The Compliance Director will lead compliance functions, manage risks, ensure adherence to regulations, develop policies, and promote ethical conduct within the insurance operations.
Job Summary & ResponsibilitiesPreferred Qualifications
We are seeking a seasoned Compliance Director to lead and oversee the compliance and filing function of our Property & Casualty Insurance underwriting, product and shared service operations. This executive will ensure that our company adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, while fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of P&C insurance regulatory frameworks and proven leadership in compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and international insurance regulations.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting property & casualty insurance.
- Serve as primary liaison with regulatory bodies and auditors.
- Serve as liaison and subject matter expert with Old Republic Subsidiaries (SOC's)
- Serve as primary PMA liaison with Old Republic compliance teams
- Policy & Governance
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
- Advise senior leadership and the Board on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
- Establish governance frameworks to ensure accountability across business units.
- Filing Unit
- Lead the Filing team for all lines
- Manage the filing process
- Compliance Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across underwriting product and distribution channels.
- Partner with Old Republic Compliance and PMA claims compliance to align compliance with enterprise risk frameworks.
- Training & Culture
- Lead compliance training programs for employees at all levels on compliance
- Promote a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory awareness.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Manage and mentor the compliance team.
- Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Audit, and Operations to ensure integrated compliance practices.
- Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10+ years of compliance experience in the insurance industry,
- Strong knowledge of property & casualty insurance regulations, including NAIC, state insurance departments, and federal requirements.
- Proven track record of P&C experience and compliance knowlegde
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence peers and executive levels.
Competencies
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong ethical judgment and integrit
- Regulatory expertise in insurance
- Leadership and team development
- Risk management orientation
- Excellent stakeholder management
This role is critical in safeguarding our reputation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling sustainable growth in the property & casualty insurance market
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