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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Insurance Company Licensing Specialist in Pennsylvania
Insurance Company Licensing Specialist
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Insurance Company Licensing Specialist
Salary
$58,035.00 - $88,235.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-22508-04090
Department
Insurance Department
Division
IN Cpny Lcnsng Div
Opening Date
04/25/2025
Closing Date
5/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
04090
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
A4
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00093220
Bureau / Division
Insurance Department, Bureau of Licensing and Financial Analysis
Worksite Address
393 Walnut Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17128
Contact Name
Collette Rebuck
Contact Email
corebuck@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
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THE POSITION
Are you skilled at evaluating information and making sound judgements? If so, pursue the next milestone in your professional journey with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Bureau of Licensing and Financial Analysis. As an Insurance Company Licensing Specialist, you will utilize your strengths to review and recommend approval or disapproval of applications for licensure or registration as domestic insurers, foreign insurers, and other risk-bearing and non-risk-bearing entities. Apply today to become a subject matter expert of our licensing laws and regulations!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Within this role, you will be tasked with evaluating applications from entities seeking to be registered as surplus lines insurers, risk retention groups, risk purchasing groups, pharmacy benefit managers, auditing entities, reinsurers, and other entities under the jurisdiction of the Insurance Department. Work involves conducting market share analyses upon notification of mergers of companies licensed in PA as well as reviewing proposed corporate names and issuing letters of approval or disapproval. You will also have the opportunity to provide guidance to Insurance Department personnel, state regulators, other Commonwealth agencies, and the general public regarding licensing and insurance holding company matters. Additional responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and making recommendations for approval or disapproval of applications for:
Initial licensure for newly organized domestic insurers, health maintenance organizations, and other risk-bearing entities domiciled in Pennsylvania
The merger or acquisition of domestic insurers
Foreign insurance companies seeking to re-domesticate to and licensure in Pennsylvania
Domestic and foreign insurance companies seeking to amend their certificates of authority
Non-risk-bearing entities including insurance administrators, viatical settlement providers, reinsurance intermediary brokers, reinsurance intermediary managers, managing general agents, managers, exclusive general agents, and insurance premium finance companies
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. You will be required to report in-office one 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
One year of professional regulatory experience in the review and analysis of insurance corporation proposals, filings, operations, financial conditions or licensure requests and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or a closely related field;or
One year of professional experience in analyzing financial statements of insurance companies, or examining the financial conditions of insurance companies or operations of insurance companies, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance or a closely related field; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of professional experience in analyzing financial statements of insurance companies, or examining the financial conditions of insurance companies or operations of insurance companies.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional experience in analyzing financial statements of insurance companies, or examining the financial conditions of insurance companies or operations of insurance companies?
Yes
No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess one or more years of full-time professional regulatory experience in the review and analysis of insurance corporation proposals, filings, operations, financial conditions or licensure requests?
Yes
No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
06
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – ANALYZING INFORMATION
Analyze and review insurance topics such as application approval/disapproval, certificates of authority, and control filings. Recommend alternative solutions or resolutions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing and reviewing insurance related topics. I provided recommendations for resolution.
B. I have experience analyzing and reviewing issues NOT related to insurance. I provided recommendations for resolution.
C. I have experience analyzing and reviewing issues of ANY topic; however, someone else provided recommendations for resolution.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to data analysis or statistics
E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
07
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience reviewing and analyzing information - specify the topic area.
Your experience recommending resolutions.
08
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
09
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – RESEARCH
Researches and analyzes pertinent insurance related data and information such as legislation, policies, procedures, staffing, operations, program measures, procurement, and program impacts to construct charts, graphs, and reports to be used in program, fiscal, and policy analysis.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience researching databases, records, and files for various projects and reports. When given a topic, I was responsible for compiling all available documents from a variety of data sources.
B. I have experience retrieving specifically requested records and files from a single records location.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods, research design and analysis, or data collection.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
10
In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
Your experience researching databases, records, and files.
Your specific responsibilities.
11
If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
12
WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Compiles information for reports, manuals, letters, memoranda, training materials, policies, and procedures, in order to record information, respond to correspondence, or disseminate information. Formats document submissions for review, approval, and distribution to a variety of audiences.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing reports or correspondence to record or provide information. I was responsible for the final content of the documents.
B. I have experience drafting reports or correspondence to record or provide information. Someone else was responsible for the final content of the documents.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to business writing, technical writing, English composition, or journalism.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to written communication.
.Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
15
WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – CUSTOMER SERVICE
Communicates with Insurance Department personnel, state regulators, Commonwealth agencies, and the general public to answer inquiries regarding licensing and insurance holding company matters and resolve issues or complaints. This often includes the explanation of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Utilizes customer service skills to prevent or manage adversarial situations.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing customer service to answer inquiries and resolve issues or complaints
B. I have experience providing customer service to answer inquiries. I referred issues, and complaints to the appropriate area for resolution.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to customer service relations, or conflict resolution.
D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to providing customer service.
The type(s) of documents you prepared
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov