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Working Title: Chief Enforcement Insurance Examiner

Job Class: Audit Director

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 77875

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/27/2024

• Closing Date : Posted until filled

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MMA

• Division/Unit : Enforcement / Enforcement Investigations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes (Up to 25%)

• Salary Range: $40.48 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,522 - $121,522 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Insurance impacts our welfare by providing financial stability to consumers and businesses. As such, the state has a vested interest in insurance companies treating Minnesotans fairly and ensuring insurance products are transparent and readily available. The Chief Enforcement Insurance Examiner is responsible for supervising the Market Conduct Examination Team in the examination and analysis of the business practices, policies, and rates of insurance companies.

Examinations and analysis are performed to verify insurance company compliance with insurance laws and regulations and identify emerging trends. This work will entail providing daily direction and mentoring to two senior investigators, one management analyst, one administrative specialist, and coordinating the work of contract examiners, as necessary.

This position will also participate in developing examination and analysis policies and procedures; examination planning, budgeting, and strategy; the market conduct examination-related working groups of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; and advising senior agency staff on insurance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of insurance industry experience in compliance, law, regulatory affairs, or a related area.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science, pre-law, or a related field can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

• An advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science, law, or a related field can be substituted for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience as a supervisor, project manager, and/or lead worker.

• Experience with investigative methods and analyzing data.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complicated information to a variety of audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (master’s degree or J.D.)

• Insurance-related designation (e.g., CLU, FLMI, CPCU, AIRC, FAHM, MCM, AMCM, CFE, AIE, CIE)

• Experience as examiner-in-charge, staff examiner, or company coordinator of market conduct examinations.

• A variety of experiences working effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.