Full Job Description
The Department of Financial Services is seeking candidates for the position of Auto Underwriting Unit Supervisor in the Property Bureau. Under the general direction of the Director Financial Services Programs 2, duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Supervises and oversees a team of 10 examiners reviewing rates and policy forms for all types of Personal Auto and Commercial Auto products including motorcycles, motor homes, auto dealers/servicers, for hire vehicles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, and antique autos;
• Leads meetings with P/C insurer representatives pertaining to pending rate/form filings and for pre-filing meetings regarding complex and innovative policy forms, classifications, and rating methodologies;
• Participates in meetings and conferences with insurers, representatives of industry organizations, other divisions or bureaus of DFS, other states' regulators and other governmental agencies on automobile insurance-related issues such as availability or affordability of certain types of vehicles and risks;
• Reviews amendments to the plan of operation of the New York Automobile Insurance Plan (NYAIP aka "Assigned Risk Plan") and appointments to various committees that administer the NYAIP;
• Develops a collaborative working relationship with the Bureau's casualty actuarial staff, market analysis and regulatory services and market conduct units;
• Provides advice to supervisors, upper management, and the Office of General Counsel on proposed legislation and regulations;
• Applies knowledge of applicable statutes and regulations pertaining to specialty type products and rating such as multi-tier programs, public auto for hire vehicles and Transportation Network Company and Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing group policies;
• Informs upper management of unique problems affecting the industry or consumers;
• Develops, implements and monitors new methods to accomplish the Unit's objectives. Mentors, motivates, and encourages development of subordinates including the review of performance evaluations;
• Prepares memoranda, letters, reports and other documents on issues of importance to the Department, consumers or the industry either for own signature or for signature of higher levels in the Bureau or Executive;
• Utilizes fiscal, physical and staff resources to maximize the effective achievement of the Bureau's goals and objectives;
• Uses available technological resources appropriately; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Appointment Method:
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed below in order to be eligible for appointment.
Non-Competitive: Eleven years of financial services experience** with EITHER a regulated entity who has a regional, national, and/or international presence; OR a governmental regulatory entity. This experience must include practical and technical knowledge about State, federal and/or international financial services laws, rules and regulations. Two years of the experience must have been at a managerial level.
Substitutions: An associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree may substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate may substitute for six years of experience.
** Qualifying professional financial services experience is defined to include, but may not be limited to related experience gained with public accounting/auditing firms; cyber security and intrusion detection/mitigation firms; law firms, lobbying firms and consulting firms/companies; risk assessment, asset hedging and loss control firms; commodities markets, virtual currency and credit scoring; currency markets/exchanges, bond markets, stock markets and money markets; hedge funds, mutual funds, investment houses and rating firms; business valuation, stock valuation, and cash management; wealth management, wealth portfolio, and trust companies/corporations; firms with a nexus to corporate mergers, acquisitions, management and accounting; mortgage backed securities, swaps and swap valuation; underwriting, policyholder services and claims services; workers' compensation, income protection plans, gap insurance and liability coverage; property/casualty insurance, life insurance and health insurance; retirement/savings plans such as social security, pension plans, Roth IRA, 527 Plans, 401(k) Plans, 403(b) Plans, annuities and related income tax savings vehicles; fair lending practices and urban analysis; public finance/financial management and taxation, central bank, tax, tariff and trade; and monetary policy, monetary reform and investment theory.
Additional Comments Negotiating Unit: Professional, Scientific and Technical (PEF)
Please note that a change in negotiating unit may affect your salary, insurance and other benefits.
Salary: The starting salary for this position is $137,163 with periodic increases up to $166,974
Positions located within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as Suffolk, Nassau, Rockland, and Westchester Counties, are also eligible to receive an additional $4,150 annual downstate adjustment.
Appointment Status: Permanent
Appointment to this position is pending Governor Appointment's Office and Division of Budget approval.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Nate Keiper
Telephone
Email Address NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Address
Street One Commerce Plaza
Suite 301
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12257
Notes on Applying To Apply: Interested qualified candidates must submit a resume and letter of interest no later than November 30, 2026 to the email address listed below. Please include the Box # (Box AUS-DFSP1-10036) in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Email submissions are preferred.
Please be advised that the New York State Department of Financial Services does not offer sponsorship for employment visas.
Nate Keiper
Box AUS-DFSP1-10036
New York State Department of Financial Services
Office of Human Resources Management
One Commerce Plaza, Suite 301
Albany, NY 12257
Email: NCE.Notifications@dfs.ny.gov
Fax: (518) 402-5071
All candidates that apply may not be scheduled for an interview.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with New York State qualifies an individual for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). This program forgives the remaining balance on any Direct Student Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization. To learn more about the program and whether you would qualify, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service