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Insurance Program Managers Group

Specialized claims management, risk management, and program administration for the insurance industry.

Claims Technology Established Bootstrapped
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Overview

Insurance Program Managers Group (IPMG) is a specialized provider of claims management, risk management, and program administration services for the insurance industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois, IPMG delivers end-to-end claims handling, nurse case management, and specialty program administration across property and casualty, workers compensation, professional liability, and employee benefits lines.

IPMG has built a strong track record with a 97% annual client retention rate and has been recognized as a Best Places to Work in Insurance recipient for 11 consecutive years. The company maintains an annual employee turnover rate below 10%, reflecting its stable, service-focused culture. With over 25 years of operating history, IPMG serves insurance carriers, self-insured organizations, captives, risk retention groups, and pooled programs.

The company operates as a fully integrated claims and risk services platform, combining clinical case management, absence management, and risk management within a single operating model designed to reduce total claim lifecycle costs.

Products & Services

Claims Administration

End-to-end property and casualty claims handling by in-house licensed adjusters supported by industry-leading technology platforms. Covers triage, medical file management, quality assurance, and resolution across P&C and workers compensation lines.

Key Features

  • In-house adjuster team with specialized expertise
  • Claims technology platform integration
  • Medical file management and triage
  • Quality assurance reviews

Target Users: Insurance carriers, self-insured organizations, risk retention groups

Workers Compensation Claims Management

Specialized claims handling and cost containment strategies for workers compensation programs, focused on reducing claim duration and total claim costs.

Key Features

  • Specialized workers comp adjusters
  • Medical management integration
  • Cost containment strategies
  • Collaboration with nurse case management team

Target Users: Employers, insurance carriers, captives

Program Administration

Management of insurance pools, captives, and risk retention groups. Provides administrative services including underwriting support and carrier selection for specialty programs.

Key Features

  • Pool and captive administration
  • Underwriting support
  • Carrier selection and placement
  • Program compliance oversight

Target Users: Pools, captives, risk retention groups

Nurse Case Management

Clinical case management services for workers compensation and liability claims, integrating medical expertise with claims operations to drive cost reduction.

Key Features

  • Registered nurse case managers
  • Medical cost containment
  • Return-to-work coordination
  • Integration with claims administration

Target Users: Insurance carriers, self-insured employers

Absence Management

Short-term disability (STD) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration services for employer groups.

Key Features

  • STD administration
  • FMLA compliance management
  • Employer reporting and tracking
  • Integration with workers comp claims

Target Users: Employers, group benefits programs

Risk Management Services

Risk assessment, loss control, exposure analysis, and strategic planning for insurance programs and self-insured organizations.

Key Features

  • Risk assessment and exposure analysis
  • Loss control consulting
  • Strategic risk reduction planning
  • Program performance reporting

Target Users: Self-insured organizations, captives, risk pools

Wholesale Brokerage Services

Placement of specialty and excess and surplus lines coverage for insurance carriers and programs, including hard-to-place risks.

Key Features

  • E&S and specialty lines placement
  • Access to surplus lines markets
  • High-modification and non-standard risk placement
  • New or no prior coverage accounts

Target Users: Insurance carriers, program managers

Mergers and Acquisitions Services

Insurance due diligence and risk advisory for M&A transactions in the insurance sector.

Key Features

  • Insurance portfolio due diligence
  • Risk exposure assessment for M&A targets
  • Advisory on claims liabilities
  • Program transition support

Target Users: Private equity firms, corporate M&A teams, insurance carriers

Employee Benefits Services

Benefits program design, administration, and compliance support for insurance programs and employer groups.

Key Features

  • Benefits program design
  • Administration and compliance support
  • Carrier placement for group benefits
  • Program reporting

Target Users: Employers, group benefits carriers

At a Glance

Founded
1997
Headquarters
St. Charles, IL, USA
Employees
51-200
Funding
Bootstrapped

Category & Focus

Category
Claims Technology
Subcategories
Program Administration Nurse Case Management Absence Management Risk Management Services Wholesale Brokerage
Insurance Verticals
P&C Commercial Workers Compensation Specialty/E&S Group Benefits
Target Customers
Carriers, TPAs, Employers

Customers

  • Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust (ICRMT)

Last updated: 2026-06-03