AVP Compliance, Life and Health Division

Ullico Inc., a diversified insurance and financial products and services company headquartered in Washington, DC, is actively recruiting a Life and Health Compliance Professional to manage and lead the Compliance unit of our subsidiary, The Union Labor Life Insurance Company.  The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Compliance will be responsible for the oversight and monitoring of all regulatory compliance matters affecting the Life and Health insurance company functions including but not limited to rate and form filing, agent licensing, underwriting, marketing, product development and claims.  The AVP of Compliance will report directly to the Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer of Ullico’s Law Department.  The position is located within the Life and Health business unit in Bethesda, MD. Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee compliance activities for the Life and Health Division, ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state insurance regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on the implementation of new and revised laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with insurance regulators and oversee regulatory examinations, inquiries, complaints, and responses.
• Direct compliance programs related to privacy, fraud prevention, advertising review, third-party oversight, and regulatory reporting.
• Provide compliance support and guidance for product development, policy administration, underwriting, claims operations, and marketing initiatives.
• Partner with Legal, Operations, Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Information Technology, and other business units to identify and address compliance risks.
• Review and advise on claims appeals, beneficiary disputes, policy forms, contracts, and other compliance-sensitive matters.
• Oversee privacy compliance activities, including HIPAA-related requirements, risk assessments, and privacy notices.
• Manage compliance staff and provide leadership, coaching, and work direction to support departmental objectives.
• Prepare and present compliance reports, metrics, and risk updates to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Conduct regulatory research and provide compliance guidance on emerging legal, operational, and business issues.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. A JD or Master’s degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7-10 years of insurance industry experience in the group life and health insurance area with a strong regulatory compliance background. Prior insurance product experience should include Individual Life, Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical Stop Loss and specialty health such as vision and dental with strong Medical Stop loss experience a plus. Staff and project management experience is a must.

For over 95 years, Ullico, the only labor-owned insurance and investment company, has been a proud partner of the labor movement. From insurance products for members, leaders and employers, to investments that have created thousands of union jobs, our customers continue to count on Ullico to protect them. The Ullico Inc. family of companies includes The Union Labor Life Insurance Company; Ullico Casualty Group, Inc.; Ullico Investment Company, Inc.; and Ullico Investment Advisors, Inc.   Visit www.ullico.com     Ullico is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.   The job posting will expire or renew after 30 days.