Producer Licensing Director Job at State of North Dakota in Bismarck

The Insurance and Securities Agency is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader to step into the role of Director of the Insurance Producer Licensing Division.

Working for the Insurance and Securities Agency means making a difference. You'll play a vital role in protecting consumers, ensuring industry compliance, and leading a division that values transparency, integrity, and innovation.

Duties and Tasks

As the Division Director, you will :

• Lead and manage a dedicated team that processes Resident and Non-Resident producer license applications and renewals.
• Oversee communication with agents, consumers, and companies to ensure clarity, compliance, and professionalism.
• Review and process Life Settlement Provider and Broker applications and renewals.
• Stay ahead of the curve by tracking NAIC working groups, model regulations, and attending national conferences.
• Partner with leadership to manage and develop the division's budget, implement process improvements, and streamline operations.
• Support strategic initiatives led by the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner to modernize and enhance licensing procedures.
• Be able to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree, and at least 5 years of experience managing programs and supervising direct reports.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with producer licensing or insurance industry regulation.

A track record of implementing new systems and driving operational efficiency.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Skilled at building team cohesion, setting expectations, and empowering staff to succeed.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Insurance Department does not provide sponsorships.

Application package must be received by 11 : 59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the opening.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT : www.nd.gov / careers

Documents to be submitted :

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contactRachel, E-mail : rkriege@nd.gov ;phone : (701) 328-2931 or TTY : 1-800-366-6888.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.