Insurance licensing administrator

Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Work Locations : Ohio Department of Insurance 50 West Town Street Suite 300 Columbus 43215

Organization : Insurance

Classified Indicator : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt : Exempt

Schedule : Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Compensation : 43.29

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Primary Job Skill : Insurance

Technical Skills : Regulatory Compliance, Customer Service, Insurance, Management, Policy Direction

Professional Skills : Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Leading Others, Confidentiality

Agency Contact Name : Kimberly Lowry

Agency Contact Information :

HYBRID- Insurance Licensing Administrator

Job Duties

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.

Licensing Mission Statement :

The License Division’s mission is to issue licenses to qualified applicants. The License Division maintains the licenses for agents and business entities that are in good standing with Ohio’s laws. The License Division is committed to providing the highest level of service to the insurance industry and to the citizens of Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Insurance is seeking a detailed-oriented Insurance Licensing Chief. The purpose of the Insurance Licensing Chief position is to manage a team of insurance licensing supervisors who each manage three (3) to five (5) license processing and/or agent education staff members. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service skills, management experience, and the ability to multi-task several projects/issues at the same time.

What You'll Do:

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and administers insurance licensing activities of multiple units (i.e., agent education, license renewals, agent appointments, etc.) within the insurance licensing division;

• Oversees and coordinates activities within assigned units and supervises insurance licensing supervisors;

• Researches and reviews insurance statutes, regulations, and bulletins to ensure compliance;

• Assists supervisors and staff with performing insurance licensing activities that determine license status, eligibility for initial licensure, and continued license eligibility;

• Oversees collection and processing of insurance fees;

• Ensures compliance with applicable statutes and manages assigned units consistently with divisional and departmental goals and objectives;

• Assists higher-level insurance licensing management in review of existing licensing forms and applications to reflect changes in insurance laws and regulations;

• Recommends procedural revisions for processing licenses;

• Participates in the State of Ohio examination review process;

• Presents testimony at departmental hearings and represents division management at meetings;

What’s in it for you:

The final candidate can expect to be paid at step 1 in the assigned pay range as a new hire, unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract. As an Insurance Licensing Administrator, you will receive an increase after six (6) months then an annual step increase until you reach the last step in the pay range. Additionally, there are opportunities for possible annual cost of living (COLA) adjustments and a longevity pay supplement after five (5) years of state service.

This position is designated as telework eligible. The agency has a 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!

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in business, insurance, criminal justice, law enforcement, computer science or liberal arts; 7 years experience in insurance field (i.e., regulatory, industry) (e.g., agent licensing, compliance, & legal) to include 24 months training or 24 months experience in management &/or employee training & development and 12 months training or 12 months experience in operation of personal computer.

Or 24 months experience as Insurance Licensing Supervisor, 66755

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Insurance

Technical Skills: Insurance, Customer Service, Regulatory Compliance, Management, Policy Direction

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Decision Making, Confidentiality, Leading Others, Critical Thinking

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.

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 insurance practices governing insurance licensing division; federal & state insurance laws, regulations & standards & agency policies & procedures governing insurance licensing process (e.g., Ohio Revised Code dealing with Crimes-Procedures: Title 29; Ohio Revised Code dealing with insurance law: Title 39, Chapters 3905, 3916, 3951, 3953, 3959; Title 1, Chapter 119, 149: Title 17 dealing with incorporated agencies for insurance; Administrative Codes 3901-1, 3901-3 & 3901-5); investigative principles/techniques to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ethic & professional standards*; managerial principles/techniques*; supervisory principles/techniques; employee training & development; office management, public relations. Skill in operation of personal computer &/or mainframe computer. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with insurance officials & general public; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; prepare accurate & concise reports.

(*) 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:

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**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 or calling . 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. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) prohibits individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management control over a property of a state agency.