Working Title: Chief Insurance Enforcement Examiner
Job Class: Audit Director
Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID: 75256
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/27/2024
• Closing Date: 04/24/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-MMA
• Division/Unit: Enforcement / Enforcement Investigations
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes (up to 25%)
• Salary Range: $37.28 $53.68 / hourly; $77,840 - $112,083 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Insurance impacts our welfare by providing financial stability to consumers and businesses. As such, the state has a vested interest in insurance companies treating Minnesotans fairly and ensuring insurance products are transparent and readily available. The Chief Insurance Enforcement Examiner is responsible for supervising the Market Conduct Examination Team in the examination and analysis of the business practices, policies, and rates of insurance companies.

Examinations and analysis are performed to verify insurance company compliance with insurance laws and regulations and identify emerging trends. This work will entail providing daily direction and mentoring to two senior investigators, one management analyst, one administrative specialist, and coordinating the work of contract examiners, as necessary.

This position will also participate in developing examination and analysis policies and procedures; examination planning, budgeting, and strategy; the market conduct examination-related working groups of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners; and advising senior agency staff on insurance issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of insurance industry experience in compliance, law, regulatory affairs, or a related area.
• Experience as a supervisor, project manager, and/or lead worker.
• Experience with investigative methods and analyzing data.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complicated information to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (master’s degree or J.D.)
• Insurance-related designation (e.g., CLU, FLMI, CPCU, AIRC, FAHM, MCM, AMCM, CFE, AIE, CIE)
• Experience as examiner-in-charge, staff examiner, or company coordinator of market conduct examinations.
• A variety of experiences working effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science, pre-law, or a related field can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

An advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, political science, law, or a related field can be substituted for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license check prior to appointment.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Karlie Kulas at karlie.kulas@state.mn.us or 651-539-1662.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Karlie Kulas at karlie.kulas@state.mn.us.

About Commerce Department

Commerce protects the public interest through a broad range of regulations and programs. We oversee more than 40 industry areas in Minnesota and license about 250,000 professionals and businesses to ensure that their services and products are fair, accessible and comply with state laws.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.