Manager, Underwriting Compliance

WCF Insurance is growing, and the Underwriting Compliance & Business Technology team has an immediate opening for someone who can demonstrate the WCF values to join their team as a Manager, Underwriting Compliance. This is a full-time, exempt position that works in the WCF's Sandy, Utah headquarters building (Tuesday – Thursday) and will report to the Director, Underwriting Product Technology. The person in this position is responsible for all data-exchange programs between the WCF Underwriting department and its vendors, ratemaking bureaus and regulatory agencies, and quality assurance for WCF underwriters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least seven years of work-related experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Outstanding research skills and ability to study technical manuals to understand, communicate, and help implement technical specifications.
• Expertise in complex business processes, system design, operations, WCF applications.
• Detail oriented and flexible to changing needs.
• Good troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both business and technical partners.
• Able to work in a team environment and prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Act as the primary contact for underwriting compliance and reporting.
• Oversee the business side support of reporting compliance and other data exchange for the underwriting department.
• Manage the construction, maintenance, and optimization of incoming and outgoing data feeds between WCF and its business partners.
• Identify the reporting implications of changes to product offerings, company strategy, vendor partnerships, state regulations, bureau requirements, published reporting standards, etc.
• Oversee the process of implementing necessary changes, from requirement gathering to testing to implementation.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of training on reporting-related topics.
• Monitor data fields for accuracy and completeness in all required reports.
• Research, diagnose, and remediate reporting errors. Refine feeds to reduce future errors.
• Gather, prepare, and submit state-specific underwriting data.
• Interact with users, system professionals, training partners, ratemaking bureaus, and state regulators.
• Query data using SQL to audit reporting issues.
• Work Closely with IT Department to program data fixes and/or perform data conversions as needed.
• Work Closely with Legal Department to remediate any compliance issues, including fixing data, notifying policy holders and/or vendors when appropriate.

ACCOUNTABILITY & REQUIREMENTS

• Primary responsibility for ensuring that the underwriting department has the business-side structure, systems, and processes to maintain an excellent level of reporting compliance and data flow.
• Manage a small team of reporting and compliance specialists.
• Subject-matter expert on all underwriting reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and data-exchange methods.
• Responsible for ensuring effective collaboration between underwriting and its internal and external partners.

Values

The person in this position must demonstrate the WCF values of doing the right thing, being great at your job, and helping others succeed to fulfill the company's mission of excellence.

Working Conditions

This position is based in an office environment with adequate temperature and lighting control. There are no known hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, or other environmental factors. There are potentially high-stress situations that require meeting deadlines. The employee must meet the job attendance requirements for this position.

Our People

WCF strives to provide an excellent work experience and cultivate an inclusive environment where anyone who embodies our values will thrive.

WCF Insurance Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WCF Insurance provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

WCF Insurance offers an extensive compensation package.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, company paid life insurance, 401K with a generous 6% employer match and additional benefits such as an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and time off to volunteer in the local community. All employees earn 4 weeks of vacation in their first year. The salary range for this position is from $98,000 - $122,500 annually. The salary range is based on experience, education, and location.

Internal candidates should have 6 months in their current position, acceptable job performance, and must notify their current supervisor that they have applied for the position.