Counsel, Sr (Finance)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Combined Insurance, a Chubb Company, is seeking a Senior Counsel to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!
KEY OBJECTIVE:
Senior Counsel will report to and assist the Combined General Counsel with a myriad of legal issues, focusing on business development support. In this role, the attorney will advise on business transactions including drafting and negotiating agreements involving brokers, independent agents, and various types of producers, reviewing and advising on new marketing initiatives, and advising on group benefit support and structure, particularly in the voluntary benefit space. Tasks will include performing legal research, identifying and mitigating new or emerging areas of risk, and managing or providing support on specific legal topics. Collaboration and working in a team environment with the sales team, product development, other business counsel, underwriting, actuarial, and other constituencies is essential.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Counsel and communicate effectively with internal business clients regarding a wide range of matters;
- Provide legal advice and counsel to the business on compliance with applicable laws and internal policies and procedures;
- Provide support to compliance officers regarding sales practices and compliance;
- Research and provide legal advice on all laws impacting the business;
- Periodic travel to attend meetings with sales management and their teams; and
- Provide support on special projects as needed.
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to practice in at least one state bar;
- 10+ years of insurance industry experience, primarily in the areas of accident and health related products, in a law firm or corporate environment;
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinker;
- Demonstrated understanding of the insurance regulatory environment in the US, and in the A&H industry in particular, including HIPAA, privacy and data security requirements;
- Ability to work on multiple tasks based on business needs / priorities in a fast-paced environment;
- Strong influence skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships both within and across functional lines;
- Enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, dynamic environment;
- Ability to understand business needs and provide consultation that is compliant but helps to meet business goals;
- Detail-oriented, organized, responsive and deadline-driven; and
- Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of high priority projects simultaneously.
- We seek highly motivated individuals to join our team who exhibit the best-in-class competencies listed below and embody the NA Legal and Compliance culture.
- We deliver high quality work product, services and solutions that demonstrate understanding of the needs and requirements of our business partners and support achievement of team goals.
- We adapt to changing business needs and environments through a proactive, flexible approach that achieves results and strikes the proper balance among all constituencies.
- We demonstrate character, integrity and professionalism, both within a team environment in NA Legal and Compliance and in fulfilling our responsibilities to our business partners.
- We build collaborative, trusting relationships with team members and business partners through superior communication skills, empathy and respect.
- We independently manage work responsibilities through commitment, dedication and accountability, and display an on-going commitment to self-improvement.
ABOUT US
OUR BENEFITS
As a Chubb corporate employee, you have access to one of the most comprehensive benefit plans in the business, designed to meet your needs and help you reach your financial goals. More details can be found here. Chubb is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive compensation package that is appropriate in the market where they work. Below are several of the many benefits we offer our employees:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- A company-match 401(k) plan
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee referral bonuses
ABOUT COMBINED INSURANCE
Combined Insurance Company of America is a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in North America. Headquartered in Chicago, with satellite office in Columbia, SC, Combined is celebrating over 100 years in business. We are committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to access and understand. The company has an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and an A + (Superior) financial strength rating by A.M. Best. We are ranked by VIQTORY as the number one Military Friendly® Employer in 2023 (over $1 billion revenue category), marking Combined's twelfth consecutive year on the Top 10 list. We pride ourselves on approaching all situations with a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) and encouraging collaboration.
ABOUT CHUBB
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.
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