Insurance Consumer Analyst I

Salary Recruitment Range: $39,671 - $46,350

Salary Grade: NC09

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workday. The NC Department of Insurance trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Mission of the Department of Insurance:

The North Carolina Department of Insurance's mission is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect.

North Carolina Department of Insurance offers rewarding careers in a number of different fields that helps us protect consumers and regulate the insurance industry in North Carolina. But that’s not all that we do! NCDOI also investigates insurance fraud. We set standards for and inspect fire stations, regulate engineering codes and work with building inspectors in every corner of North Carolina.

If you’re interested in a career that will help make North Carolina a safer and better place to live while working with some of the best professionals in the industry. Apply today!

For more information about NCDOI: http://www.ncdoi.gov/

Primary Purpose of the Position:

This position functions as a Communications Specialist within the Consumer Services Division. This is an in office position in Raleigh, NC.

The primary purpose of this position is to respond to questions and concerns from NC consumers who call the Consumer Service Division for assistance with their insurance products. This position will require an outgoing individual with excellent customer service skills who enjoys interacting with the public. This position will require a broad knowledge of various lines of insurance and will answer questions relating to homeowners, automobile, health, life insurance, disability, annuities as well as a variety of other insurance product lines.

This position will serve as the first line of consumer contact within the Division and will represent the Department in a professional manner while providing a high level of personalized customer service. Assistance to consumers may include instructions on filing a Request for Assistance Form or directing callers to other areas within the Department. This position will utilize an interpreter service to assist callers with limited English proficiency. Additionally, this position will utilize phone systems or other data tracking mechanisms to track the nature of the call.

Incentives of NC State Employment:

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include:

• 12 Annual paid Holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental Benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental and Vision
• NC State Retirement(TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the link below:https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

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Salary

• $39,671 - $69,426/year

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Effective

July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if

they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class

specification. The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy

announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for

the most qualified pool of applicants.

• Working knowledge of insurance principles and practices and North Carolina insurance laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of insurance policies and coverages, legal processes, insurance-related court rulings, medical/health and automobile/damage terminology and costs.
• Ability to listen effectively and define problems.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in determining when to refer calls to higher level staff.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with insurance company representatives and consumers - many of whom are confused, frustrated or irate.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree business or economics or a related program from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in insurance underwriting, claims, or policyholder service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using the “APPLY” button above. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for the consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.

Academic Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and will be verified. If you are selected for a position at DOI/IC, your academic credentials will be verified.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the State Application. Any information omitted from your application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission may conduct criminal history checks of all job applicants recommended for employment. Failure to accurately acknowledge information on criminal convictions on the state application form will be grounds for non-consideration of applications, disciplinary action, and possible criminal prosecution.

The Department of Insurance/Industrial Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified individuals.

***INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION***

***Applications with "see attached" or resumes in lieu of completed education and work experience on the formal application will be deemed incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration for the vacancy***

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference under N.C.G.S .126 must submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. This information may be attached to the online application or be faxed on or before the closing date.

Applicants may check the status of their application for a vacancy at any time by logging in to the government jobs system using the above link. Once the applicant has logged in, the status of each submitted application is documented next to each vacancy for which they have applied. Benefits

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.