Market Analyst (Insurance Examiner)

: Initial Posting Date: 05/02/2025 Application Deadline: 05/18/2025 Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services Salary Range: $6,123 - $9,409 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Market Analyst (Insurance Examiner) : Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). DFR's mission supports that of the department by protecting Oregonians' access to fair products and services through education, regulation, and consumer assistance. The division is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions, the availability and affordability of financial products, and the fair treatment of consumers. Functions include licensing, regulating, and monitoring the conduct of banks, credit unions, financial services providers, health care service contractors, insurance companies, and licensed or registered agents of such entities. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). What's in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible for fully remote work once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. The incumbent may occasionally be asked to work from the office on an as-needed basis. Here's what you will do: As a Market Analyst, you will perform market analysis and examinations on foreign and domestic insurance companies doing business in Oregon to assure they are in compliance with the provisions of the Oregon Insurance Code, Administrative Rules, and other laws. You will also address any market conduct problems through appropriate corrective actions necessary to protect the insurance-buying public. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description by clicking here . Here's what you need to qualify: The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at the Insurance Examiner level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the Insurance Examiner Entry minimum qualifications to apply as we may consider underfilling the position for up to 2 years. Underfill candidates will be paid at the Insurance Examiner Entry salary range of $5,066 to $7,774 monthly and must meet the qualifications for the Insurance Examiner level within 2 years of hire. Insurance Examiner Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold the Accredited Insurance Examiner (AIE) or Certified Insurance Examiner (CIE) designation offered through the Insurance Regulatory Examiners Society

Insurance Examiner Entry Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in any discipline. (Three more years of relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree)

OR

• One and one half (1.5 years) years of experience in insurance compliance examination work, auditing, accounting, underwriting, claims adjudication, or loss adjusting work related to the insurance industry; AND an associate degree in any discipline. (One more year of relevant experience may substitute for the associate's degree)

Requested Skills:

• Understanding of regulations and regulatory guidance such as federal law, Oregon statutes, Oregon administrative rules, and other documents such as insurance contracts
• Technical and report writing, including the ability to provide clarity in documents with regulatory language
• Excellent team-oriented interpersonal skills
• Proficient using Microsoft Excel including sorting data, querying data functions, analyzing data, using logic functions, and data cleaning
• Experience reviewing or creating insurance forms and communicating insurance terms

Application information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you're already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.
• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources . NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
• We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program .
• The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information: Learn more about DCBS DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops Understanding the State Application Process Help and Support webpage For more information you may contact us by e-mail at View email address on us.fitly.work . DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. For more information, please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .