Compliance Director

We are seeking a seasoned Compliance Director to lead and oversee the compliance and filing function of our Property & Casualty Insurance underwriting, product and shared service operations. This executive will ensure that our company adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, while fostering a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of P&C insurance regulatory frameworks and proven leadership in compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Oversight
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and international insurance regulations.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting property & casualty insurance.
• Serve as primary liaison with regulatory bodies and auditors.
• Serve as liaison and subject matter expert with Old Republic Subsidiaries (SOC's)
• Serve as primary PMA liaison with Old Republic compliance teams
• Policy & Governance
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure accountability across business units.
• Filing Unit
• Lead the Filing team for all lines
• Manage the filing process

• Compliance Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks across underwriting product and distribution channels.
• Partner with Old Republic Compliance and PMA claims compliance to align compliance with enterprise risk frameworks.
• Training & Culture
• Lead compliance training programs for employees at all levels on compliance
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct and regulatory awareness.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Manage and mentor the compliance team.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Audit, and Operations to ensure integrated compliance practices.
• Demonstrate commitment to Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and apply knowledge of compliance policies and procedures, standards and laws applicable to job responsibilities in the performance of work.

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of compliance experience in the insurance industry,
• Strong knowledge of property & casualty insurance regulations, including NAIC, state insurance departments, and federal requirements.
• Proven track record of P&C experience and compliance knowlegde
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence peers and executive levels.

Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Strong ethical judgment and integrit
• Regulatory expertise in insurance
• Leadership and team development
• Risk management orientation
• Excellent stakeholder management

This role is critical in safeguarding our reputation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling sustainable growth in the property & casualty insurance market