What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Filings Manager position at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies?
Overview
State Filings Manager
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 State Filings Representative 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, and Parsippany, NJ.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate for leadership of the State Filings team is expected to exhibit the following characteristics:
- Displays a complete understanding of the processes that need to be followed in order to appropriately and effectively manage and assist with the work of any level of State Filer.
- Has the ability to do the basic work of a state filer.
- Acts in a role of "last line of defense" by performing final reviews of staff work on filings and system change request forms before submission.
- Creates efficient processes that are communicated to staff, written and documented for reference, and monitored for effectiveness.
- Ensures the governance model is strictly adhered to and documentation is both clear and maintained to the highest standards.
- Facilitates effective team meetings to produce a desired outcome.
- Works with Project Management colleagues to set timelines of key projects and ensures the Department meets those deadlines as well as any statutory / regulatory deadlines. Creates timelines and deadlines for staff to work within the framework.
- Acts as the leader of the Department, including strict adherence to all policies and procedures as a role model of the organization.
- Coaches team members in best practices and acts as a mentor to staff in developing their careers.
- Conducts interviews and makes effective staffing decisions.
- Completes performance reviews and evaluations of staff and consistently provides them with appropriate feedback on performance and goals.
- Monitors team workloads.
- Develops and communicates detailed reports to appropriate parties.
Rate, Rule, Form Filings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred with concentration in Risk Management, Law, Business, Economics, Math, or Actuarial Sciences
- 10 years of State Filing experience, particularly in a leadership role.
- An additional insurance-related certification, such as CPCU
- Must exhibit expertise in industry trends, state regulations, and compliance processes.
- Must promote and exemplify appropriate and effective decision-making.
- Promotes and exemplifies a culture of collaboration, including stakeholders at various levels and in various departments.
- Effective prioritization and organization.
- Ability to drive key projects to completion.
