HYBRID- Insurance Examiner/Analyst 2

HYBRID- Insurance Examiner/Analyst 2

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) was established in 1872 as an agency charged with overseeing insurance regulations, enforcing statutes mandating consumer protections, educating consumers, and fostering the stability of insurance markets in Ohio.

Today, the mission of the Ohio Department of Insurance is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers.

Please visit our website Department of Insurance and also find us on LinkedIn.

Risk Assessment Mission Statement:

The mission of Risk Assessment is to monitor the financial solvency of insurance companies licensed in the state of Ohio. Staff also monitors insurers’ statutory and solvency compliance on an ongoing basis and conducts statutory examinations.

The Office of Risk Assessment is seeking a financially minded candidate with an advanced level of experience analyzing complex financial reports, reviewing and modifying data, and who can determine appropriate course of action to resolve complex issues.

If this sounds interesting to you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity with the Office of Risk Assessment.

What You'll Do:

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs in-house analysis of domestic &/or foreign insurance companies’ financial condition to determine solvency & compliance to statutes & regulations, contacts companies regarding findings, determines need for subsequent action based on insurance companies responses to examinations & analysis.
• Prepares & recommends level of priority for each company & reviews audited financial statements, & other financial reports & periodically conducts reviews of other Insurance Examiner/Analyst findings.
• Evaluates insurance companies’ operations to determine if prior review recommendations have been implemented, assesses company progress toward implementation of prior examination & analysis recommendations & assumes responsibility for examination &/or analysis reports.
• Conducts, develops & maintains analysis process for use in financial assessment of annual & quarterly statements & maintains regulatory status reports for foreign &/or domestic companies; reviews various financial transactions for appropriateness & compliance to statutes & regulations.
• Performs comprehensive audits of all books, records, assets, liabilities, income, disbursements & operating policies & procedures & examines contracts to determine legality & propriety.
• Represents department at meetings with insurance companies &/or outside agencies; provides written &/or verbal response for request for information.

What’s in it for you:

This position is designated as telework eligible. The agency hasa hybrid work model (i.e., working in the office and working from home on a schedule based on operational need). As such, successful candidates must have and maintain internet at their remote location during normal working hours. In addition, employees must reside in Ohio and within a reasonable distance from the Department location to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

Technical Skills: Insurance, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Regulatory Compliance, Interpreting Financial Statements

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Results Oriented, Time Management, Written Communication

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free Workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Knowledge of financial &/or cost accounting; insurance, economics, finance or business administration; auditing principles& procedures; statistics; advanced mathematics (e.g., calculus, analytical geometry, algebra); state laws & rules governing insurance company operations*. Skill in use of calculator/adding machine; operation of personal computer*. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; use proper research methods in gathering data; write & proofread technical reports of examination findings; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with insurance company officials, creditors & other interested parties.

(*) Developed after employment.

Application Procedures:

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application and clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document in detail any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the positions(s) applying for. All answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments to your application are not accepted for this job posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted.

Educational Transcripts:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if selected for an interview. Failure to provide the transcript at the time of the interview will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Status of Posted Positions:

You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. Questions about the position not pertaining to your application status can be directed to: Kim Lowry @ 614-644-2681.

**Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to the email address provided on your application.**

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Reasonable Accommodation: ODI does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA employment regulations. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the agency Human Resource Offices’ ADA Coordinator, Andrew Skal, by emailing Andrew.Skal@insurance.ohio.gov or calling 614-644-3264. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to participate in a structured interview.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.