Director of Compliance - Group Life and Health Insurance
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.
We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.
Protective is seeking an experienced Product Compliance Director to lead the contract development and regulatory filing function for our Employee Benefits Division. This role provides essential support across group life, supplemental health, and disability products, ensuring all forms, contracts, and filings meet state regulatory requirements while aligning with product strategy and enhancing the customer experience.
This leader will oversee a small team of compliance professionals and serve as a key partner to Product Development, Legal, Internal Systems, Claims, New Business, Insurance Administration, and Corporate Compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep product knowledge, strong technical expertise, and the ability to anticipate regulatory needs in a fast‑moving environment.
Protective is seeking an experienced Product Compliance Director to lead the contract development and regulatory filing function for our Employee Benefits Division. This role provides essential support across group life, supplemental health, and disability products, ensuring all forms, contracts, and filings meet state regulatory requirements while aligning with product strategy and enhancing the customer experience.
This leader will oversee a small team of compliance professionals and serve as a key partner to Product Development, Legal, Internal Systems, Claims, New Business, Insurance Administration, and Corporate Compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep product knowledge, strong technical expertise, and the ability to anticipate regulatory needs in a fast‑moving environment.
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Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:
If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process.
Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills & Competencies:
Advanced understanding of group life and health products
Strong technical and analytical expertise related to contract language, state filing requirements, and regulatory frameworks
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
Skilled communicator with strong negotiation and collaboration capabilities
Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate regulatory needs and navigate complex issues
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a deadline‑driven environment
Required Knowledge:
Deep knowledge of group life and health products.
Strong understanding of SERFF and I‑File systems.
Expertise in multi‑state filing requirements, compliance frameworks, and product regulations.
Familiarity with form drafting conventions and contract structure.
