The Hartford's Group Reinsurance Plus (GRP) needs a Consultant, Product Delivery to act as a subject matter expert in compliance and product development, leading initiatives and providing strategic support to internal teams and reinsurance customers to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and market needs.
Requirements
- 5+ years’ group employee benefits product & regulatory compliance experience; reinsurance experience a plus
- 2 years’ experience preparing state filings, including SERFF
- Strong knowledge of group and voluntary insurance products, including Life, Disability, AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and state paid leave, including applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving capabilities, especially when navigating unclear or evolving requirements.
- Draft policy forms and associated variability in accordance with administrative capabilities, risk considerations, client request and market need
- Research state product regulations and draft state-specific forms accordingly
- Prepare and file forms/rates on clients’ behalf, including state-specific forms
Responsibilities
- Lead and support product development efforts, including drafting policy form language and advising on plan design standards.
- Manage state filings and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Provide compliance guidance and support for policy issuance and certificate fulfillment.
- Support quality management program for policy issuance.
- Research and respond to compliance and contract-related inquiries.
- Disseminate legislative alerts and updates to GRP’s customers and internal stakeholders.
- Support regulatory reporting initiatives for The Hartford and GRP’s customers.
Other
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and knowing when to consult with others on complex issues.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and limited structure.
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills, which a proactive approach to driving initiatives forward.
