Chief Deputy Director of Product Lines

Position Overview

The Department of Insurance is seeking to hire a Chief Deputy Director of Product Lines.  This position is responsible for acting in behalf of and with the full authority of the Director; directs and coordinates agency operations and program activities for the Innovation, Market Conduct, Enforcement/Investigations, Property and Casualty Products, Life and Annuities Products and Health Products Divisions of the Department; plans, directs, organizes evaluates and formulates policies and procedures for the administration and implementation of the functions performed by the Divisions;  represents the Director concerning program related issues; travels to various sites for internal and external meetings; serves as full line supervisor.  

Essential Functions

• Directs, coordinates and reviews activities of the Innovation, Market Conduct, Enforcement/Investigations, Property and Casualty Products, Life and Annuities Products, and Health Products Sections through subordinate staff.
• Serves as spokesperson representing the Director and Assistant Director at various internal and external meetings often of a sensitive and confidential nature.
• Plans, organizes, and implements major programs affecting Department and Division operations.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Serves as liaison with members of the General Assembly.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with officials of other departments, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, consumer advocate groups, various trade organizations, and the insurance industry.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with courses in insurance, accounting, business administration, and finance.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the insurance industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers extensive knowledge and understanding of insurance products, other regulated Department regulated individuals and entities and the compliance thereof.
• Prefers a thorough knowledge of the Illinois Insurance Code and other federal laws, rules and regulations, processes and procedures related to the regulation of health insurance products including but not limited to, agents/brokers, managed care entities, and pharmacy benefit managers.
• Prefers thorough experience managing staff to achieve organizational duties and objectives.
• Prefers thorough knowledge of labor and employment development.
• Prefers extensive knowledge of agency policies and procedures.
• Prefers demonstrated ability to evaluate, develop, implement, and manage a major agency program.
• Prefers familiarity with the legislative process, including proposing, analyzing, and implementing new legislation.
• Prefers demonstrated ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
• Prefers demonstrated ability to estimate and budget for future needs and cost of personnel, space, equipment, supplies and services.
• Prefers demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance agents, investigating Workers Compensation fraud, and examining the operations and finances of insurance companies domiciled in the state. We are committed to protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry with innovation and efficiency. DOI has approximately 220 employees who are split between our Chicago and Springfield offices.

State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 3 Paid Personal Days annually
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
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