VP, Compliance- Accident & Health - REMOTE

Crum & Forster Company Overview

Since 2000, Crum & Forster’s Accident & Health division (A&H) has offered a diverse portfolio of specialty insurance and reinsurance products nationwide. We place a strong focus on product development and creative distribution methods, along with excellent client service and support.

In addition to our robust domestic portfolio, which spans both special risk and medical solutions, A&H works on an international basis through various partnerships. Our global capabilities provide our partners with even broader flexibility in underwriting solutions.

The qualities and capabilities of Crum & Forster Accident & Health demonstrate our philosophy of building meaningful, long-term partnerships and our dedication to providing alternative strategies in an ever-changing insurance market.

Job Description

Information about the Role, Line of Business and Team:

We are currently seeking to hire a VP Compliance to join our Accident and Health Legal, Regulatory & Compliance department.  The role is responsible for leading the Compliance functions for Crum & Forster’s A&H division by driving, developing, and maintaining an effective compliance program for all Life and Accident & Health products marketed through multiple distribution channels, both domestically and internationally.

The role shall provide strategic leadership in a demanding environment to support the A&H Division’s growth goals in transforming regulatory guidance regarding product development and policy issuance and product development lifecycles by partnering with stakeholders, making viable recommendations, presenting solutions to drive change within the A&H Division that minimizes risk, while achieving goals without compromising compliance and/or regulatory requirements.

The role will provide leadership as a consensus builder for internal and external stakeholders by informing, providing guidance and proposing practical and effective solutions to address any compliance and/or regulatory challenges.  This role shall also oversee the advertising review process.

The role shall drive strategies and plans to stay abreast of regulatory and compliance issues affecting the A&H Division’s product lines.

What you will do:

• Manage compliance staff and assigned resources responsible for core compliance functions critical to regulatory and compliance performance of the organization
• Coordinate development and implementation of business policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• Perform analyses of the Company’s regulatory compliance and develops recommended compliance solutions
• Responsible for providing ongoing coaching, supervision, and development of compliance department staff
• Manage the development of compliant products to support business objectives and initiatives
• Act as a product resource to ensure A&H growth and diversification initiatives
• Develop and implement necessary state filing strategies
• Manage internal product filing resources; retain and manage filing consultants as needed
• Perform internal audits to ensure compliance
• Remain abreast of emerging industry trends/ issues and recommend/implement changes to processes.
• Research of complex compliance issues and provide concise timely technical responses to ensure compliance and business objectives are being met
• Monitor the performance of the compliance program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness and ensure training and awareness
• Manage and oversee advertising compliance

• Operate as a partner with the business team, not only as an advisor, but also by working together to find solutions to successfully achieve the business goals and objectives while maintaining compliance risk and mitigating exposures; and
• Other special projects as required.

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Strong written communication skills, particularly in contract drafting
• Strong multi-tasking abilities
• Strong oral communication skills
• High level of follow-through and dedication to detail and timely delivery
• Strong organizational skills
• Above average negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to work both independently with moderate supervision and in a team environment
• Strong PC skills including Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point

Requirements:

• 15 years of equivalent work experience in an Accident and Health insurance regulated industry.
• JD is a plus
• Experience with Accident and Health, Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Affinity products; experience with Occupational Risk a plus.

What C&F will bring to you

What C&F will bring to YOU:

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous 401K employer match 
• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• A core C&F tenant is owning your career development so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path
• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment
• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

At C&F you will BELONG

We value inclusivity and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and welcome everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you require a special accommodation, please let us know.

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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws.  Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $95,600.00 to a maximum of $179,600.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.

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