Chief Market Conduct Examiner (Property and Casualty)

Introduction 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. 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. GRADE MIA 0021 LOCATION OF POSITION Baltimore City or Hybrid (between office and telework) Main Purpose of Job 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. The Chief Examiner supervises the work of both the Assistant Chief Examiner and to a lesser degree oversees the Senior Examiners and Examiners. POSITION DUTIES This position is responsible for working with the Market Analysis Unit to select companies to be examined and to determine 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. In addition, the Chief Examiner works with the Property and Casualty Unit to oversee and schedule appropriate market conduct investigations and exams necessitated by market trends, emerging compliance issues, and/or complaints. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a Certified Insurance Examiner (CIE), Accredited Insurance Examiner (AIE), Market Conduct Management (MCM), Associate Professional in Insurance Regulation or related professional designation. BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact lynn.hillmaryland.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 : 24-009645-0002 200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, MD 21202