State of North Carolina Insurance Consumer Analyst II

Description of Work

Repost all previous applicants will need to reapply.

This posting will fill two positions (60013578 & 65024342)

Salary Recruitment Range: $42,464 - $55,000
Salary Grade: NC11 

 

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Mission of the Department of Insurance:

To promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

This position analyzes, researches, and pursues resolution of citizens written Life and Health insurance complaints, and provides telephone assistance to citizens who call with insurance-related questions and concerns. Position is also responsible, based on information from consumers, for identifying company, agent and industry issues and trends that may require closer regulatory review by the Department. Position requires knowledge and experience of life and health insurance products.  The position also requires extensive verbal and written interaction with the general public and with regulated entities, including occasional public speaking opportunities, and possible participation in informal conferences and administrative hearings involving regulated entities. Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills are essential. This position is in the Consumer Services Division.

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:
   

• 12 Annual paid Holidays 
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC 
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision 
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:
 
 https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Documented experience with Life and Health insurance principles and practices and North Carolina insurance laws and regulations.
• Documented experience with Life and Health  insurance policies and coverages, terminology and costs.
• Documented experience analyzing a variety of complaints, apply insurance laws and regulations, draw valid conclusions, and document findings in reports and correspondence to consumers.
• Documented experience interpreting and applying various insurance laws and regulations.
• Documented experience  translating technical insurance language into layman terminology.
• Documented experience with making presentations before groups of consumers and/or insurance and regulated entity personnel or other interested/affected parties.
• Documented experience in Life and Health Insurance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree business or economics or a related program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in insurance underwriting, claims, or policyholder service; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
 

Supplemental and Contact Information

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using the “APPLY” button above. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. 

Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.
 
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.
 
The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.
 
The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.
 
 ***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***
 
 ***Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***
 
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
 
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.
 
Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link.  Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which they have applied.