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At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America.
The opportunity: Reporting directly to VP and Associate General Counsel Group Benefits, the Director, State Filing, works with relevant functional areas of FullscopeRMS (Business Development, Client Management, Underwriting, Policy Administration, Claims, and Legal) to plan state filing needs and processes for new partner products and changes to existing product portfolios. This role directly engages with partners and partner prospects on execution plans for state filing issues, including resource needs and budgeting. Responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of State Filing Analysts involved in product development, filings and compliance reviews and collaborates with Sun State Filing Director to identify appropriate areas for leveraging team resources.
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How you will contribute:- Leads, manages, develops, retains and motivates a team of state filing professionals.
- Leads and manages the contract development and state filing processes for new group insurance products, including the technical development of the state filing team.
- Represents department on project teams, cross-site and intra-departmental meetings and for training provided by other departments.
- Represents department in partner-facing meetings related to state filing.
- Working with Corporate Compliance and Law, assists with identifying regulatory challenges associated with new and innovative products and recommends tactical and strategic solutions to ensure effective product development and implementation.
- Working with Corporate Compliance and Law, determine the impact of new laws on new and existing products and identify any necessary action.
- Assist with resolving complex business practices matters as they relate to state filing.
- Plans and prioritizes team goals and objectives in alignment with business priorities.
- Responsible for preparing disaster recovery plan for the department and ensuring area complies with data security and SOX requirements.
What you will bring with you:
- Ability to work with a diverse range of people
- 5+ years experience in insurance regulatory or legal positions
- People leadership experience: Ability to lead and establish a collaborative team environment.
- Technically proficient in the areas state insurance regulations through continual study or participation in industry groups.
- Knowledge of FullscopeRMS products (disability, life, supplemental health and stop loss )and understanding of regulatory compliance and filing process.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate complex regulatory matters to Management and State Insurance Department officials.
- Position requires analytical skills and judgement, well developed people skills, and ability to lead, manage, negotiate and persuade effectively with a high degree of tact.
- Effective in originating action and working with limited direction to solve problems and accomplish timely, cost effective, and high-quality results.
- Effective in anticipating future needs, establishing objectives, allocating and making policy decisions with broad impact.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, SERF state filing systems, and ability to become proficient with compliance and company software programs.
Do you see yourself in this role even if you haven’t checked all the boxes above? We welcome all talented candidates and are committed to a culture that represents diversity in all forms. If you think you might thrive in this setting, we would love to hear from you.
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Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
- Excellent benefits and wellness programs to support the three pillars of your well-being – mental, physical and financial – including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, a partially-paid sabbatical program, medical plans, company paid life and AD&D insurance as well as disability programs and more
- Retirement and Stock Purchase programs to help build and enhance your future financial security including a 401(k) plan with an employer-paid match as well as an employer-funded retirement account
- A flexible work environment with a friendly, caring, collaborative and inclusive culture
- Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S.
- Named as a “Top 10” employer by the Boston Globe's “Top Places to Work” two years running
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a California resident, the salary range for this position is:
- Southern region: $132,600-198,900 annually
- Central region: $139,800-$209,700 annually
- Northern region: $149,400-$224,200 annually
If you are a Colorado resident, the salary range for this position is $126,500-$189,900 annually.
If you are a New York resident, the salary range for this position is $149,400-$224,200 annually.
If you are Washington resident, the salary range for this position is $139,800-$209,700 annually.
We consider various factors in determining actual pay including your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to salary, this position is eligible for incentive awards based on individual and business performance as well as a broad range of competitive benefits.
Sun Life Financial is a leading provider of group insurance benefits in the U.S., helping people protect what they love about their lives. More than just a name, Sun Life symbolizes our brand promise of making life brighter -for our customers, partners, and communities. Join our talented, diverse workforce and launch a rewarding career. Visit us at www.sunlife.com/us to learn more.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
