AVP & Associate General Counsel

Key Accountabilities/Deliverables

• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of:
  • Producer, agency, and broker agreements
  • Managing general underwriter and program management agreements
  • Third-party claim administrator agreements
  • Assumed and ceded reinsurance agreements
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure such contracts are in line with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide proactive, business-oriented guidance to company leaders regarding insurance regulatory matters, contract interpretation, and best practices as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with compliance and business teams to translate regulatory requirements into operational practices.
• Advise on insurance regulatory aspects of strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, program launches, new product development, and new distribution arrangements involving producers, brokers, managing general underwriters, and third-party claim administrators.
• Oversee tracking and reporting of reinsurance agreements, including key terms, renewals, and compliance requirements.
• Provide general corporate and cross-functional legal support and assist with special projects.

Technical Knowledge and Understanding

• Strong understanding of the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Strong analytical, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to balance commercial objectives with legal and risk considerations.

Experience

• Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
• State bar admission, with ability to obtain limited in-house admission as necessary to fulfil applicable state registration requirements.
• Experience in insurance regulatory matters.
• 4 + years’ experience focused on insurance regulatory and/or insurance contracting matters.
• Experience with insurance agency, program administrator, third-party claims administrator, and/or reinsurance agreements preferred but not required.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short and long-term disability
• Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Wellness program