Insurance Investigator I/II/III - REPOST

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.  Staff members are subject matter experts who serve as a resource for lawmakers, consumers, and other public and private entities.

**Salary Guidelines Apply**

Insurance Investigator I      grade 14      $53,808 - $55,786/year, with potential progression to $86,322/year

Insurance Investigator II     grade 15      $57,275 - $92,108/year

Insurance Investigator III    grade 16      $60,987 - $98,313/year

The Property and Casualty Complaints Insurance Investigator assists the citizens of Maryland with their written or verbal complaints and inquiries to ensure that insurers and their representatives, premium finance companies, motor clubs and all others over which  we have jurisdiction have complied with the applicable laws and the relevant terms of insurance policies when settling claims, canceling or non-renewing insurance policies, or taking any other action with respect to the complainants.  Formal investigations are initiated upon receipt of written complaints and investigated by written inquiries and responses between the Investigator, licensee and complainant. Investigators provide management with a proposed decision letter citing compliance with or violation of relevant Maryland insurance law and policy terms and conditions at the conclusion of each complaint investigation.  Investigators may be called upon to prepare files for administrative hearings and /or to provide testimony at such hearings.

This is a hybrid position. The incumbent will be required to work in the office, located at 200 St. Paul Place, 26^th floor, two days a week and three days remotely. 

Insurance Investigator I

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Insurance, Business, or related fields.

Experience:  None

Note: 

1. Four years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry as an investigator, adjuster, underwriter or agent may be substituted for the education requirement.

2. A minimum of three (3) years' experience working within the Maryland Insurance Administration, or another state's insurance regulatory agency, in property and casualty capacity as an investigator, examiner, enforcement officer, customer service representative or administrative support capacity may be substituted for the education requirement.

Insurance Investigator II

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Insurance, Business, or related fields.

Experience:  One year of experience in the property and casualty industry as an investigator, adjuster, underwriter or agent.

Note: 

1. Four years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry as an investigator, adjuster, underwriter or agent may be substituted for the education requirement.  

2. A minimum of three (3) years' experience working within the Maryland Insurance Administration, or another state's insurance regulatory agency, in a property and casualty capacity as an investigator, examiner, enforcement officer, customer service representative or administrative support capacity may be substituted for the education requirement. 

3. Possession of J.D. degree may substitute for minimum qualifications

Insurance Investigator III

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Insurance, Business, or related fields.

Experience:  Two years of experience in the property and casualty industry as an investigator, adjuster, underwriter or agent.

Note: 

1. Four years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry as an investigator, adjuster, underwriter or agent may be substituted for the education requirement.  

2. A minimum of three (3) years' experience working within the Maryland Insurance Administration, or another state's insurance regulatory agency, in a property and casualty capacity as an investigator, examiner, enforcement officer, customer service representative or administrative support capacity may be substituted for the education requirement. 

3. Possession of J.D. degree and one (1) year experience in the property and casualty industry as an investigator, adjuster, underwriter or agent may be substituted for the minimum requirements. 

• Commercial underwriting and rating experience and/or property claim adjusting experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of insurance laws including the Annotated Code of Maryland, Insurance Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations ("COMAR").
• English to Spanish, Spanish to English oral and written communications skills is preferred.
• Excellent customer service, communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills a must. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

If you have any questions concerning this recruitment, please contact lynn.hill@maryland.gov.  

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 #: 24-009638-0007

200 St. Paul Place, Suite 2700

Baltimore, MD 21202

Incomplete submissions will not receive consideration.

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