This leadership role offers meaningful public‑service work within Delaware state government, providing stability, strong benefits, and a supportive team environment. As the Manager of Consumer Services and Investigations, you’ll oversee the Consumer Services Division, guiding two Investigative Supervisors and eight investigators. You’ll drive regulatory compliance and consumer protection efforts across the insurance industry, leading complex investigations into complaints involving companies, agents, producers, and adjustors. You’ll also help advance professional development, support smart decision‑making, and may represent the Department at NAIC meetings to help shape industry standards.
Applicants who do not possess the preferred qualification will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met:
Knowledge of interpreting governmental insurance laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Manages and evaluates the Department's Consumer Services and Investigations Division; integrates same with short and long-term goals and objectives.
- Manages, directly and through subordinate supervisors, professional, administrative support, casual/seasonal, and contractual staff.
- Researches, develops, defines, and implements Department standards, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, administrative rules, position statements, program plans, reports and correspondence related to federal and state laws, rules, and regulations concerning insurance marketing practices, products, companies, agents, brokers, and claims adjusters.
- Represents the Department and/or Insurance Commissioner on various committees, task forces, and organizations at the state and national level.
- Develops and implements policies, procedures and programs to educate and inform the public regarding insurance related matters.
- Meets with peers and various professional staff of cooperating federal and state agencies to review common areas, develop cooperation, and negotiate agreements/contracts ensuring state compliance with federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Analyzes industry trends and advises Insurance Commissioner of possible impact on federal/state legislation and administrative policy.
- Drafts legislation/regulations consistent with other National Association of Insurance Commissioners member states.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Manager of Consumer Services and Investigations
st have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Three years experience in analyzing insurance and financial market trends to make recommendations to management.
- Six months experience in developing policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in staff supervision which includes planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others.
- Six months experience in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs.
- Three years experience in ensuring compliance with insurance industry laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of writing and defending proposed legislation and regulations.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email [email protected].
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
