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Deputy General Counsel - Insurance and Regulatory Affairs - On-site or Hybrid Op
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Overview
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. The Deputy General Counsel – Insurance & Regulatory Affairs serves as a senior legal leader responsible for guiding the insurance-related legal strategy of The Mutual Group, company providing services to mutual insurance carriers. This role oversees legal support for insurance operations, regulatory compliance, reinsurance, program business, surplus lines, and risk exchange structures. Working in close partnership with the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs, this position ensures comprehensive legal coverage across the enterprise.
This role demands deep expertise in property & casualty (P&C) insurance law, regulatory frameworks, and alternative risk transfer mechanisms. The Deputy General Counsel will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, helping shape innovative insurance solutions while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel on underwriting, claims, distribution, and product development
Support strategic initiatives in admitted and non-admitted markets, including E&S lines
Advise on broker relationships, surplus lines filings, and state-specific compliance
Structure and negotiate reinsurance treaties, risk exchange agreements, and captive arrangements
Ensure compliance with reinsurance regulations and contractual obligations
Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and finance teams to assess legal risks in program design
Advise on legal aspects of program administrator contracts and delegated authority arrangements
Support licensing, filings, and regulatory reporting for carriers and MGAs
Monitor legal developments affecting program business and distribution channels
Lead development and execution of compliance programs tailored to insurance operations
Respond to inquiries and examinations from state departments of insurance and other regulators
Track and interpret federal and state insurance laws, including NAIC model regulations
Partner with government affairs and compliance teams on advocacy and policy engagement
Work closely with underwriting, claims, compliance, finance, and operations to align legal strategy with business goals
Coordinate with the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs to ensure seamless legal coverage
Contribute to enterprise risk management and strategic planning
Lead and mentor legal and compliance professionals focused on insurance matters
Promote legal awareness and training across insurance-related functions
Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with significant focus on insurance law, reinsurance, and regulatory compliance
Proven expertise in P&C insurance, MGA operations, and E&S lines
Strong understanding of federal and state insurance regulatory frameworks
Experience with program business, risk exchange, and alternative risk transfer structures
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
High ethical standards and sound judgment
Periodic travel required
Benefits We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long-term and short-term insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance
#J-18808-Ljbffr Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. The Deputy General Counsel – Insurance & Regulatory Affairs serves as a senior legal leader responsible for guiding the insurance-related legal strategy of The Mutual Group, company providing services to mutual insurance carriers. This role oversees legal support for insurance operations, regulatory compliance, reinsurance, program business, surplus lines, and risk exchange structures. Working in close partnership with the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs, this position ensures comprehensive legal coverage across the enterprise.
This role demands deep expertise in property & casualty (P&C) insurance law, regulatory frameworks, and alternative risk transfer mechanisms. The Deputy General Counsel will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, helping shape innovative insurance solutions while maintaining compliance and mitigating risk in a dynamic regulatory environment.
Responsibilities
Provide legal counsel on underwriting, claims, distribution, and product development
Support strategic initiatives in admitted and non-admitted markets, including E&S lines
Advise on broker relationships, surplus lines filings, and state-specific compliance
Structure and negotiate reinsurance treaties, risk exchange agreements, and captive arrangements
Ensure compliance with reinsurance regulations and contractual obligations
Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, and finance teams to assess legal risks in program design
Advise on legal aspects of program administrator contracts and delegated authority arrangements
Support licensing, filings, and regulatory reporting for carriers and MGAs
Monitor legal developments affecting program business and distribution channels
Lead development and execution of compliance programs tailored to insurance operations
Respond to inquiries and examinations from state departments of insurance and other regulators
Track and interpret federal and state insurance laws, including NAIC model regulations
Partner with government affairs and compliance teams on advocacy and policy engagement
Work closely with underwriting, claims, compliance, finance, and operations to align legal strategy with business goals
Coordinate with the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Legal Affairs to ensure seamless legal coverage
Contribute to enterprise risk management and strategic planning
Lead and mentor legal and compliance professionals focused on insurance matters
Promote legal awareness and training across insurance-related functions
Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with significant focus on insurance law, reinsurance, and regulatory compliance
Proven expertise in P&C insurance, MGA operations, and E&S lines
Strong understanding of federal and state insurance regulatory frameworks
Experience with program business, risk exchange, and alternative risk transfer structures
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
High ethical standards and sound judgment
Periodic travel required
Benefits We are proud to offer a robust benefits suite that includes:
Competitive base salary plus incentive plans for eligible team members
401(K) retirement plan that includes a company match of up to 6% of your eligible salary
Free basic life and AD&D, long-term and short-term insurance
Medical, dental and vision plans to meet your unique healthcare needs
Wellness incentives
Generous time off program that includes personal, holiday and volunteer paid time off
Flexible work schedules and hybrid/remote options for eligible positions
Educational assistance
#J-18808-Ljbffr Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.