Deputy General Counsel – Insurance Regulatory & Reinsurance

Deputy General Counsel – Insurance Regulatory & Reinsurance (Hybrid)

Our client, a specialty insurance/reinsurance organization operating in a highly regulated segment of the industry, is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead legal and regulatory strategy across its U.S. insurance and reinsurance operations. This individual will serve as a key legal advisor to senior leadership, working closely with business, operational, and finance teams on regulatory, transactional, and risk-transfer matters.

Client Profile:

Specialty insurance/reinsurance organization

U.S. domestic operations subject to multi-state insurance regulatory oversight

Highly regulated industry segment with complex holding company and reinsurance structures

Hybrid work arrangement

Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel on U.S. insurance regulatory matters affecting the company’s domestic operations, with a particular focus on insurance and reinsurance

Interface directly with state insurance regulators on matters including licensing, examinations, regulatory approvals, filings, and ongoing regulatory oversight

Draft, review, and negotiate reinsurance agreements and other complex risk-transfer arrangements

Advise on and negotiate commercial and service agreements with business partners, financial institutions, and other counterparties

Partner with business and operational teams to develop practical, compliant solutions that support strategic and commercial objectives

Manage and coordinate outside counsel as needed

Monitor evolving insurance laws, regulations, and legislative developments and advise senior leadership on emerging legal and regulatory risks

Participate in relevant industry associations and regulatory working groups

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

10+ years of U.S. insurance regulatory and transactional legal experience

Significant experience with complex insurance and reinsurance structures and transactions

Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating insurance and reinsurance agreements

Experience advising on intercompany arrangements, dividends and distributions, subsidiary and affiliate investments, and related regulatory approvals

Experience with insurance policy and rate filings

Demonstrated experience working directly with state insurance regulators on licensing, examinations, filings, approvals, and other regulatory matters

Broad knowledge of U.S. insurance laws, regulations, and licensing requirements

Familiarity with insurance holding company laws and related regulatory filings, including change-of-control transactions, dividend requests, and reinsurance approvals

Working knowledge of statutory accounting principles (SAP) and the financial aspects of insurance operations

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple business functions

Business-oriented approach with the ability to provide practical, commercially minded legal advice

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with state departments of insurance

Financial, accounting, or insurance finance experience, or demonstrated ability to work closely with finance and accounting teams

Familiarity with the U.S. housing finance or mortgage ecosystem

Experience with federal and state consumer protection or mortgage-related regulations

Experience with a highly regulated insurance carrier, reinsurer, mortgage insurer, or other specialty insurance organization

For additional information, contact Peter French at (443) 691-1494 or schedule time directly via his calendar .

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