CHIEF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (MIA ADMINISTRATOR IV)

Introduction 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.
GRADE MIA 20 LOCATION OF POSITION Baltimore City (potential for hybrid between office and teleworking) POSITION DUTIES The Maryland Insurance Administration’s Insurance Fraud and Producer Enforcement Division is seeking to fill a position of Chief Enforcement Officer.
This position manages a team of investigators who conduct detailed investigations into allegations of violations of the Insurance Article, by licensed individuals and entities.
Job responsibilities include the management of investigators who interview witnesses and respondents, collect and analyze documents and other evidence, prepare detailed reports, case files, issue subpoenas, and orders to produce.
The Chief will ensure that the unit operates efficiently and effectively, assign and manage complex investigations.
The Chief will testify in Court and Administrative proceedings and work closely with Assistant Attorneys General, as well as other stakeholders, such as law enforcement agencies, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
The Chief will be required to travel Statewide.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Seven years of experience conducting investigations into allegations of violations of law, policy, or procedures; and four (4) years of experience supervising staff involved in conducting complex criminal/civil/administrative investigations.
Note: Additional experience conducting investigations into allegations of violations of law, policy, or procedures may substitute on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will also have: • Strong management/leadership skills • Experience working with attorneys • Practical experience partnering with and acting as a liaison with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Employees in this position will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.
Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Please contact: charrison@maryland.
gov for additional information concerning this recruitment.
Online applications are strongly preferred.
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 an application by mail.
The paper application 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 #: 23-009644-0004 St.
Paul Place, Suite 2700 Baltimore, MD 21202 TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.