Insurance Specialist 1/2

Insurance Specialist 1/2

Salary

$2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

LDI-2026-43

Department

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly and expeditiously.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Insurance Specialist 1/2 to join the Office of Management & Finance/Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. This program helps strengthen homes across Louisiana by supporting homeowners through the grant application and review process. In this role, you'll review applications and supporting documents, verify eligibility for FORTIFIED Roof grants, and assist with responding to insurance-related questions and complaints. If you enjoy helping the public, analyzing information, and contributing to a program that makes a real difference for Louisiana homeowners, we encourage you to apply!

The ideal candidate possesses the following competencies:

Core Competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Managing Stakeholders: The ability to identify key stakeholders, manage relationships, and align interests to move work forward.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

Preferred Competencies:

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of experience in insurance, administrative services, investigations, or law enforcement; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

As an Insurance Specialist 1/2 in the Office of Management & Finance/Louisiana Fortify Homes Program you will/may:

• Review applications for Louisiana Fortify Homes Program grants to determine eligibility for FORTIFIED Roof funding, ensuring required documentation, inspections, insurance verification, and other program requirements are complete and accurate.
• Evaluate grant applications and supporting documentation, make recommendations for approval or denial, and determine appropriate grant award amounts in accordance with program guidelines.
• Conduct research and investigate inquiries and complaints involving property and casualty insurance laws, insurance contracts, and consumer concerns.
• Review insurance rate and rule filings for compliance with the Louisiana Insurance Code and applicable regulations, and recommend approval or disapproval as appropriate.
• Research insurance laws and regulations, analyze information, and prepare clear, professional correspondence regarding insurance inquiries, complaints, and program requirements.
• Communicate with homeowners, insurance companies, insurance agents, and other stakeholders by telephone and written correspondence to provide guidance on insurance laws, regulations, and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and protect the confidentiality of sensitive information while supporting program operations and regulatory activities.
• Participate in training and professional development to expand knowledge of Louisiana insurance laws, regulations, and departmental procedures as responsibilities progress.
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Division/Location: Office of Management & Finance/Louisiana Fortify Homes Program

Appointment Type: Position will be filled as a 4 year Job Appointment

Career Progression: This position will be filled as an Insurance Specialist 1 or 2, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.

How To Apply:

NO CIVIL SERVICE exam is required to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Dr. Phillip Donagriche

Human Resources Division

Louisiana Department of Insurance

P.O. Box 94214

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Phillip.Donagriche@ldi.la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

02

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

03

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

04

MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

05

MS: Managing Stakeholders - How well do you engage and align with key individuals and groups to move work forward?

• I overlook or exclude important stakeholders, delay communication, or mishandle conflict.
• I share limited or outdated information, and my engagement or follow-up may cause misalignment or weaken trust.
• I identify and engage stakeholders based on their role, communicate clearly, resolve issues, and adjust based on feedback.
• I build trust through early, strategic engagement, resolve tensions diplomatically, and strengthen long-term partnerships.

06

MS: Managing Stakeholders - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm