Overview
Senior State Filings Analyst
State Filings Analyst, Regulatory Filings Coordinator, Compliance Analyst, State Compliance Coordinator, Regulatory Submissions Specialist
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents/brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be the leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
BENEFITS
We are an equal opportunity employer that strives to maintain a work environment that is welcoming and enriching for all. You’ll be surprised by all we have to offer!
- Competitive compensation
- Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
- 401K retirement plan with company match and profit sharing
- Generous paid vacation and sick time
- Hybrid work schedule (three days in the office, two days from home)
- Work/life balance schedule – no nights or weekends/closed for all major holidays
- Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
- Tuition reimbursement after six months of employment
- Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
- And much more!
BH GUARD currently offers an excellent opportunity for a Senior State Filings Analyst to guide our next stage of growth at Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies. The position can be located in either Wilkes-Barre, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Parsippany, NJ, or Atlanta, GA.
Responsibilities
- Submits rate, rule and form filings to all relevant insurance departments and bureaus.
- Acts as a subject matter expert on all things "State Filings" including a profound understanding of coverages and policy structure for multiple lines of business.
- Has a command of filing dependencies such that much of their work is "self-assigned".
- Works independently to drive results with very little guidance.
- Monitors SERFF system for changes in filing status.
- Collaborates with Departments across the entire organization, but most especially with Product Management and Product Development in providing filing guidance as new products and initiatives are developed.
- Communicates filing process and status to appropriate internal parties.
- Triages objections and responses with DOIs and pulls in relevant stakeholders.
- Engages with state regulators to achieve desired filing and compliance results.
- Provides input on filing strategy to various stakeholders, including researching, analyzing, and advising management on filing compliance with state insurance laws.
- Owns the drafting, creation, and revising of Rate, Rule and Form manuals.
- Utilizes deep comprehension of process and role to help develop junior filing team, all while providing guidance through example.
- Attempts to resolve issues escalated from junior filing team before escalating to next level.
- Acts as a peer reviewer of work completed by colleagues.
- Adheres to governance model in maintaining all filing documentation.
- Collaborates with circular tracking colleagues to ensure changes are properly handled, filed, and implemented as required.
- Gains an understanding of the rating of policies and coverages.
- Collaborates with Business Systems on the implementation of rates and forms into GUARD's proprietary system and tracks those tasks to completion.
- Provides filing information for any internal or external audits and resolves any compliance issues.
- Identifies, prioritizes and engages stakeholders throughout the filing process.
- Keeps current with trends in the market.
- Thinks outside the box and displays an inquisitive nature.
- Contextualizes conversations and discussion.
- Ability to create and adhere to own deadlines with a profound understanding of timelines and interdependencies.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years of State Filing experience at an admitted Property & Casualty carrier, preferably working on Commercial lines of business.
- Displays Expertise and experience in multiple lines of business (including but not limited to BOP, Commercial Auto, Property, General Liability, Packaged Products, Workers Compensation).
- Must have knowledge of industry trends, state regulations, and compliance processes.
- Expertise in SERFF system and FL iFile.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is a must, as is a sense of organization and prioritization.
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