Workers’ Compensation Claims Representative Retires

After a long career working in workers’ compensation claims, Rick Henning will retire from MCIT Aug. 29. He spent the past 19 years as a workers’ compensation claims representative for the trust, most recently assigned to members in Carver, Meeker, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington and Wright counties.

“Throughout his time with MCIT, Rick has approached every claim with professionalism, empathy and a consistent commitment to doing what is right for both the injured employee and the organization,” MCIT Workers’ Compensation Claims Manager Andrew Essling says. “His knowledge, demeanor and attention to detail made a lasting difference in the lives of countless Minnesota public employees and their families.”

Henning says, “MCIT was a good fit for me. It is a smaller organization where I felt I was needed and where I could make a difference. I have enjoyed the relationships and rapport I developed with all of my member contacts and their employees. As MCIT is not a commercial insurance carrier, it was nice to focus solely on our members versus insurance agents and underwriters.”

During his time with MCIT, Henning provided mentorship and a steady presence to his fellow claim representatives. Beyond his technical skills, Essling notes that Henning brought a spark and team spirit to the department that will be missed.

In addition to Henning’s time with MCIT, his 45-year career includes work for SFM Mutual Insurance, Sedgwick CMS, Berkley Administrators, CIGNA and Wausau Insurance.