Salary: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 187749
Agency: Department of Insurance
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: AN25
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $95,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $115,000.00
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The Department of Insurance will not sponsor employment visas for this position. A RESUME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR REVIEWED TO DETERMINE IF AN APPLICANT HAS MET THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. An offer of employment is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 on the state closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Mission Statement:

The mission of the State of South Carolina Department of Insurance is to protect the insurance consumers, the public interest, and the insurance marketplace by ensuring the solvency of insurers; by enforcing and implementing the insurance laws of the State; and by regulating the insurance industry in an efficient, courteous, responsive, fair, and equitable manner. For more information about working at the SC Department of Insurance, please visit
This position is located in the Office of Financial Regulation and Solvency's Examinations Division
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Financial Regulation & Solvency or his designee, and under the technical supervision of the Chief Financial Examiner, supervises examiners in the conduct of financial examinations of domestic insurers and HMOs in accordance with the statutes and regulations of South Carolina and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Financial Condition Examiners Handbook, statutory accounting principles (SAP) or generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), where appropriate under applicable law, and other applicable guidance.
Job Functions:
1. Trains and provides oversight and supervision of financial examiners who examine the financial condition of domestic insurers in accordance with the NAIC Financial Condition Examiners Handbook and NAIC accreditation standards. Supervises more than one examination of multi-state insurers concurrently.

2. Acts as reviewer of the work performed by examiners and ensures that all examination work is an appropriate execution of the Risk-Focused Examination approach.

3. Prepares and provides detailed written examination work plans in a timely manner and that examination work papers and files are detailed and thoroughly documented. Reviews examination work papers to ensure completeness.

4. Ensures that examinations and files meet NAIC examination and accreditation standards throughout all phases of the examination.

5. Provides input and advice to examiners and, as required, other Department personnel on technical matters pertaining to financial regulation and solvency.

6. Confers with company representatives and fellow agency employees regarding examination results and assists in development of appropriate regulatory action where needed.

7. Ensures that communication from examiners to financial analysts, including initial planning meetings, regular periodic updates and summary review memoranda (SRM) meets or exceeds NAIC examination and accreditation standards.

8. Assists with development and maintenance of internal written guidelines and standards and best practices for the conduct of financial examinations.

9. Interprets state and laws and regulations and NAIC guidelines.

10. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree with multiple accounting, mathematics and/or finance courses and professional experience in accounting, auditing, finance, insurance, business administration or taxation. Also, a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in insurance company examination. Must hold and maintain current Certified Financial Examiner (CFE) credential.
Preferred Qualifications

At least 18 hours of accounting strongly preferred

Additional Comments
Employee's duties and training may require some travel, both in-state and out-of-state.

Educational Credentials:

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to submit a sealed, certified copy of the transcript(s) prior to beginning employment. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript will result in any conditional offer of employment being rescinded.

The Department of Insurance offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan (pension plan option) and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
  • Free legal counseling
  • Free financial counseling
• Flexible Work Schedules
  • Compressed work weeks
  • Part-time telecommuting
  • Flex-time
  • Contingent upon completing required probationary period
• Free Gym Access
• Growth Opportunities
  • Certifications/designation program allowing for salary increases and bonuses
• Infants at Work Program
  • Employees eligible to bring their newborn/infant to the workplace
• Free Parking

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.