North Carolina Department of Insurance
Tanyelle Byrd is a Senior Insurance Regulatory Analyst at the North Carolina Department of Insurance, with a tenure beginning in February 1999. Responsibilities include serving as the MCAS administrator for life and health insurance, monitoring market conduct of insurance companies and health organizations, and providing analytical support for examination teams. Previous roles include Regulatory Analyst II, where audits of HMOs and PPOs were conducted, and Regulatory Analyst I, focusing on operational function audits and mentoring. Prior experience at Blue Cross NC involved consulting with account executives and ensuring compliance with regulations. Tanyelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, an Associate's degree in Clinical Trials Research Associate from Durham Technical Community College, and a Master's degree in Hospital Administration/Business Administration from Pfeiffer University.
North Carolina Department of Insurance
The NC Department of Insurance regulates the insurance industry, licensing insurance professionals and others, educating consumers about different types of insurance, handling consumer complaints, and much more. The Department also houses the Office of State Fire Marshal. Any insurance business in this state first must be approved by the Commissioner, and companies and agents must meet rigorous standards before they receive a license to do that business. We also provide other services not directly associated with insurance: • Licensing bail bondsmen • Overseeing motor clubs and collection agencies • Protecting consumers from fraud and illegal behavior with a staff of sworn law enforcement officers in our Investigations Division • Educating North Carolinians about safety issues such as child safety seats, fire protection, natural disaster preparation and other family safety issues • Interpreting the state’s building codes and suggesting new and improved codes to further protect citizens • Obtaining and maintaining insurance coverage for all state-owned buildings, including such items as the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington and the campuses of the state university system • Assisting the elderly and others with Medicare and Medicaid questions through our nationally recognized Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program Overall, we strive to provide high quality service to North Carolinians across the state.