Professional Career Opportunities - Job Title Details
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You are currently viewing archived title information for Examination 20-140 PCO-Professional Career Opportunities, held in April 2014. View current title information for PCO-Professional Career Opportunities.
Insurance Examiner
Occupation Group
Accounting, Auditing and Finance
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$51,268
Career Ladder Information
(Not Available)
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Individuals in this job title are assigned to a field or office position. In the field, they would be part of a team assigned to perform bank reconciliations, test unearned premium reserves, examine stocks and bonds, and review other facets of insurance operations to determine their financial condition and treatment of policy holders. Field positions do require travel. (See below.) If assigned to the office, they would assist in the review of annual statements, the investigation of violations and/or complaints against licensees, and the examination and review of underwriting and rating practices.
Agencies with this Title
Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Coursework Requirements
24 semester credit hours in accounting and/or auditing. NOTE: Courses such as business law and accounting information systems, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, are NOT considered qualifying.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
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How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted