Director, Compliance Specialty Programs

Responsible for leading and overseeing compliance functions supporting Specialty Insurance, including both Admitted Property & Casualty and Surplus Lines offerings. Responsibilities include conducting regulatory research, overseeing program development, reviewing and approving forms and rates, managing DOI filings and objections, and providing compliance advisory support throughout program lifecycles. This role partners with stakeholders across Fortegra, including Underwriting, Operations, Actuarial, Licensing and Claims to ensure state-specific compliance and adherence to all applicable insurance laws and regulations.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceRequires extensive (7-10 years) experience in insurance complianceStrong Surplus Lines experience preferredFamiliarity with State laws and DOI regulations relating to E&S products and admitted P&C insurance productsFamiliarity with agent licensing and related requirements.Comparable experience in technical drafting, such as attorney or paralegal, are acceptableEffective communication and writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive regulatory correspondence and professional presentationStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret statutes and recommend actionable solutionsAbility to work independently while leading cross-functional initiativesAbility to conduct legislative, regulatory and statutory research to ensure product and licensing complianceStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneouslyAbility to preserve and protect proprietary and confidential informationExperience overseeing MGAs preferredPrimary Job Functions:Develop, review and approve forms, endorsements, rates/rules and underwriting guidelines for prospective and existing Specialty programsOversee submission of form and rate filings with State Insurance Departments and manage responses to DOI objections and inquiriesProvide compliance oversight throughout the Specialty program lifecycle, including Discovery, Proposing, Onboarding, Live and Producing stagesConduct regulatory research and interpret state insurance statutes to provide guidance to Underwriters, Licensing, Claims and Operations teamsReview sample and initial live policies to confirm proper use of approved forms, surplus lines disclosures, and adherence to underwriting guidelinesMonitor state insurance department bulletins for regulatory changesOversee ISO form usage and sponsorship requirements where applicableMaintain record of approved forms, forms lists, manuals and compliance documentationAssist with admitted program updates, including new filings, revised rates/rules and form changesProvide regulatory guidance in connection with MGA/program administrator oversightAssist with program terminations, including cancellation/non-renewal notice requirements and regulatory documentationCoordinate, prepare and distribute bulletin notifications as requiredThe above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.Additional Information:Full benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, company paid short/long term disability, 401(k), tuition assistance and moreJob Posting Disclaimer:Fortegra has recently been made aware of unauthorized communications regarding career opportunities by individuals not associated with Fortegra or our recruitment team. Fortegra will only contact you from the Fortegra domain address (@fortegra.com). If you receive a message from someone posing as a Fortegra recruiter via text message, WhatsApp, Telegram or other messaging platform, please report it as phishing and block the sender.#LI-Onsite