Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Regulatory and Transactional Support

Starr Insurance•New York, NY

6d•$275,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel – Insurance Regulatory and Transactional Support provides senior-level legal and regulatory counsel to Starr’s U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance regulatory function and supports transactional, corporate, regulatory, and licensing matters affecting the organization’s U.S. insurance operations. The position reports directly to the General Counsel and works closely with senior management, the compliance function, and business unit leaders across the organization. The role supports U.S. property and casualty insurance operations, including admitted and surplus lines matters; advises on insurance regulatory compliance; manages licensing; and serves as a legal contact with state insurance departments and the NAIC. It also supports transactions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, formation and licensing of insurance entities, and the development of regulatory compliance policies and risk-mitigation strategies. The position monitors regulatory developments and provides practical guidance to business clients, while supporting the General Counsel and broader legal team on special projects and strategic initiatives. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, the estimated compensation range is $275,000–$300,000. Starr describes itself as an equal opportunity employer and offers training and development opportunities to employees.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
At least 8–10 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial U.S. insurance regulatory and transactional law experience gained at a law firm, insurance company, and/or state insurance department.
Experience handling insurance regulatory filings, licensing matters, and interactions with state insurance departments and the NAIC.
Experience supporting corporate and transactional matters involving insurance entities, including Forms B, C, D, and F filings, reinsurance arrangements, and commercial contract negotiation.
Strong working knowledge of state insurance holding company acts, financial and market conduct practices, and related U.S. insurance regulatory frameworks.
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, including the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with senior management, business units, and external regulators.
Ability to manage multiple matters independently in a fast-paced environment, with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Property and casualty insurance experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level legal and regulatory support for U.S. property and casualty insurance operations, including admitted and surplus lines matters.
Advise on compliance with U.S. state insurance holding company laws, market conduct standards, rate and form filing requirements, and other insurance department regulations.
Manage insurance regulatory licensing, including company, agency, producer, and adjuster licensing, reporting, and filing requirements across U.S. jurisdictions.
Serve as primary or supporting legal contact with state insurance departments and the NAIC regarding financial examinations, market conduct examinations, regulatory inquiries, and investigations.
Provide legal support for corporate transactions affecting U.S. insurance entities, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance transactions, restructurings, redomestications, insurance holding company act filings, Forms B, C, D, and F, and other change-of-control or affiliate transaction filings.
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including MGA agreements, program agreements, third-party administrator agreements, vendor agreements, and other insurance-related commercial arrangements.
Identify and analyze legal and regulatory issues affecting the U.S. property and casualty business, draft key legal documents, and present actionable recommendations to senior management and business unit leaders.
Advise on corporate governance matters for U.S. insurance subsidiaries, including board and committee matters, corporate formalities, and governance-related regulatory requirements.
Assist in forming and licensing new U.S. insurance entities, including incorporation, certificate of authority applications, and expansion of lines of authority.
Monitor and analyze developments in U.S. insurance regulatory law and NAIC model act adoption, and advise internal business clients on related risks and practical business implications.
Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and risk-mitigation strategies to address regulatory compliance obligations and emerging regulatory risk.
Collaborate with compliance, actuarial, underwriting, and claims functions to provide coordinated legal support on regulatory and transactional matters.
Support the General Counsel and broader legal team on special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.