Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and 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
• Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
• Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
• Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
• Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
• And much more!

The VP of Compliance will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders across GUARD and translating compliance plan goals into executable testing and monitoring, reporting results, and engaging in remediation and value-add partnerships. This dynamic and flexible role will be a resource to leadership and day-to-day business staff. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the VP will have the following responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assist with operationalizing a modern, best-in-class Compliance Department, focusing on commercial insurance across multiple lines of business.
• In partnership with business unit leaders, develop written policies and procedures to keep the business in compliance with insurance-specific and -related laws and regulations.
• Work with other control functions and business units to develop and monitor appropriate controls to prevent, detect, and resolve compliance breaches.
• Engage collaboratively with business unit leaders to ensure regulatory compliance across all areas of the business, including Underwriting, Claims, Distribution, Product, Premium Audit, Customer Service, and more.
• Monitor, review, research, and assist with implementation of applicable state regulatory changes.
• Engage with regulators and respond to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and market conduct issues in coordination with business units and the broader Legal & Compliance department.
• Design and implement compliance training programs for employees of the company.
• Bring a business-first mindset to partner with company leaders and enable action through a pragmatic and collaborative approach

• 10+ years of experience in a compliance role at a national insurance company
• Experience leading, managing, and developing teams of people, both directly and as part of a highly-matrixed organization
• Experience building compliance policies, procedures, training, risk assessments, and periodic plans
• Experience planning, executing, reporting on, and following up on compliance reviews
• Deep knowledge of commercial insurance laws and regulations, including those addressing product design, underwriting, policy termination, marketing and distribution, agency regulation, licensing, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, anti-discrimination, claims handling, OFAC, AML
• Experience dealing with regulators as part of financial and market conduct examinations is a plus
• Deep knowledge of industry standards, customs, and practices relating to compliance

Salary Range:

$140,000-$280,000 USD

The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.

The annual base salary range posted represents a broad range of salaries around the U.S. and is subject to many factors including but not limited to credentials, education, experience, geographic location, job responsibilities, performance, skills and/or training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job duties are performed onsite in an office or home office work environment. This position requires the employee to be available for the full duration of their scheduled shift. This position may require some travel to other locations for training opportunities. This position requires a reliable internet connection for working from a home office. The home office is required to be a space free from distractions and supportive of a confidential environment.

Work is generally performed in professional office environments. The individual in this position routinely uses standard office equipment (e.g. computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, etc.) The noise level in these work environments is usually moderate.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at a desk entering information into a computer and reading information presented on a computer monitor and on paper. The employee is required to have the ability to talk, hear and understand others in person, on the telephone, via video conferencing equipment, or a headset.