NAIC Relations and Policy Coordination Manager

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.  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. 

 * This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. 

Baltimore City (potential for hybrid between office and teleworking)

The Office of the Commissioner, within the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA), is recruiting to fill an NAIC Relations and Policy Coordination Manager position. This position provides strategic high-level support to the Office of the Commissioner for industry affairs, including management of the Administration’s involvement with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).

The incumbent will provide key organizational support, including but not limited to the oversight and monitoring of staff reports on all NAIC Committee, Task Force, and Working Group activities and will coordinate policy considerations for NAIC-related matters of interest. The position will act as the NAIC liaison for the Administration and will serve as an intermediary between the Office of the Commissioner and the MIA’s subject matter experts, internally; and the NAIC Support Staff, industry representatives, and state insurance regulators from other Departments of Insurance, externally. To successfully perform the duties of this position, the candidate must have strong reading comprehension, organizational, and analytical skills and must be able to write and communicate effectively regarding policy-related issues.

Periodic travel to NAIC-related events is required.

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

Experience: At least two (2) years of professional experience within a government relations or policy-related role performing analytical work for an insurance regulatory agency, insurance company, trade organization, or financial services organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business, Administration, Finance, Economics, Political Science, Public Health, International and Global Studies, or related fields is preferred.
• Consulting experience with a focus on policy analysis and regulation is desired.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Please contact: tracey.dailey@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 ensure your cover letter states your interest and salary requirements.

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 #: 23-009642-0001

200 St. Paul Place, Suite #2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

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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. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.