Accident & Health State Filings & Compliance Manager

Accident & Health State Filings & Compliance Manager

Summary
Manage and lead the A&H compliance and filing team commensurate with business objectives and in compliance with state regulatory laws and statutes.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the creation of various new A&H insurance products.
• Manage state filing compliance regulations in regards to keeping up to date with changes in all 51 jurisdictions. Must have ability to relay these changes to internal customers.
• Manage the development, submission, negotiation, and approval of state rate, rule and forms A&H filings commensurate with business objectives and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide direction and support to the business units throughout the development and preparation of filing materials to determine the overall filing strategy. Assist, as needed, with the creation of A&H forms and rules. 
• Apply problem solving techniques to assist business unit personnel when responding to regulatory issues. 
• Review and analyze state insurance department statues, regulations, bulletins, etc. to determine impact and ensure adherence to filing and regulatory requirements. Stay current on changes and developments impacting regulatory framework.
• Responsible for training of new team members/business on A&H regulatory filing compliance.
• Responsible for policy issuance system(s) A&H filing compliance support.
• Provide assistance on key compliance projects on an as needed basis.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree mandatory.
• 5-7 years of experience in A&H Product Development, State Filings and/or Regulatory Compliance desired.
• Experience in the submission form and rate filings with i-File and SERFF desired.

Skills (Minimum Requirements)

• Assist with the development and implementation of new A&H products.
• Management experience a plus.
• Establish and maintain relationships with state regulators.
• Knowledge of the insurance industry (preferably A&H insurance).
• Proficient in the use of Word, Excel and other computer programs.
• Attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Outcome-focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact and work collaboratively and constructively with various people at various levels within the company and with regulators at the various departments of insurance.
• Ability to appreciate the importance of meeting deadlines.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking;
• Information seeking;
• Conceptual thinking;
• Customer focus;
• Team orientated; and
• Initiative.