Minimum Qualifications
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, is responsible for credentialed professional insurance zone examination work of considerable difficulty and zone and non-zone examination lead work of average difficulty in the analysis of the operations and financial solvency of insurance companies; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: This is the advanced working level class in the credentialed Insurance Examiner sub-series. An employee in this class assists the examiner-in-charge of insurance company zone examinations, serves as examiner-in-charge of non-zone examinations of Tennessee companies licensed in multiple states, or may occasionally function as the examiner-in-charge of zone examinations. Work involves examining records and company statements, preparing reports, and performing planning functions, preliminary analytical reviews, and lead responsibilities. This class differs from Insurance Examiner-AFE in that an incumbent of the latter may participate in but does not usually assist the examiner-in-charge of zone examinations. This class differs from Examiner-In-Charge-CFE in that an incumbent of the latter always serves as an examiner-in-charge.
Other Requirements
- Assists the examiner-in-charge with training of new examiners; signs affidavits for zone examinations which were lead by examiners-in-charge from non-accredited states.
- Assists the examiner-in-charge of a zone examination in planning the examination, budgeting time, assessing materiality, reviewing independent CPA work papers to determine usefulness, evaluating controls, completing planning questionnaires, performing preliminary analytical reviews, reviewing holding company records and reinsurance records, and preparing specific risk analysis cycles.
- Travels both in-state and out-of-state to examine and audit insurance company annual financial statements, ledgers, accounts, and related computer documents to ensure compliance with accepted accounting principles and practices and adherence to state laws, rules, and regulations.
- Conducts test checks and samplings of income and disbursement items and accounts maintained during the period of examination to determine statutory compliance and the use of sound business practices.
- Calculates the amount of company liabilities, including commissions, taxes, bills, and stockholder and policyholder dividends to determine if ample reserves from policyholder surplus exist to cover company expenditures.
- Performs statutory accounting in identifying and verifying company assets; prepares statements of income and disbursements, assets and liabilities, underwriting and investment exhibits, and necessary supporting schedules.
- Reviews insurance company claims and policy files to ensure proper and equitable treatment of policyholders; examines corporate structure, managerial procedures and practices, record-keeping systems, and marketing practices of insurance companies to determine statutory compliance and sound insurance business practices.
- Prepares detailed and complex insurance examination narrative reports and supporting financial and statistical documents and makes recommendations for corrective measures.
- Establishes and maintains a variety of personal contacts with insurance company executives and other personnel, accountants, attorneys, actuaries, underwriters, and departmental associates to resolve problems uncovered in insurance examinations and explain, interpret, and enforce departmental policies and procedures and federal and state insurance laws, rules, and regulations.
- Checks insurance company premium tax returns against financial statements to ensure that the proper amount has been paid; assesses penalties to companies failing to correctly pay premium taxes.
- Provides information on examination developments to the examiner-in-charge; prepares reports reflecting dissenting opinions on significant issues which are not included in majority reports; reports unresolved differences to the chief examiner and zone secretary on zone examinations.
- Plans zone examinations and non-zone examinations of Tennessee companies licensed to do business in multiple states, budgeting time, assessing materiality, reviewing independent CPA work papers to determine usefulness, evaluating controls, and completing planning questionnaires; performs preliminary analytical reviews, reviews holding company records and reinsurance records, and prepares specific risk analysis cycles.
- Assigns work to examiners on zone and non-zone examinations; reviews and, where necessary, revises examiners' detailed work plans; monitors progress against plans and takes necessary action to ensure that examinations are completed on time; reviews examiners' work papers to ensure that findings and conclusions are supported.
- May participate in non-zone examinations.
- May serve as examiner-in-charge of zone examinations.
Job Overview
Education and Experience: Current designation as a Certified Financial Examiner recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Competencies (KSA's)
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Current designation as a Certified Financial Examiner recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. A valid motor vehicle operator license may be required.
EXAMINATION METHOD: Education and experience rating, 100%.
State Employee Benefits
- Insurance There are a variety of insurance options available to state employees including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Annual Leave Full-time employees earn annual leave each month at a rated based on years of service as follows:
Years of Service
- 0 up to 5
- 5 up to 10
- 10 up to 20
- 20 or more
Annual Leave Earned per Month
- 1 day
- 1 and ½ days
- 1 and ¾ days
- 2 days
Maximum Allowable days
- 30 days
- 36 days
- 39 days
- 42 days
- Leave earned in excess of the maximum allowable days will be transferred to the employee's sick leave account annually on the employee's anniversary hire date.
- Sick Leave All full-time employees accrue 1 day (7.5 hours) of sick leave per month, provided they work the major portion of that month.
- Bereavement Leave Leave with pay is granted for three days in the event of the death of an employee's spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parents, grandparents, siblings, stepparents, foster parents, or parents-in-law without charge to the employee's leave time. Two additional days of sick leave may be granted to provide a total of five days absence for this purpose.
- Family Medical Leave Allows up to twelve work weeks of leave* each year to eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons. Continued health insurance coverage is provided during the leave period, and the employee is reinstated to the same or an equivalent position once the leave period has ended.
- Leave may or may not be paid leave, depending on individual employee's leave balances for earned leave.
- Parental Leave Parental leave is an absence from work granted any employee who has been employed in state service for at least 12 consecutive months as a full-time employee. Parental leave is a combination of sick, annual, or special leave without pay for a period not to exceed four months following the birth of a child.
- Military Leave Granted in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Holidays Each year, full-time state employees receive 11 holidays off with pay.
- Retirement State employees are automatically members of the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System . (TCRS) Employees must accrue 5 years of creditable state service to be vested (guaranteed retirement benefits when age requirements are met). Vested members of TCRS become eligible for service retirement upon completion of 30 years of creditable service or upon attainment of age 60.
- Deferred Compensation Employees may choose to make pre-tax contributions to a variety of investment options through the 401(k) plan or the 457 plan. A minimum $20 monthly contribution is required to participate in the plans. For the 401(k) plan, the state will match the $50 per month minimum contribution. The $50 match policy is evaluated on an annual basis.
- Flexible Benefits Plan Under this program certain specific expenses (e.g.,medical and dental insurance premiums, medical expenses, dependent day care expenses) can be deducted from an employee's paycheck prior to taxes, resulting in a lower taxable income level.
- Higher Education Fee Discounts and Waivers A 25% discount on undergraduate tuition at any state operated institution of higher learning in Tennessee is available to children 23 years of age or under of full time state employees. In addition, full-time state employees with six months of continuous service are eligible to have tuition fees waived for one course per semester at a state institution. For further information on higher education discounts, click on Chapter 1540 on the Secretary of State Rules and Regulations web page.
- Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) Program (BEST) The Baccalaureate Education System Trust (BEST) was created by the Tennessee General Assembly for the purpose of providing Tennessee families with a means to save for their children's future college education costs.
- Wellness Program The State Employee Wellness Program works to increase employees´ knowledge of options for healthier lifestyles through information and events that focus on improving behaviors affecting your health. Some specific benefits offered through the program include health risk assessments, fitness events, smoking cessation programs, and various other benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EAP is a confidential counseling and referral service for all employees and their dependents. All services are strictly confidential and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.