For Immediate Release:
February 26, 2026
Insurance Careers Month: Exploring Public Service at OID
By Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready
When Oklahomans file claims, buy coverage or seek help navigating complex policies, someone behind the scenes is working to ensure that process is fair and reliable. That work doesn’t happen by accident. February is Insurance Careers Month, a time when we inspire people to pursue careers in insurance. When you hear the words “insurance industry,” you might think of traditional roles like agents, brokers and adjusters. While many insurance professionals work directly with customers in the private sector, another vital side of the industry often goes unnoticed: public service. Insurance regulation is where consumer protection and industry accountability meet. Let’s explore the many roles and talents that make up the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID).
OID’s mission is to protect Oklahoma consumers by providing timely assistance and information, efficiently regulating the insurance industry’s market behavior and financial solvency, and fostering a competitive insurance marketplace. Fulfilling this mission spans many fields of expertise. In this sense, it truly takes a village of professionals with diverse skills working toward a common goal.
At the core of OID’s work are professionals who make sure the insurance market operates fairly, transparently, and in compliance with the law. These traditional roles form the solid foundation of what OID does. Our financial examiners, consumer assistance specialists, financial analysts, licensing administrators, fraud investigators and attorneys all focus on the nuts and bolts of insurance regulation. Their work contributes to oversight, compliance and consumer protection.
OID’s mission relies on roles you might not quickly associate with insurance regulation. Many of our 120 employees have skills that are not strictly financial or legal. Our Communications Division provides Oklahomans with timely, accurate information when they need it most. Our Comptroller Division delivers budgetary support to the entire agency, so tax dollars are spent efficiently and responsibly. The Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) helps seniors, their families and caregivers with matters related to Medicare. Our Director of Operations ensures that OID’s day-to-day physical operations run smoothly and safely. These are just some examples of how insurance regulation stretches beyond spreadsheets, court filings, consumer complaints and licensing applications.
Our entire team directly impacts consumers. We work hard every day and take great pride in winning battles for you, the consumer. Our skills, transferable to the private sector and vice versa, earn OID a reputation for excellence nationally and globally. That reputation is built not only on technical expertise but also on a culture of service and mentorship that prepares the next generation of insurance professionals.
Insurance regulation is a team effort that requires the talents of many. Whether you are a student exploring your first career, a professional seeking a change or someone drawn to public service, there is a place for your talents in this rewarding field. If you’re interested in serving the people of our state, be sure to check out our Careers page at oid.ok.gov/careers to view any open positions and apply. Our talented team is here to help you with insurance matters. Reach us at 800-522-0071 or at oid.ok.gov.