Director - State Insurance Program (EXECUTIVE VII)

Introduction

Lead with purpose. Make an impact that insures Maryland’s future!� \r\n�\r\nThe Insurance Division of the Maryland State\r\nTreasurer’s Office is statutorily\r\nresponsible for administering the State’s Insurance Program in accordance\r\nwith State Government and State Finance & Procurement law.� The Program is comprised of both commercial and\r\nself-insurance. Commercial insurance policies are procured to cover\r\ncatastrophic property and liability losses, and other obligations derived from\r\nState contracts, statutes and regulations. Among the several exposures covered\r\nby commercial policies are State maintained toll bridges and tunnels, rail\r\noperations, assorted professional liability exposures and student athlete\r\naccidents. The State also self-insures a significant portion of its exposures\r\nand maintains the State Insurance Trust Fund to pay claims and the costs\r\nassociated with handling those claims. Self-insurance coverage includes\r\nState-owned real and personal property, vehicles, and liability claims covered\r\nunder the Maryland Tort Claims Act.\r\n�\r\nThe Division is made up of four units:�Underwriting,\r\nLoss\r\nPrevention, Claims & Tort Litigation, and Workers Compensation Contract\r\nManagement. The Division’s goal is to provide statewide risk management through\r\nloss protection (Underwriting), loss control (Loss Prevention), loss\r\nrestoration (Claims & Tort Litigation), and contract administration and\r\nadvocacy for State employee injury coverage (Workers’ Compensation).� Operating under directives unlike those of\r\nprivate sector & for-profit insurance companies, the State Insurance\r\nProgram’s purpose is to achieve the utmost public good for the State and its\r\ncitizens. \r\n

GRADE

EPP 0004\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

80 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD 21401\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Director of the State’s Insurance Program in the Insurance Division of the Office of the State Treasurer, and reports to the Chief Deputy Treasurer. The Director’s role is to unequivocally support the vision and goals of the Chief Deputy Treasurer and Treasurer in carrying out the Division’s mission: to act as a steward for the State Insurance Trust Fund, to procure all of the State’s 55+ commercial insurance programs in order to protect the Trust Fund from catastrophic loss, to ensure compliance with State laws and regulations, to provide oversight on loss control and litigation, and to ensure proper oversight of the Division’s Claims Unit matters. The Director provides hands-on leadership, support and coverage for all staff and oversees all activities of the Division. As a government entity and Constitutional office, regular statistical tracking and reporting is a necessity to manage the effective operations of the division.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position is a full-time State Government\r\nemployee. This Executive Service position is at-will and serves at the pleasure\r\nof the Maryland State Treasurer. The scope of this position is broad, dynamic\r\nand diverse. Along with managing the activities of the Insurance Division, the\r\nDirector oversees collaboration with key personnel at all State agencies to develop\r\nand implement strategic plans for effective insurance management. The Director\r\nworks closely with the Office of the Attorney General and agency Assistant\r\nAttorneys General for litigated tort claims at respective agencies, serves as a\r\nsubject matter expert on the Insurance Review Committee, and controls\r\nsettlement authority on behalf of the Treasurer. As the State’s lead authority\r\nfor Insurance matters, the Director is responsible for developing policy related\r\nto the State’s Insurance Program, drafting Statewide regulations to support\r\npolicy, recommending and drafting statutory changes, and preparing and\r\ndelivering testimony before the General Assembly.\r\n�\r\nThe\r\nideal candidate\r\nmust be well versed in all areas of insurance, demonstrate professional tact\r\nand judgement, and be willing to fully engage in all aspects of insurance\r\nadministration. This position requires meticulous interest in detail, vigor and\r\nvim, and leadership that is driven by confidence and devotion.� If you are up for the challenge, read on for\r\ndetails to apply!\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred\r\nQualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year\r\n college or university\r\n Minimum of 5 years of experience in management, preferably in\r\n governmental operations and/or commercial insurance\r\n Demonstrated understanding of self-insurance, claims processing,\r\n and litigation\r\n Knowledge of State Government\r\n Knowledge of the Maryland Tort Claims Act\r\n Experience researching, interpreting,\r\n applying and/or auditing laws, regulations, guidelines or other technical\r\n specifications.\r\n AIC, CPCU, ARM, AU or other insurance industry\r\n designation or related course work\r\n Proven ability to manage varying priorities for\r\n multiple units, and to produce deliverables for self and staff by\r\n established deadlines\r\n Working knowledge of public entity procurement\r\n processes\r\n Experience working with commercial insurance\r\n brokers\r\n Experience working with and presenting to\r\n high-level executives and stakeholders\r\n Experience in diagnosing insurance\r\n issues and orchestrating resolutions\r\n Advanced communication skills, both in\r\n person and in writing\r\n Advanced level experience with Microsoft\r\n 365 products.\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Applicants must be willing to\r\nwork onsite in the Annapolis area. Candidates will be subject to a background\r\ninvestigation to include credit and criminal history.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

This is an at-will, Executive\r\nService position which serves at the pleasure of the Treasurer.� Candidates\r\nwill be selected for interview based on a review and rating of education,\r\ntraining, and experience related to the requirements of the position.� You may be required to complete a\r\nqualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.� Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on\r\nyour application.� Report all experience and education that is\r\nrelated to this position.� Please\r\nsubmit a current resume to supplement your application.\r\n

BENEFITS

WHY WORK FOR THE STATE\r\nOF MARYLAND?� \r\n�\r\n\r\n Job stability and\r\n pinnacle experience (we are a Constitutional Office)\r\n Work-life balance and\r\n valued agency culture\r\n Ability to make your\r\n mark through public service\r\n Conventional hours and\r\n hybrid teleworking schedules\r\n Paid holidays 12-13\r\n per year\r\n Generous paid leave\r\n package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)\r\n State Pension\r\n ('defined benefit' plan)\r\n Tax-deferred\r\n supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457 plans) with $600\r\n State match per year!\r\n Free parking at the US\r\n Naval Academy Stadium\r\n Comprehensive,\r\n subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no\r\n deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health\r\n services\r\n Flexible Spending\r\n Account plans for Health Care and Daycare\r\n State Employees Credit\r\n Union\r\n Direct Deposit\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Job opportunities within the Maryland State\r\nTreasurer’s Office are accessible through JobAps, the Statewide Recruitment,\r\nExamination and Applicant tracking system.\r\nGo to https://jobapscloud.com/MD/\r\nto apply, using the above referenced\r\nrecruitment number.� Please upload a\r\ncurrent copy of your resume with your application.� Electronic application is strongly preferred;\r\nhowever, if you do not have access to a computer, you may send a copy of your\r\nresume by email to hr@treasurer.state.md.us or fax to 410-260-4090.�\r\nAny questions regarding this recruitment or the\r\nrecruitment process may be directed to the State Treasurer’s Office,�Human Resources Office, at 410-260-7078 or email hr@treasurer.state.md.us.\r\nAs an equal\r\nopportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and\r\npromoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.�TTY Users:� Call via Maryland Relay\r\n\r\n