Vice President, Insurance Compliance

The Lightstone Group, LLC • Township of Lakewood, NJ

5d • $175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Lightstone is seeking an experienced VP or SVP of Insurance Compliance to manage regulatory compliance across its growing multi-entity insurance and reinsurance group. Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will be responsible for the day-to-day compliance function across a portfolio of domestic P&C, life and annuity, and international insurance companies. The ideal candidate is a hands-on compliance professional with deep regulatory knowledge, strong relationships with state insurance departments, and the ability to keep a complex, multi-jurisdictional insurance operation in good standing with its regulators. This position reports to the General Counsel and/or Chief Executive Officer.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of insurance regulatory compliance experience
• Working knowledge of NAIC model laws, insurance holding company acts, and multi-state regulatory practices
• Experience with state insurance department examinations, whether as a regulator, examiner, or company-side compliance professional
• Ability to manage compliance obligations across multiple entities and jurisdictions simultaneously
• Strong analytical and writing skills; ability to produce clear regulatory memoranda, compliance summaries, and management-level reports
• Sound judgment and effective communication skills with regulators, management, and outside counsel

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; active bar membership preferred but not required
• Prior experience working for or with a state insurance department or the NAIC
• Experience with both P&C and life/annuity compliance
• Experience supporting insurance company acquisitions or formations
• Familiarity with reinsurance structures and related regulatory considerations
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a practical, solutions-focused approach
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities across entities and jurisdictions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• High integrity and sound judgment; a reliable resource for senior leadership on compliance matters
• Strong independent work ethic with excellent attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing regulatory compliance across all entities in the insurance group
• Monitor, interpret, and apply insurance laws and regulations across all relevant jurisdictions, including Arizona, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Puerto Rico
• Ensure all holding company structures, inter-company agreements, affiliated transactions, and enterprise arrangements comply with applicable insurance holding company acts and related statutes
• Support compliance oversight for the international insurer operating under the Puerto Rico International Insurance Center framework
• Lead preparation for and management of all state regulatory examinations, including financial and market conduct examinations
• Act as a primary point of contact with applicable insurance departments and regulatory bodies
• Maintain examination readiness programs; ensure all companies are in a continuous state of audit preparedness
• Respond to regulatory inquiries and work to resolve issues before escalation
• Prepare, review, and submit all required regulatory filings across all entities and jurisdictions on a timely basis
• Review transactions, inter-company agreements, affiliated arrangements, and reinsurance contracts for regulatory compliance — the group operates primarily as a reinsurance business
• Support domicile selection, licensing, and regulatory structuring for the new life and annuity company formation
• Ensure all inter-company transactions and agreements are properly structured, documented, and filed in accordance with applicable law
• Monitor investment management and structuring across entities for compliance with applicable investment laws and statutory requirements
• Support statutory accounting compliance and the accuracy of regulatory financial reporting
• Review day-to-day transactions across the group for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
• Escalate financial compliance issues to senior leadership and outside counsel as appropriate
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across all entities
• Maintain a compliance calendar tracking all regulatory deadlines, renewal dates, and filing obligations
• Provide compliance guidance and training to management and staff
• Coordinate with outside regulatory counsel and compliance consultants as needed

Benefits

• Paid time off for vacation and sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, and wellness programs
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Life and AD&D insurance with options for supplemental employee, spouse, and child
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Commuter spending accounts (transit and parking)
• Tuition assistance and employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed