Assistant Chief Enforcement Officer, Life and Health

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland’s insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and insurance professionals’ compliance with State law.  Through the diligence of a highly professional staff of market analysts, financial analysts, accountants, lawyers, law enforcement officers, actuaries, complaint investigators, and others, the MIA works to facilitate a strong and competitive insurance marketplace where consumers are well informed and treated fairly.  Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities.

 

 

The MIA is charged with a broad range of responsibilities including the licensure of insurance carriers and insurance producers (brokers/agents) operating in Maryland, the conduct of financial examinations of companies to monitor financial solvency, and the review and approval of rates and contract forms.  The MIA investigates reports of consumer fraud and consumer complaints about life, health, automobile, homeowners, and/or property insurance.  Insurance carriers are subject to market conduct examinations and other actions to monitor compliance with Maryland law.  The MIA also has a unit dedicated to consumer education and outreach, which participates in hundreds of events and reaches thousands of individual consumers annually. 

Baltimore City

The Assistant Chief Enforcement Officer for Life and Health is a managerial position requiring thorough knowledge of the insurance code and the principles and practices of insurance operations relating to insurance producers in all lines of insurance.  The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to oversee, direct, investigate, and analyze complaints, with an emphasis on life and health insurance, insurance producers and insurers.  An Assistant Chief must provide guidance, review, and if necessary, correct reports and administrative charges from enforcement officers and examiners which contain the results of investigation, including the pertinent facts and necessary exhibits to prove the listed violations.  Additionally, this position is responsible for overseeing and directing the enforcement officers in the preparation of Orders for review by the Chief Enforcement Officer and Assistant Attorneys General.  This position will report to the Chief Enforcement Officer, Compliance and Enforcement Unit.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university. 

Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of enforcement/investigatory experience with a regulatory agency, licensed insurer, or accredited law enforcement agency is required.

 Note:  Three years applicable experience can be substituted for one year of education.

• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Previous supervisory or management skills.
• Knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations enforced by the Maryland Insurance Administration in the Life and Health insurance market, producer licensing statues, as well as the various entities under the regulatory authority of the Maryland Insurance Administration.
• An Accredited Insurance Examiner (AIE), Certified Insurance Examiner (CIE), Accredited Financial Examiner (AFE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent designation is preferred.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

For immediate consideration, upload one WORD or PDF file, at the "Resume" tab, that contains:

1. a cover letter stating your interest and specific salary requirements; and

2. a current professional resume.

 

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit via mail.  Please be sure to include all documents listed above to ensure timely processing. Complete application packets may be mailed to:

 

Maryland Insurance AdministrationHuman Resources - Recruitment #:  15-009642-0003

200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

 

Incomplete submission will not receive consideration.

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