DEPUTY INSURANCE COMMISSIONER

State of Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Public Holidays

PERS retirement benefits

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

The Department of Business and Industry in Nevada is recruiting for an unclassified Deputy Insurance Commissioner in Las Vegas. The role oversees Consumer Services and Investigations, guiding staff, ensuring regulatory compliance and performance metrics, and supporting related divisions and agencies.

The position requires extensive leadership, insurance experience, and knowledge of state regulatory processes; occasional presentations to legislative committees and NAIC meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience leading teams of 15 or more.
• Five years of direct insurance experience.
• Understanding of government operations, legislative process, funding, and administrative procedures.
• Three years of experience providing assistance to the public.
• Bachelor's degree in insurance, risk management, or related field preferred.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, CIE, CFE, or AIRC are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site management support for Las Vegas office staff.
• Lead Consumer Services and Investigations sections; oversee performance metrics and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with other divisions and agencies; prepare legislative reports and regulatory actions.
• Mentor section leaders and maintain relationships with regulated entities; participate in NAIC meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Insurance expertise

Public service

Government operations understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Insurance/Risk Management

Job description

• No Nevada state income tax.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Job Summary

The Department of Business and Industry is recruiting to fill an unclassified Deputy Insurance Commissioner position in Las Vegas. This position manages the Consumer Services and Investigations sections of the Division of Insurance and is responsible for the administrative oversight of the Las Vegas office.

The Consumer Services section assists consumers with complaints against insurance companies to determine if there were any violations of Nevada's Insurance Code and Regulations. Consumer Services staff also assist consumers over the phone and in person to answer questions regarding general insurance topics.

The Investigations section investigates suspected wrongdoing by regulated entities, including licensed producers, adjusters, brokers, bail agents, pre-need cemetery/funeral sellers and insurers.

Essential Qualifications

• Three years of experience leading teams of 15 or more and five years of direct insurance experience.
• Candidates should understand government operations, including the legislative process, funding, and administrative procedures, and possess intermediate insurance expertise with knowledge of market forces and industry trends.
• Three years of experience providing assistance to the public.
• Bachelors degree in insurance, risk management, or a related field is preferred.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, CIE, CFE, or AIRC are highly desirable.

Job Duties

The incumbent provides on-site management support for Corporate and Finance, Fraud Prevention, and Legal staff who are based out of the Las Vegas office. Under the general direction of the Nevada Insurance Commissioner, the incumbent provides leadership and oversight of the Consumer Services and Investigations sections of the Division. Additionally, this position will provide management support to Las Vegas based staff from the Corporate & Finance, Fraud Investigations and Legal sections. Responsibilities include working with section leadership to ensure that all required performance metrics and statutory requirements are being met. This would include required legislative reports, responding to consumer complaints, investigating producers of insurance, and development of regulatory actions and recommendations for updates and appropriate changes to Title 57 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. They provide mentorship to section leaders; maintain good working relationships with regulated entities to understand what is happening in the insurance markets; work to support the Silver State Healthcare Exchange, the Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, the Division of Industrial Relations, and other governmental agencies to advance the business of insurance in Nevada; and may make presentations to Legislative committees during both sessions and interim periods of the Nevada Legislature and take on delegated authority to act during periods when the Commissioner is out of the office. Attendance at National Association of Insurance Commissioner (NAIC) meetings is required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Competent and steady leader with the ability to motivate, communicate effectively, negotiate, empathize, and find compromise.
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and navigating time-sensitive or high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure.
• Adept at addressing sensitive issues, inspiring teams, and leading without political bias.
• Possesses a mentor mindset, committed to helping others excel.
• Strong understanding of the structure and functions of the U.S. insurance system.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The Following Are Legal Holidays

• January 1.............................................. New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
• Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday
• Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
• June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
• July 4.................................................... Independence Day
• First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
• Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
• November 11........................................ Veterans' Day
• Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
• Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
• December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question