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Life and Health Insurance Policy Examiner 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
393 Walnut Street (Show on map)
Dec 31, 2025
THE POSITION Are you eager to use and grow your knowledge of life and health insurance principles and practices, including principles and practices of underwriting and the socio-economic influences of insurance? Join the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, Policy Review Division as a Life and Health Insurance Policy Examiner 1. This is your chance to help protect our state's insurance consumers by reviewing various types of insurance policies and related forms to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Our responsive and results-oriented team embraces continual learning and flexibility as the industry changes while offering a variety of opportunities for career advancement. Apply now and play an important role in the fair and effective regulation of Pennsylvania's insurance marketplace with us! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will review and analyze filings of complex credit, accident and health, annuity and life insurance policies and related forms for compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities will involve collecting and analyzing information, approving forms that comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, and disapproving forms that do not comply. This includes writing and sending official objection letters stating in detail the reasons for objection. We will also rely on you to communicate with companies, consultants, and legal counsel through correspondence, telephone, and meetings to discuss and resolve these objections, filing issues, and other related matters. A teamwork mindset is essential as you will also assist with training and cross training activities, the review of proposed changes to insurance laws and regulations, and the preparation of form review checklists to keep department work product efficient, effective, and consistent for the benefit of all insurance consumers in Pennsylvania. Do not miss this chance to take the next step in your career with our premier insurance regulatory team. Join us and achieve your professional goals! Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 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 as a Financial Management Trainee, or an Administration and Management Trainee or in any other Trainee class which is Management related that involved insurance policy examination work (Commonwealth job titles or equivalent Federal Government job titles, as determined by the Office of Administration), including at least six months in the life and health insurance area; or Three years of experience in life and/or accident and health insurance sales or underwriting, or in drafting or reviewing and examining life and/or accident and health insurance policies and forms, or in a closely-related area; and satisfactory completion of two years of business school or college; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training which included at least one year of experience in life and/or accident and health insurance sales or underwriting, or in drafting or reviewing and examining life and/or accident and health insurance policies and forms; or Designation as a Chartered Life Underwriter. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.