CHIEF MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINER (PROPERTY AND CASUALTY)

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland’s $49 billion insurance industry and protects consumers by monitoring and enforcing insurers’ and insurance professionals’ compliance with State law.  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.

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Baltimore City or Hybrid (between office and telework)

The MIA is recruiting to fill a Chief Market Conduct Examiner position within the Market Regulation & Professional Licensing Division. The Chief Examiner of the Property & Casualty Market Conduct Unit manages all aspects of market conduct examinations and investigations involving property and casualty insurance companies operating in the state of Maryland. This position Initiates and oversees investigations, examinations, and surveys as required by statute and/or necessitated by market trends, emerging compliance issues, and/or complaints. The Chief Examiner collaborates with the MIA’s Market Analysis Unit staff to select companies to be examined and determines the type of market conduct continuum action to be performed utilizing guidelines contained in the NAIC Market Regulation Handbook for the examination of property and casualty insurance companies.

The position recommends fines, and/or other administrative penalties for regulated entities that violate Maryland insurance laws and regulations; and provides subject matter expertise on property and casualty insurance issues.

The Chief Examiner is responsible for supervising the work of Market Conduct Examiners. The work is typically performed in a hybrid capacity and may involve travel to insurance companies or industry-related conferences or training.   

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and seven years of property and casualty 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 property and casualty 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.

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If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact charrison@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.

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 Administration

Human Resources - Recruitment #:  26-009644-0003

St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

Incomplete submission will not receive consideration.

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