Enforcement Officer (Life & Health)

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 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.

The Enforcement Officer will be responsible for researching, investigating and analyzing complaints concerning all lines of insurance, with an emphasis on life and health insurance and licensing enforcement matters. The incumbent's duties will include drafting a chronological comprehensive report on each investigation containing pertinent facts and exhibits, drafting of statement of charges or administrative orders, assist Assistant Attorney's General in preparation of the case and testify at administrative hearings, as needed. This position will require out-of-office travel within the State and occasional out-of-state travel as required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university.  

Experience:  Minimum of five (5) years regulatory compliance and/or insurance investigative work experience.   

Note: Experience as a law enforcement officer or investigative experience in the insurance industry may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Administrative hearing testimonial experience.

The ability to work independently and/or closely in cooperation with other Enforcement Officers.

Knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations enforced by the Maryland Insurance Administration, as well as the various entities under the regulatory authority of the Maryland Insurance Administration

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 #:  16-009639-0011

200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

Incomplete submission will not receive consideration.

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