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Criminal Fraud Investigator (Contractual)

Recruitment #16-009640-0003

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.  Through the diligence of a highly professional staff of market analysts, financial analysts, accountants, lawyers, law enforcement officers, actuaries, complaint investigators, and others, the MIA works to facilitate a strong and competitive insurance marketplace where consumers are well informed and treated fairly.  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 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. 

Main Purpose of Job

This position reviews, evaluates and investigates allegations of insurance fraud for the purpose of pursing criminal prosecution. Job responsibilities include interviewing witnesses and suspects; collecting and analyzing documents and other evidence; preparing detailed reports, affidavits, application for charges and prosecution casebooks; interacting with prosecutors, Assistant Attorneys General, law enforcement agencies, insurance carriers, administrative personnel and witnesses; and providing testimony at criminal proceeding and administrative hearings. This position will require Statewide travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:  Minimum of five (5) years of detailed fraud investigatory experience; e.g., complex white collar, financial fraud, insurance fraud, and/or investigations at the direction of prosecutors/attorneys.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.

Court or administrative hearing testimonial experience.

Experience working with attorneys and prosecutors.  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this position will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Insurance Administration at 410-468-2000.

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 #:  16-009640-0003

200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202  

Incomplete submission will not receive consideration.

TTY  Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

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




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