VP, Assistant General Counsel, Insurance and Regulatory (Hybrid)

VP, Assistant General Counsel, Insurance and Regulatory (Hybrid)

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General Description

Support USI’s strategic growth initiatives by working with business units to develop insurance programs, products, and contractual relationships. Draft and negotiate contracts with third parties. Focus on ongoing technological innovations. Ensure execution and improvement of USI’s ethical and corporate compliance programs in a changing risk environment. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel for Risk Management and engages with corporate leadership.

Responsibilities

• Work with USI teams developing proprietary technology and processes to ensure intellectual property protection. Includes leadership, other departments, and outside counsel as needed.
• Manage strategies to protect USI’s IP and proprietary information. Direct the data privacy program, investigate incidents, report breaches, and ensure compliance with USI data policies.
• Manage USI’s compliance with all relevant laws and regulations for our business segments. Ensure the company follows state and federal laws and industry-specific regulations.
• Work with external stakeholders, regulators, and auditors to ensure the company meets compliance obligations and responds to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations related to insurance and business operations. Advise management and staff on how these developments impact business operations.
• Work with legal operations to handle aspects of the company’s Code of Trust. Includes performing internal investigations into alleged misconduct.
• Oversee conflict of interest policies, including reviewing policy content, updates and annual surveys.
• Coordinate with insurance teams and leadership to develop new products and programs. Includes proprietary policy forms and captive insurance programs.
• Assist in creating tools and training for legal, sales, and other teams. Improve understanding of related legal and compliance issues.
• Manage the contract process for new business relationships.
• Review and draft contracts with vendors and third parties.
• Stay informed on knowledge related to the job function. Participate in industry workshops, review publications. Satisfy CLE obligations and study autonomously.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Why USI

With over $2 billion in revenue and more than 10,000 associates located in approximately 200 offices across the country, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. At USI, we have created one of the most dynamic personal and professional development cultures in the industry. We invest heavily in our associates, and we take pride in celebrating their growth and success through our one-of-a-kind employee reward and recognition programs. We invite you to learn more about what makes USI an exceptional place to work!

Benefits

USI is proud to offer a full-suite of benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings account, short and long-term disability, company- and employee-paid life insurance as well as other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time away program including paid time off (PTO), fully paid time for employee disability leave, paid parental leave and holiday time.

Salary Range : $220,000- $235,000

This is a bonus-eligible position with a target incentive of 25%

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

USI values diversity and is committed to ensuring a fair, diverse, and inclusive work environment for all. Our diversity, equity and inclusion program, “I'm With U,” advances these initiatives to champion our team members and the communities we serve.

Nationally recognized as a top insurance workplace for five consecutive years (2018-2022). Named to Business Insurance’s annual list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance three years in a row (2020-2022). Gold recipient, American Heart Association’s Workplace Health Achievement Index, three years in a row (2018-2021).

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