Senior State Filing Analyst

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

14d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Creates, analyzes and evaluates annuity, life, health and/or P&C policies, riders, endorsements, certificates, letters and other required documents which accurately reflect the principles of the company and the various marketing groups for which the annuity, life, health and/or P&C products are developed. Complies with both the company and state regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 5 years industry/regulatory experience with an emphasis on product knowledge preferred.
Strong analytical skills needed.

Nice To Haves

Skilled knowledge of annuity, life, health and/or P&C products is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must display effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
Strong ability to work independently and demonstrate effective use of time management.

Responsibilities

Researches and applies new and existing state laws and regulations.
Drafts policy forms, riders and endorsements.
Develops form variations required by specific states.
Files products with the states for approval (SERFF or paper filings).
Prepares filing letters, certifications, filing forms, fees and filing packages for multiple product types and life companies.
Negotiates verbally and in writing with regulators to expedite product approvals or resolve disapprovals.
Reviews advertising/marketing material filings for accuracy and compliance.
Approves written internal product approval announcement memos.
Makes timely and logical decisions and recommendations in complex and unusual situations in the absence of specific direction.
Performs independently and maintains high levels of production and quality; ensures all deadlines are met.
Interprets and modifies older policies that employ obsolete language.
Negotiates customized policy language with marketing, actuarial, legal and the policy form compliance officer.
Works well in a team, with actuaries, product attorneys, account executives, marketing specialists.
Trains and mentors, the development of new employees.
Possesses and applies broad knowledge of concepts and principles or exhibits technical expertise in a specific area; works with minimal instruction or guidance with appreciable latitude for un-reviewed action or decisions; performs moderately difficult assignments with diverse scope and complexity, requiring a great deal of originality, creativity and problem solving with initiative and independent judgment required.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs