LIFE, ANNUITY AND CREDIT ANALYST II / III

Introduction

The Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) is an independent State agency that regulates Maryland's $46 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 Special Appointment position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

GRADE

Life, Annuity and Credit Analyst II : MIA 0015 ($62,220 - $96,790 / year)

Life, Annuity and Credit Analyst III : MIA 0016 ($66,314 - $103,309 / year)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City, Hybrid (between office and telework)

POSITION DUTIES

The MIA is recruiting to fill a Life, Annuity and Credit Analyst level II or III position in the Life and Health Division's Life and Annuities Unit. This position reviews and analyzes individual life insurance rates and forms, annuity contracts, certificates, riders, applications and endorsements for compliance with Maryland laws and regulations; and analyzes credit life, health and involuntary unemployment benefit insurance experience reports. Corresponds with insurance companies regarding deficiencies in form filings and provides interpretation of statutes and suggestions for improvements. Responds to oral and written inquiries from insurers, the public and agency staff regarding life, credit insurance or annuity matters. The Life, Annuity and Credit Analyst II / III also reviews and approves credit rate deviation filings that are due annually as well as complete the credit insurance Loss ratio study every other year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Life, Annuity and Credit Analyst II

Education : Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Two years experience in drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency, or licensed insurer.

Note : The requirements indicated below are acceptable substitutions to the above minimum requirements :

1-Four years experience drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency or licensed insurer; or

2-Three years of experience drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency or licensed insurer; and productive activity toward a professional designation; or

3-Possession of a bachelor's degree and one year experience drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency or licensed insurer; and productive activity toward a professional designation; or

4-Possession of a bachelor's degree and passing of two (2) Society of Actuaries' Actuarial examinations; or

5-Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree.

Life, Annuity and Credit Analyst III

Education : Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience : Three years experience in drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency, or licensed insurer.

Note : The requirements indicated below are acceptable substitutions to the above minimum requirements :

1- Five years experience drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency or licensed insurer; or

2- Four years of experience drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency or licensed insurer and passing of six (6) LOMA examinations or three (3) Society of Actuaries' Actuarial examinations or a combination of above if approved by the supervisor; or

3- Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree and two years experience drafting or analyzing life, annuity or credit insurance for a regulatory agency or licensed insurer.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

BENEFITS

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact : charrison@maryland.gov for additional information concerning this recruitment. Online applications are strongly preferred. For immediate consideration : upload one (1) WORD or PDF file, that includes your combined cover letter and resume, to the "Resume" tab. Please indicate your salary requirements in the cover letter.

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application packet by mail. Your submission must be received by close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Complete application packets may be mailed to :

Maryland Insurance Administration

Human Resources - Recruitment # : #25-009639-0006

St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

TTY Users : call via Maryland Relay

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As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.