Life and Health Insurance Policy Examiner 1

Are you a strong critical thinker who would enjoy functioning as an integral component of the Insurance Department's Policy Review Division? We are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented professional to take on the vital role of Life and Health Insurance Policy Examiner 1. This is an opportunity to analyze life and health (L&H) insurance policy form filings, which may include but are not limited to credit, accident and health, annuity, and life insurance. Showcase your analytical skills while embarking upon a challenging yet rewarding career path, apply today!

As a Life and Health Insurance Policy Examiner 1, you will receive on-the-job training pertaining to the review and examination of L&H assigned policy form filings to determine if they conform to state and federal insurance laws and regulations. Within this role, you will learn how to read, comprehend, and apply positions, laws, and regulations to life, accident, and health insurance products and policy form examinations. This professional will become proficient in analyzing each form, policy, rider, and endorsement contained in the L&H filing, and identifying areas where additional data or clarification may be needed on the filing. In addition, you will become familiar with federal L&H insurance program or federal legislation developments to learn how they may impact state L&H insurance laws. You will have the opportunity to attend the National Association Insurance Commissioner committee or Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission committees, working groups, or task force meetings to gain exposure to national L&H issues.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are imperative in order to collaborate with other department examiners, actuaries, and bureaus, or other departments to complete filings or resolve issues as needed. You will also respond to questions and communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding filing issues, L&H product or process questions, consumer complaints, press inquiries, or other related matters.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, and report to the office 1 day per month. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Financial Management Trainee, or an Administration and Management Trainee or in any other Trainee class which is Management related that involved insurance policy examination work, including at least six months in the life and health insurance area; or
• Three years of experience in life and/or accident and health insurance sales or underwriting, or in drafting or reviewing and examining life and/or accident and health insurance policies and forms, or in a closely-related area; and satisfactory completion of two years of business school or college; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included at least one year of experience in life and/or accident and health insurance sales or underwriting, or in drafting or reviewing and examining life and/or accident and health insurance policies and forms; or
• Designation as a Chartered Life Underwriter.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.