Insurance Company Examiner I

Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Company Services Group

Job Classification Title

Insurance Company Examiner I (NS)

Position Number

60013679

Grade

NC12

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

Salary Recruitment Range: $45,703 - $69,628
Salary Grade: NC12
This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and up to one remote workday per week. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
Primary Purpose of the Position:
This Financial Analyst position, which is part of the Captive Insurance Companies Division, will conduct financial analysis of North Carolina domestic captive insurance companies ("captive insurers") and captive insurer/captive management license applicants, utilizing the latest automated financial analysis systems and procedures intended to safeguard the financial solvency of these insurance companies. The position will evaluate applications to determine if the captive insurers or captive manager applicants meet the requirements for approval or licensing, and upon completion of each evaluation, this position will recommend appropriate North Carolina Department of Insurance ("Department") action. The position will also conduct financial analysis of licensed captive insurers to determine if they are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and accounting practices required by this State. This position will render an opinion on the financial health of each assigned captive insurers, recommend any appropriate corrective actions, evaluate captive insurers proposals such as material business plans changes, dividend payments, and loans to or investment in affiliates, which require the approval of the Commissioner. The position will interact with people at all levels of experience within the captive insurer industry as well as within this Department. This interaction may include attendance at captive insurer conferences and events. The work is guided by state laws and regulations, Departmental policies and procedures, and guidance provided by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

• Basic knowledge of financial statements, financial ratios, and the impact of journal entries on financial statement components.
• Basic understanding of insurance concepts.
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and testing methods, generally accepted and statutory accounting principles (GAAP & SSAP), financial accounting concepts and theories and financial analysis procedures.
• Work experience communicating effectively in a clear and concise manner, in both oral and written form. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited college or university, with the appropriate courses in accounting as defined in 21 NCAC 8A.0309 and other courses required to qualify as a candidate for the uniform certified public accountant examination, based on the examination requirements in effect at the time of graduation.

*Please upload a copy your transcripts to demonstrate your completion of the required accounting courses.

Benefits of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits include:

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA 
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• Why Work For NC?
• NC OSHR: Benefits.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an online application using the “APPLY” button above.

  
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

***Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. 

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.
  
The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.

• Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.
• Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.

Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system. Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which they have applied.

For more information about NCDOI: http://www.ncdoi.gov/

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Carlie Grace Perry

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]