ASSOCIATE COMMISSIONER - HEARINGS OFFICER
MIA Executive IV
Recruitment #23-009662-0001
Department | Maryland Insurance Administration |
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Date Opened | 2/3/2023 1:30:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 2/24/2023 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $100,166.00 - $155,248.00/year (Salary Guidelines Apply to State Employees) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Tracey Dailey |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
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 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 that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.**
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
The Maryland Insurance
Administration (MIA) is recruiting for the position of Associate Commissioner-Hearings
Officer. This position reports directly
to the Chief Hearing Officer. As such, this
position will function as the Commissioner’s primary designee under Md. Code Ann., Ins. § 2-210(d) for conducting quasi-judicial
hearings and for the issuance of decisions on complaints stating causes of
action under Md. Code Ann., Jud. Pro. § 3-1701 that are submitted to the
Commissioner under Ins. § 27-1001. In
addition, the Associate Commissioner-Hearings Officer presides over complex and significant cases and assists in the
peer review of the work of other hearing officers and support staff.
POSITION DUTIES
This position will:
·
Serve as a hearing officer for quasi-judicial administrative
hearings, including conducting pre-hearing scheduling conferences, deciding
motions, presiding over evidentiary hearings, and issuing Opinions and Final
Orders on behalf of the Commissioner.
·
Conduct
on-the-record reviews of complaints stating a cause of action under Jud.
Pro. § 3-1701 filed pursuant to Ins. § 27-1001.
·
Review case files related to hearing
requests granted by the MIA to determine whether such cases shall be delegated
to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).
·
Assign files retained for hearing at the
MIA to Hearing Officers.
·
Review
and evaluate proposed decisions from the OAH and any exceptions filed by the
parties, and determine whether to affirm or reverse, in full or in part, and
issue Final Orders on behalf of the Commissioner.
·
Participate
in peer review and training.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Candidate
must hold a juris doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and must
be a member in good standing of the Maryland bar.
Experience: A minimum of
ten (5) years of experience in the litigation of insurance contractual and/or regulatory
issues.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
·
Knowledge of Maryland insurance laws and
regulations.
·
Knowledge of Maryland decisional law
related to insurance coverage and contractual obligations.
·
Experience in conducting or participating
in evidentiary proceedings.
·
Excellent written and verbal communication
and organizational skills.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants selected for an interview will be required to
provide a writing sample and three (3) professional references.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
If you
have any questions concerning this recruitment, please contact tracey.dailey@maryland.gov.
For immediate consideration, you MUST
upload one file (WORD or PDF) at the "Resume" tab that contains:
The online application process is STRONGLY
preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the requested
information via mail. Complete application packets may be mailed to:
Incomplete submissions will not receive
consideration.
TTY Users: call via
Maryland Relay
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.