INSURANCE EXAMINER II (WORKING TITLE: INSURANCE ANALYST III) - 43000203

Requisition No: 858813 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: INSURANCE EXAMINER II (WORKING TITLE: INSURANCE ANALYST III) - 43000203

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43000203 

Salary:  $56,100.08 

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: INSURANCE EXAMINER II

WORKING TITLE: INSURANCE ANALYST III

DIVISION: CONSUMER SERVICES

BUREAU: INSURANCE ASSISTANCE

CITY: TAMPA

COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH

SPECIAL NOTES:

It is the agency’s goal to fill multiple positions with this advertisement.

Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Documented technical insurance experience with an insurance adjusting firm, insurance agency, or insurance company OR insurance education.

Preference will be given to applicants who are fluent in English and Spanish (oral and written).

Florida Department of Financial Services requires all employees who hold an insurance license or who have ownership in an insurance agency to place their license in a hold/abeyance status. 

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

This position will start at the non-negotiable salary of $56,100.08 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic principles of risk management and general insurance practices.

Knowledge of techniques for handling issues and complaints and dealing with the public including the angry public.

Skill in use of computers.

Skill in use of WORD.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to review and resolve insurance complaints.

Ability to effectively manage workload and work well independently.

Ability to work well in a team environment and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

This position serves as a customer advocate, providing guidance and assistance to the insurance buying public by answering questions and resolving problems relating to personal lines auto and residential property insurance. 

Responsible for providing guidance and assistance via the Consumer HelpLine (telephone), personal contact, and/or correspondence with insurance purchasers, claimants, attorneys, agents, and adjusters. Handles referrals from other government agencies and other areas of the Department including other state agencies and other state’s insurance departments.  Advocate by contacting regulated entities, Insurance Fraud, Rehabilitation and Liquidation and licensees in order to resolve insurance related issues and, when applicable, seeks monetary recoveries.  Provides clear and effective communication when delivering extensive technical information on insurance laws, rules and regulations to consumers.

Reviews, examines, and evaluates personal lines auto and residential property insurance contracts to determine rights, coverage, exclusions and conditions. Monitors compliance with statutes and rules governing claim handling, denial of claims or coverage, and cancellation or non-renewal of insurance contracts.  When alleged violations are discovered, properly documents files and refers alleged violation(s) to other areas of the Department for further investigation and action.

Provides technical assistance to other areas of the Department on complex issues, when requested.  Participates in projects. Assists in the training of new examiners, interns or volunteers.  

Answers Helpline calls from customers concerning insurance fraud and the rehabilitation and liquidation of insurers related to residential property insurance.

When needed, the position will answer Helpline calls from customers concerning Agent Licensing, Unclaimed Property, and Florida Get Lean.

Attends meetings and training programs that are pertinent to the duties of the position.

Travel may be required.

The incumbent in this position is a member of the DFS disaster response team and in that capacity may be required, on short notice, to perform duties in support of disaster relief efforts.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed by management.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.