INSURANCE ANALYST 3 LIFE AND HEALTH
Career Family: INSURANCE ANALYST
New Jersey treats Insurance Analyst 3 Life and Health as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $69,668 and $101,951, and state payroll currently lists 2 people in the title, most of them at Banking and Insurance.
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Insurance Analyst 3 Life and Health appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Banking & Insurance.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Banking & Insurance | 2 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Pay ladder: Insurance Analyst series
- Insurance Analyst 4 Rating — $60,876 – $88,743
- Insurance Analyst 3 Rating — $69,668 – $101,951
- Insurance Analyst 2 Rating — $83,582 – $122,832
- Insurance Analyst 1 Rating — $95,955 – $141,386
Its top salary lands around the 48th percentile of all NJ civil service titles that publish a range.
Rungs are ordered by FY 2027 pay. NJ level numbers are not always sequential, so ordering follows salary rather than the title number.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 2 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $81,348. The agencies employing the most are:
- Banking and Insurance (2)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the supervision of an Insurance Analyst 1, (Life and Health) or other supervisory official in the Division of Actuarial Services, Life/Health, performs assigned analytical work in connection with the review and analysis of policy submissions, and/or reserve valuations and/or financial solvency of insurers in accordance with insurance statutes; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Reviews complicated life/health policy form submissions and related rates for compliance with applicable statutes, Department regulations, guidelines, and standards. Makes determinations on policy form submissions by citing reasons for approval or disapproval. Reviews and verifies portions of life/health reserve valuations for accuracy and for compliance with applicable statutes, Department regulations, guidelines, and standards. Reviews life and health insurers' statutory financial statements and related data on company operations for analysis of financial condition. Assists in the review of the submissions of life and health applications and prepares reports for the Admissions Committee. Prepares correspondence regarding requests for additional information or clarification and changes to company submissions. Identifies unusual benefit structures and refers such items to the Insurance Analyst 1 or other supervisory official for consideration. Analyzes and if necessary challenges actuarial memorandums included with insurers' submissions to verify that statutory minimum standards and Department requirements are met. Attends meetings with company officials to discuss department positions and requirements. Responds to inquiries from company officials. Performs or verifies actuarial calculations. Maintains files and records. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of actuarial procedures and of the formulas used in calculations. Knowledge of the principles underlying the statutory financial statements of insurance companies. Ability to interpret and apply the laws and regulations of New Jersey relating to policy submissions and minimum standards for life and health benefits, or minimum reserving and financial requirements. Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret and apply insurance law, Department regulations and established policies, standards, and procedures to specific situations. Ability to organize assigned work to produce desired results within time restrictions imposed by statutes. Ability to plan and carry out review, analysis and statistical work. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved with the work of the unit. Ability to establish and maintain records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. CODES: 22/P22 MCK 11/13/04 <
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in the analysis of life/health insurance forms and benefits or reserve valuations and financial statements, including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in mathematics, statistics, and/or actuarial science, supplemented by successful completion of four (4) parts of the LOMA education program, or the first three examinations of the Society of Actuaries. OR Possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twelve (12) semester credit hours in mathematics, statistics, and/or actuarial science, supplemented by successful completion of four (4) parts of the LOMA education program, or the first three examinations of the Society of Actuaries; and two (2) years of the above mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.