Consumer Service Specialist; Insurance) PCN

This recruitment is open to Alaska residents only.

The Consumer Service Specialist position conducts complaint review for all regulated lines of insurance in Alaska to determine if violations of Alaska Insurance law have occurred. The position responds to insurance related questions and concerns by providing applicable referrals and resources to the public. The specialist will also facilitate final level health insurance appeals.

To strengthen competitive insurance markets while protecting Alaskans. The most important function of the Division of Insurance as a regulatory agency is consumer protection, which includes oversight of the financial conditions of insurers. The division participates in drafting insurance laws and regulations and analyzes market data to develop more effective insurance regulation in Alaska.

We offer training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee benefits package to include health insurance, retirement and paid holidays. efficiently to support the division’s mission of protecting Alaskan consumers. You will be working in a friendly and supportive environment that fosters accountability, cooperation, respect for each other and professionalism. The division's Consumer Services team section fosters an environment where hard work and determination are noticed and appreciated.

The Division encourages advancement within the Division, Department, and State of Alaska.

Located on the 15th floor of the Atwood Building, you will enjoy a panoramic view of downtown Anchorage, Mt. Susitna AKA Sleeping Lady, and the Knik Arm. Great dining, shopping, the Park Strip, Anchorage Museum and Atwood Concert Hall are all within short walking distance from the office. Covered parking at the Linny Pacillo parking garage is provided free.
When you come to work, you will walking into a calm and respectful work environment where everyone knows your name.

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Compliance Inspection: Knowledge of the guidelines, regulations, and procedures associated with compliance inquiries, including application of compliance rules and criteria and ability to make appropriate decisions and issue citations, fines, or orders.
• Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
• Customer Service:
  Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality…