Compliance Specialist

Company Description

Armed Forces Insurance (AFI), founded in 1887 by military leaders, is dedicated to protecting individuals who serve and support our nation. The company provides high-quality, competitively priced property and casualty insurance to military professionals across the United States and overseas. AFI specializes in understanding the unique circumstances and coverage needs of its subscribers, enabling a highly personalized service experience. The organization is known for its commitment to integrity, reliability, and customer-focused support. Potential team members can expect to contribute to a mission-driven company that values service, trust, and long-term relationships.

Role Description

The Compliance Specialist is a full-time, on-site role based in Leavenworth, KS.

• Compiles all information required to develop fully documented rule and form filing recommendations for review by AFI management and state regulatory authorities
• Analyzes regulatory bulletins and circulars to determine potential impact of pending changes on AFI operations and automated systems
• Communicates directly with state insurance departments as necessary to request additional information, provide clarification or justification for requested action, and to facilitate implementation of requested actions
• Maintains current knowledge of appropriate state filing documentation and formatting requirements so as to expedite processing of requested actions
• Creates, distributes, and maintains required documentation (both system and hard-copy) relating to completed actions
• Ensures AFI’s continuing regulatory compliance by coordinating with department processors to implement changes that impact AFI operating units
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of the unit and company objectives

Qualifications

Compliance Specialist I

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of satisfactory job performance in a position with AFI, or two years of relevant work experience
• Associates Degree may be substituted for this requirement

Compliance Specialist II

• Associate’s Degree in relevant field
• One year of satisfactory job performance in a position with AFI, or two years of relevant work experience
• BA/BS Degree may be substituted for this requirement

Both Roles Require

• Excellent verbal communications skills
• Excellent written communications skills, to include the ability to produce well-documented recommendations for approval by AFI management and consideration by insurance regulators
• Working knowledge of MS Outlook
• Detailed knowledge of MS Word and Excel
• Keyboard skills of at least 30wpm
• Ability to learn to utilize AFI’s computer systems and complex query tools for data access and entry
• Ability to perform basic math functions to include calculation of percentages and ratios
• Ability to quickly gather and analyze information needed to determine appropriate action on compliance issues
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Ability to accomplish work according to established priorities and procedures
• Ability to coordinate with other units/departments and to guide the work activities of other unit staff