The VP, Compliance will lead the Shared Service function and serve as a strategic partner who understands how the compliance functions support business objectives.

• Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks to the insurance companies (admitted and excess & surplus lines) through the development, implementation, documentation, updating, maintenance, establishment of controls, and monitoring, of the compliance program
• Provide compliance advice to internal stakeholders (underwriting, claims, marketing, and actuarial) on product matters
• Keep well informed of changes to statutes, regulations, governmental interpretations, industry trends, and lessons learned within the organization
• Ensure compliance and any changes impacting segment operations are addressed through appropriate strategic response and planning, including appropriate best practices
• Determine compliance priorities to help execute upon enterprise-wide initiatives
• Develop goals and objectives for the department and lead the compliance team in effective execution
• Hire, develop, evaluate, and retain a highly qualified team of Compliance professionals; and implement the most appropriate organizational structure to support and engage with the enterprise
• Build strong relationships with departments across the enterprise, and develop a detailed understanding of their challenges and opportunities
• Oversee all compliance requirements, including the creation, review, maintenance and filing of all materials and requests with the applicable regulators
• Work with in-house legal team on matters involving Federal, State and regulatory authorities or other relevant parties in issues of compliance, including company licensing, reporting and corporate policies
• Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and implement strategic plans for the penetration of markets and the development of insurance products
• Ensure, in partnership with Legal, that product proposals comply with the laws and regulations of each state
• Oversee project management teams for assigned product initiatives

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of commercial business and personal insurance products including E&S and specialty admitted lines
• Extensive knowledge of the line-of-business license filing process in multiple state jurisdictions
• Experience leading complex, major change initiatives; demonstrated skills in change management
• Experience with corporate compliance programs a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of business insurance workflows
• Knowledge of ISO
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across business divisions
• Ability to lead, motivate, influence and mentor staff
• Ability to set clear expectations, effectively monitor progress, provide constructive feedback and guidance, and hold staff accountable
• Ability to use advanced analysis, planning, collaboration and leadership skills to develop solutions
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Excellent influencing, facilitation and partnership skills
• Ability to demonstrate effective decision making
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to demonstrate ownership and accountability
• Ability to implement process improvements

Experience And Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of compliance experience in the commercial insurance industry, inclusive of both E&S and admitted lines of business, required
• Minimum of five years of people management experience required