Senior Manager, Compliance

The Senior Manager, Compliance will provide support in the development of Specialty Insurance programs, including both Admitted P&C lines and Surplus Lines offerings. Responsibilities include research of state insurance laws, compliance reviews of existing programs, administrators, agents and brokers, and assisting Underwriters with state-specific program compliance. The role requires a detail-oriented, efficient individual to help with the growing Specialty Insurance programs, specifically to ensure compliance and avoid DOI objections and issues of non-compliance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.


• 4-10 years of experience in insurance compliance, particularly with commercial and personal lines.


• Surplus Lines experience preferred.


• Completion of Professional Designation is a plus i.e, CPCU, ACP, ARC &/or AINS.


• Experience in broad team oversight.

Primary Job Functions:

• Develop forms and review prospective and existing specialty lines programs for compliance.


• Submission of forms and rate filings with State Insurance Departments, provide prompt responses to DOI objections and inquires.


• Monitor state insurance department bulletins for regulatory changes and updates; communicate such changes to underwriting teams, administrators, agents and brokers.


• Interpret and apply information from state insurance statutes and provide guidance to underwriters, licensing and other teams.


• Responsible for the coordination, preparation and distribution of bulletin notifications as required.


• Assist the compliance team to ensure completion of projects within the projected target dates.


• Assist and manage internal audits to ensure compliance throughout the product onboarding and sales process.


• Special projects as assigned by EVP, VP, &/or Director of Compliance.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Effective communication and writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style.


• Self-motivated, with the ability to work both independently and with a team.


• Ability to analyze issues, problem solve and recommend actionable responses.


• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with internal and external customers, including executive management.


• Ability to conduct legislative, regulatory and statutory research to ensure product and licensing compliance with state requirements.


• Ability to preserve and protect proprietary and confidential information.


• Experience oversight of MGAs preferred.


• Underwriting or claims experience a plus.

Additional Information:

Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and more.