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Insurance Contract Examiner

Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
Opening Date: August 2, 2019

Closing Date: August 23, 2019 

Job Class Code: 0367
Grade: 22
Salary: $ 37,648 – $51,001 
Location: Augusta, Maine
The Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation is seeking an Insurance Contract Examiner in the Bureau of Insurance, Consumer Health Care Division.
DESCRIPTION: This is administrative work in examining life and health insurance contracts to determine compliance with Maine law. Work includes reviewing policy forms, riders, and endorsements used by insurance companies doing business within Maine; reviewing certificates issued pursuant to out-of-state group policies as well as processing complaints, inquiries, and requests for assistance from the public regarding insurance matters. Work is performed under limited supervision.
Primary responsibilities include:  
  • Examining life and health insurance contracts for compliance with Maine law
  • Coordinating contract reviews with regulators, including federal regulators
  • Interacting with insurance representatives to ensure contracts are in compliance with Maine law
  • Researching consumer and industry issues relating to life and health products and resolving consumer inquiries and complaints
 To be successful in the position, you must have knowledge of and experience in:
  • Life, health and accident insurance
  • State insurance laws, rules and regulations
  • Federal insurance programs
  • Practices and procedures of insurance and related industries
  • Communicating effectively with staff and state officials
  • Speaking before various groups to provide information regarding life and health insurance
Minimum qualifications:
A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or related field and one (1) year of experience in the insurance industry -OR- a five (5) year combination of education, training, and/or experience in the insurance industry.
The above examples are not all inclusive and all relevant experience will be considered
Questions about this position should be directed to Deputy Director Kim Davis at kim.e.davis@maine.gov or 207-624-8550.
Why work for the State of Maine?
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking on this link https://mainebhr.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk03j22?cjb_hash=O_IGUg45&apply_now=true along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. If you require a paper application, please contact Human Resources at (207) 623-6700. 
Contact Information: 
Melissa Weiner, Human Resources, at (207)623-6739 or melissa.weiner@maine.gov 
Benefits:
The value of State’s share of Employee’s Retirement Contribution: 14.47% of pay for bargaining unit positions
The value of State-paid Dental Insurance:  $14.31 biweekly.
The value* of State-paid Health Insurance: 
100% State Contribution = $461.75 biweekly / Employee pays nothing
95% State Contribution = $438.66 biweekly / Employee pays: 5% = $23.09 biweekly
90% State Contribution = $415.58 biweekly / Employee pays:10% = $46.17 biweekly
85% State Contribution = $392.49 biweekly / Employee pays:15% = $69.26 biweekly
*The level of the actual value of state paid Health Insurance will be based on the employee's wage rate and status with regard to the health credit premium payment.
Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.