AVP, State Filings

Coaction Global•Morristown, NJ

2d•$182,000 - $225,000

About The Position

At Coaction, we’re a unique mix of leaders, achievers, thinkers, and team players with a high-performance mindset and a diverse skillset. We bring our industry expertise together to continually push the boundaries of what insurance can be for our clients.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of ISO and Commercial Lines Property & Casualty coverage, Professional Lines coverage, forms, rates, and rules
Expertise in state filings, including the rates, rules, forms, and answering objections
Experience in targeted competitor searches and analysis
Highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and energetic style are essential
Proactive thinker and performer, with the ability to work independently
Desire to learn and gain exposure to new areas
Minimum 10 years of State Filings/Product Governance experience.
Management/Leadership experience
BA/BS required

Nice To Haves

Underwriting, Compliance or IT experience desirable

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the State Filings team, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to oversee the filing, documentation, tracking, research, and archiving of all forms.
Develop and maintain a centralized historical database of state regulatory requirements and prior responses to objections, enabling consistency and efficiency in filings.
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on processes related to the implementation and operationalization of forms.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and ongoing maintenance of all product logs, form libraries, and supporting documentation.
Direct and support research efforts to ensure internal forms comply with applicable state regulatory requirements.
Manage and analyze competitor filings and regulatory positioning to inform strategy.
Serve as a liaison across Compliance, Operations, Product Development, and Actuarial to ensure the seamless execution of processes on behalf of the Product Development function.
Identify, assess, and resolve compliance issues related to state regulatory requirements and the organization’s implementation of forms and rules.
Partner with Compliance to evaluate and manage the operational impact of regulatory bulletins and circulars on day-to-day business activities.
Support the State Filings team in responding to regulatory objections by conducting research on competitor filings and prior submissions, maintaining effective relationships with regulators, and developing well-supported, compliant responses to state feedback.