CHIEF, MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINER (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.

* This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

This position manages all aspects of market conduct examinations and investigations involving life and health insurance companies and other licensees operating in the state of Maryland. The Chief Examiner supervises the senior examiners and examiners, including regular training and development. This position is responsible for selecting companies to be examined and to determine the type of market conduct exam. In addition, the Chief Examiner oversees and schedules appropriate market conduct investigations and exams necessitated by market trends, emerging compliance issues, and/or complaints. Oversight includes review of applicable laws, evidence of violations, advising on application of laws, and writing reports and orders.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and seven years of life and/or health insurance experience as an underwriter, claims adjuster, insurance producer, insurance regulator, or related profession, which includes two years of supervisory or management experience. 

OR

High school diploma or GED and eleven years of life and/or health insurance experience as an underwriter, claims adjuster, insurance producer, insurance regulator, or related profession, which includes two years of supervisory or management experience.

* Possession of a Certified Insurance Examiner (CIE), Accredited Insurance Examiner (AIE), Market Conduct Management (MCM), Associate Professional in Insurance Regulation or related professional designation. 

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a generous leave package; medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage; healthcare and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts; a defined benefit pension plan with optional 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans; flexible work schedules; and service that may qualify the successful candidate for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact lynn.hill@maryland.gov.  

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.  

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

Maryland Insurance Administration

Human Resources - Recruitment #:  25-009644-0003

200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202