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Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview: summary: this position provides an exceptional opportunity for an experienced personal lines professional to ensure company forms, filings, and rules conform with regulatory and internal compliance requirementsThis position will report to the compliance & filings leadThe position is located in the stPetersburg, fl home office; however, a remote position may be considered for a qualified candidate.
Note: this position is eligible for remote work after training is completed, in accordance with upc’s telecommuting / remote work policyResponsibilities: essential duties/responsibilities:
Takes a problem-solving approach to the delivery of coverages that keep pace with ever-changing consumer needs, market conditions, and company profitability objectives.
Monitors changes in rules/regulations and competitor coverage actions for one or more assigned states, recommending coverage or process changes, and leading filing efforts to deliver those changes.
Funcrtions as part of a collaborative regional team consisting of a cross-section of motivated professionals from other disciplines (i.e., product, underwriting, claims, legal, systems, finance, etc.).
Ensures filing, coverage/form drafting, and compliance needs are met within the team.
Produces business requirements and presentations to support user training and system implementation related to coverage and compliance topics.
Researches complex compliance topics, coordinating and maintaining compliance documentation for product revisions.
Other duties or projects not defined in this position description as directed by senior management.
Qualifications: education and/or experience:
Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred (e.g., mba, ms, jd, etc.), and/or related certifications (e.g., paralegal, cpcu, 2-20 general lines license, etc.).
Minimum of 2-4 years personal lines homeowners product development, underwriting, claims, or related experience.
Experience with drafting language for policy forms and endorsements, with a high degree of familiarity with iso forms commonly used in homeowners, dwelling fire, and commercial residential programs.
Filing experience using serff and refs.
Compliance research experience using isonet forms library, circulars, state filing handbook, and participation supplements.
Competencies: to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:
Motivation/initiative: motivated and curious, willing to ask questions, research issues and take on challenging projects/assignments; creative, brings new ideas to the table, exhibits self-confidenceHas strong achievement motivation and tenacity.
Administrative skills: possesses ability to organize and follow-through on multiple tasks, recognizes and attends to important details with accuracy and efficiency, effectively prioritizes work of staff membersWorks to complete goals, tasks and plans, anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions.
Interpersonal style: (interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork); develops/ maintains effective working relationships; listens attentively to others; communicates ideas clearly (written & verbal); relates to people in an open/ sincere manner; participates effectively in meetings; assists in finding solutions as well as identifying problems; communicates appropriately with supervisor, managed staff and co-workersAble to manage other individuals and maintain calm and reliable demeanor in the face of challenges.
Self-management: (adaptability/flexibility, stress tolerance, autonomy); adapts readily to changes in routine; works effectively in stressful situations; needs limited guidance and direction; is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; is reliable and dependable; is results-oriented; maintains productivity and composure under pressure; views problems as opportunities to create solutions.
Thinking skills: diagnoses problems efficiently; gathers sufficient input before making decision or plans; makes timely decision, quickly determines sources of problem, identifies information needed to solve problem and analyzes alternative solutions, communicates issues and decisions effectively to team.
Customer orientation: sensitive & responsive to internal and external customer needs; demonstrates skills in customer services and satisfaction; maintains a positive attitude, willing to listen to customer problems and seeks solutions; stays in tune with changing needs of customers.
Language/communication skills:
Excellent writing skills required.
Ability to interpret and synthesize information from different functional business units.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across organizational levels.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex business and/or technical documents such as financial reports, briefs and/or regulatory publications and/or journals.
Reasoning ability:
Ability to solve practical problems in a variety of situations.
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Computer skills:
Advanced personal computer skills including advanced knowledge of ms office suite, specifically word, powerpoint, visio, access, and excel, as well as the ability to learn other software as needed.
Experience working with office machinery: calculators, photocopiers, printers, and scanners.
Physical:
Position typically requires reaching, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary work: exerting 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objectsSedentary work involves sitting most of the timeJobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
