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Market Regulation Investigator - Insurance Complaint Analyst

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Market Regulation Investigator - Insurance Complaint Analyst

Salary

$62,337.60 - $96,699.20 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50315 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01244

Agency

216 Department of Insurance & Financial Services - Insurance

Opening Date

11/10/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

The Iowa Insurance Division is seeking a highly motivated Investigator to join our Market Regulation Bureau. This crucial position is dedicated to consumer protection by investigating and enforcing Iowa insurance statutes and regulations against unlawful, incompetent, or dishonest market conduct.

If you have experience in insurance investigations and are committed to regulatory compliance, this is your opportunity to play a key role in maintaining integrity across Iowa's insurance markets.

Key Responsibilities

As a Market Regulation Investigator, you will be primarily responsible for regulatory investigations of licensed individuals and business entities.

Your duties will include:

• Leading Regulatory Inquiries: Initiate and lead thorough investigations into potential violations of state insurance laws and regulations.

• Targeted Enforcement: Focus your investigations on regulated parties, including Producers/Agents, Adjusters, Appraisers, Umpires, and other licensed entities.

• Consumer Complaint Resolution: Review, analyze, and investigate consumer complaints involving regulated individuals and companies.

• Statutory Compliance: Analyze insurance company and producer conduct for adherence to critical statutes, including the Insurance Trade Practices Act (Iowa Code Chapter 507B) and the Insurance Producer Law (Iowa Code Chapter 522B).

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a dedicated team of investigators and analysts to support the successful investigation and prosecution of consumer protection statutes.

What We're Looking For (Qualifications)

To excel in this role, you should possess the following:

Required

• Experience: Proven, progressive experience in insurance investigations, regulatory compliance, financial crimes investigation, or a related enforcement field.

• Knowledge: Strong understanding of insurance principles, practices, and state regulatory requirements.

• Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business conduct, interpret legal statutes, conduct effective interviews, and prepare detailed, well-supported investigative reports.

• Motivation: A high degree of self-motivation, ethical conduct, and commitment to public service and consumer protection.

Desired (Nice-to-Have)

• Experience working for a state or federal regulatory agency.

• Relevant professional certification(s) (e.g., Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI),

• Fraud Claim Law Associate (FCLA), Senior Claim Law Associate (SCLA) or Certified Fraud Examiner - CFE).

Why Join the Iowa Insurance Division?

• Impact: Directly contribute to consumer protection and market fairness for all Iowans.

• Team: Work alongside a professional team committed to upholding the integrity of the insurance industry.

• Benefits: Competitive salary and the State of Iowa's comprehensive benefits package, including excellent health insurance and participation in the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS).

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1) Graduation from an accredited school of law.

2) All of the following (a and b):

a. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree; and

b. A total of three years full-time work experience in at least one of the following areas: i. Multi-line insurance adjusting or underwriting; or ii. Investigating and recognizing violations of state laws or regulations and preparing cases proving such violations for presentation at administrative hearings; or iii. Conducting research, analysis, interpreting, implementing or monitoring insurance regulations and insurance products and providing consultation and customer assistance and technical assistance to stakeholders; or iv. Business management and administration including: budget administration and analysis, regulatory and legal compliance, quality assurance, and customer service administration.

3) A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number two), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.

4) Current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of fulltime work in insurance regulation.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/InsuranceComplaintAnalyst-00454.pdf)

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.

Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

Competitive Compensation:

Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited law school?

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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college with a major in any field? IF YES - How many years of full-time experience do you have in: i. Multi-line insurance adjusting or underwriting; or ii. Investigating and recognizing violations of state laws or regulations and preparing cases proving such violations for presentation at administrative hearings; or iii. Conducting research, analysis, interpreting, implementing or monitoring insurance regulations and insurance products and providing consultation and customer assistance and technical assistance to stakeholders; or iv. Business management and administration including: budget administration and analysis, regulatory and

+ I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college with a major in any field

+ Less than two years of experience in the identified areas

+ Two years but less than three years of experience in the identified areas

+ Three years or more of experience in the identified areas

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How many years do you have of COMBINED education and full-time work experience in: i. Multi-line insurance adjusting or underwriting; or ii. Investigating and recognizing violations of state laws or regulations and preparing cases proving such violations for presentation at administrative hearings; or iii. Conducting research, analysis, interpreting, implementing or monitoring insurance regulations and insurance products and providing consultation and customer assistance and technical assistance to stakeholders; or iv. Business management and administration including: budget administration and analysis, regulatory and legal compliance, quality assurance, and customer service administration., where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in any field equals one year of full-time experience?

+ I have not graduated from an accredited four-year college with a major in any field

+ Four years but less than five years of experience in the identified areas

+ Five years but less than seven years of experience in the identified areas

+ Seven years or more of experience in the identified areas

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Are you a current permanent State of Iowa employee? If Yes - do you have current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of fulltime work in insurance regulation?

+ I am not a current State of Iowa employee

+ I am a current State of Iowa employee but do not have current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of fulltime work in insurance regulation

+ I am a current State of Iowa employee and DO have current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of fulltime work in insurance regulation

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

216 Department of Insurance & Financial Services - Insurance

Address

1963 Bell Ave

STE 100

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://iid.iowa.gov/

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