INSURANCE EXAMINER I - DOWNTOWN, OAHU

About the role

The Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs seeks to hire an examiner to conduct examinations of various insurance entities and supervise audits and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conducts examinations of insurance companies, fraternal organizations, mutual benefit, hospital and medical associations, and domestic insurance rating organizations to assess solvency, management, and compliance with laws.
• Supervises examinations and audits of insurance agencies to ensure adherence to insurance laws.
• Supervises the annual audit of all insurance organizations' premium tax, financial, and operating statements, collects premium taxes, and prepares annual reports.
• Assigns work and consolidates and analyzes results of all examinations, audits, and investigations.
• Prepares examination and audit reports.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization to Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university with at least twelve (12) semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing subjects.
• Experience: One year of professional experience in accounting or auditing, and two years of professional experience in accounting in the insurance field or auditing of insurance business operations.

Qualifications

• Relevant Substitutions: May apply for relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted professional accounting and auditing principles and practices.
• Understanding of the insurance industry organization, operations, and practices.
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of insurance businesses.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: 13 paid holidays each year; 14 during an election year.
• Paid Vacation: 21 days per year from the FIRST year of employment.
• Paid Sick Leave: 21 days per year from the FIRST year, no limit on accumulation.
• Health Insurance: State pays part of the premiums for a Medical, Drug, Vision, and Dental Plan.
• Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for employees.
• Retirement Plan: State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees.
• Premium Conversion Plan: Increase take-home pay by having the State deduct health care premiums before payroll taxes.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Reduce federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through tax-savings benefit program.
• Transportation Benefits: Deduct qualified transportation expenses through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary pre-tax retirement savings plan.
• Temporary Disability Insurance: Benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness.
• Social Security: Employee's social security account is contributed to by the State.

Pay

$5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Schedule

Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. Applications can be filed on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.