, construction safety, and ergonomic resources in the southeast Colorado region and will research & update other staff on changing regulations & emerging safety issues.  Position requires considerable travel throughout the state.  Individual must be a self-starter, well organized and have good computer, communication, and presentation skills.

As always, interested candidates are asked to complete an expression of interest via our company website.

Pinnacol Partners with 9Cares Colorado Shares: Good Makes Good!

Today, June 14th, Pinnacol employees were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items as part of the 9Cares Colorado Shares campaign. Denver's Channel 9 and Goodwill have teamed up to encourage local companies to host employee donation drives. At Pinnacol we named our drive "Beans for Jeans" as all employees who participated earned an extra casual day where they could wear jeans and dress down from their normal business attire. On Friday, June 17th, be sure to tune in as Greg Moss from Channel 9 will be visiting Pinnacol from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The folks at Channel 9 tell us that Summer is historically a very busy time for food banks as they see an increase in need as families try to feed students who had been receiving federal free and reduced-cost lunches at their schools. The donations of food and toiletries will supply more than 125 food banks in metro Denver and along the Front Range from Fort Collins to Castle Rock through Food Works. Food Works coordinates the food distribution for 9News.

Clothing and other household items will be donated to Goodwill. Profits from the sale of these items help over 30,000 individuals with much needed workforce development skills, putting them on the path to success and giving them to tools they need to support themselves and their families.

During the 9Cares Colorado Shares Summer Drive, non-perishable food, toiletries, clothing are collected. Any non-perishable food is appreciated; however, food banks prefer foods high in protein. Those include peanut butter, tuna fish, and dry beans. They also always need soups and stews, Mac and Cheese, hot cereals, oatmeal, canned fruit and vegetables, and baby formula with iron. Food banks also need toiletry items such as diapers, shampoo, condition, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes.

Goodwill also accepts all clothing. Goodwill is a non-profit organization that will use the funds created by the clothing to fund their programs which serve at-risk youth, individuals moving from welfare to work, and disabled individuals. In return, Goodwill provides clothing vouchers for area clothing banks to allow those in need to shop at Goodwill stores.

The public can also get involved - on Saturday, June 18th from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Staff and volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food, toiletries, and clothing at the 9News Studios and over a dozen regional locations for the less fortunate in Colorado.

Nurse Opportunity Now Available!

Pinnacol Assurance is looking for an RN Team Nurse Case Manager to provide telephonic case management handling the medical aspects of workers’ compensation claims. Our nurses perform self-directed, professional level work in a fast paced team environment as they interact with injured workers, policyholders, and providers. A broad clinical background, and experience with rehabilitation, occupational health, managed care, or emergency nursing preferred. Requires current Colorado RN license with a BSN a plus.

I had a chance to sit down and chat with Sheri, one of our Business Directors (Team leader) about what we are looking for. Sheri has a unique perspective because she herself joined Pinnacol in this position before being promoted to head up one of our multi-functional insurance teams.


We had also blogged about our nursing position a while back, and if you are interested in this type of position with us I would encourage you to also view that posting. If interested in being considered, please submit your expression of interest via our company website.

Business Director Opportunity Opens!

We have a new opening for a Business Director to lead one of our multi-functional insurance teams consisting of underwriters, claims adjusters, nurses, customer support staff, and others. Our Business Directors, who are responsible for managing a fully loaded profit center with premiums in excess of $50M, direct efforts in developing and implementing strategies to provide competitive services and promote sales of new and existing insurance products and services. The ideal candidate will be an experienced insurance professional with proven team leadership skills as this position will lead 20 or more insurance professionals.  If interested, please apply via our company website!

Opportunity for a New Business Representative

Our company tries to promote from within whenever possible. Due to a couple of recent promotions we now have an opening for a New Business Representative to write and review workers' compensation insurance policies, review and resolve policy problems, and assist with audits as needed for new policies. This position serves as the primary point of contact for quoting and issuing many of our new policies. Ensuring the accuracy and completion of all forms needed to issue a policy, processing applications, and attending agency visits are key functions of this role.

As you might expect, this position requires strong computer skills, the ability to type a minimum of 35 words per minute, and an understanding of basic accounting and mathematics. The ability to organize and prioritize caseloads and manage multiple priorities along with handling customers in a professional, courteous manner are critical. Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus. Two years of college with 1-3 years of customer service experience are also required.

I had a chance to sit down with Amanda, one of the folks being promoted from the New Business Representative role about what the position is all about:



If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please complete an on-line expression of interest via our company website.

Pinnacol Opening for Medical Director

Pinnacol has a rare opportunity for an experienced Medical Director to assume responsibility for the development and maintenance of quality medical management strategies and network programs.

This position serves as a direct medical authority on behalf of Pinnacol and acts as liaison to the medical, legal and regulatory communities and formulates and communicates the company position in areas of standards of care and practice, emerging technologies and experimental or investigational diagnostics and/or treatments.

The position requires comprehensive knowledge of managed care processes and systems and thorough knowledge of Workers’ Compensation laws, industry regulations, licensing and accreditation issues. Requires current unrestricted Colorado Board of Medical Examiners License (MD or DO), current State of Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation Level II Physician Accreditation, and ABMS or AOA Board Certification in a specialty related to clinical care of injured patients. A minimum of five years of clinical experience with at least two years in a supervisory or Medical Director position preferred.

Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an expression of interest via our company website.