Counsel, Product Filing

iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)•Waco, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Counsel, Product Filing, you will play a key role in leading the compliance function related to life insurance product filings, ensuring compliance with state regulations and industry standards. This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience practicing law, preferably within a corporate insurance company with experience in life insurance products.
Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple projects
Experience in life insurance products
Strong experience managing staff in a corporate environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to support or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time, including H-1B visas and participation in STEM OPT work authorizations.

Responsibilities

Manages the product filing team and provides support for all aspects of filing of the Companies' life insurance products.
Organize and structure the product filing team to assure operational efficiency, develop team members.
Interacts with other business partners and state Insurance Departments developing ongoing, positive relationships.
Interacts with other U.S. business lines and the Canadian parent company, including actuarial services, as needed.
Recommends changes for the Companies to Chief Legal Counsel, U.S. Life Operations, based on legislative and regulatory activity, and directs legal strategy to meet the objectives of the organization and deal with changing business priorities.
Lead and oversee compliance with all applicable state insurance laws and regulations related to policy form filings and associated matters.
Address complex issues that require cross-departmental coordination or escalation.
Collaborate closely with operational areas, particularly actuarial and marketing—in the development and revision of life insurance products.
Provide strategic input based on industry standards and regulatory trends.
Direct the research, drafting, and submission of new product policy forms and revisions to existing policy forms, ensuring compliance with state regulatory requirements.
Interpret and analyze state regulations for form filing compliance, particularly in complex matters.
Assess regulatory risk and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliant implementation.
Manage the coding and maintenance of product data in LIFE-COMM and/or other applications supporting policy administration, claims, and billing for both new and existing products.
Partner with IT and testing teams to resolve system-related issues.
Supervise and support a team of direct reports including product filing analysts and/or specialists, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional development through coaching, feedback, and tailored growth plans.
Enhance and manage the policy form filing process through the NAIC SERFF system, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Serve as the certifying officer for state-required policy form filings, signing official company certifications.
Review marketing and advertising materials for accuracy and compliance with policy form content.
Prepare and organize documentation for state insurance department audits related to policy form filings.
Oversee the development of benefit description pages, statements of policy cost and benefit, annual reports, and other required materials for regulatory submission.
Evaluate and respond to state department disapprovals, determining appropriate corrective actions to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Engage with all levels of management to address and resolve compliance-related issues.
Communicate and coordinate with state insurance department officials, legal counsel, and actuarial consultants on complex compliance matters requiring advanced regulatory expertise.
Manage the preparation and submission of Life Insurance Illustration Annual Certification filings in accordance with the NAIC Life Insurance Illustration Model Regulation.
Collaborate with the Illustration Actuary to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Benefits

Flexible Health, Dental and Vision insurance
401(k) + company match
PTO Plan
employee and family assistance program
ergonomic furniture program
performance bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Company-Paid Term Life, AD&D Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company-Paid Health Advocate Benefit
Wellness Allowance
Generous Paid Time Off Plan and Holidays
401(k) With Company Match
Competitive Bonus Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Program