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Regulatory Associate - Hybrid (Birmingham, Alabama)

Protective Life Insurance Company
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Alabama, Birmingham
2801 U.S. 280 (Show on map)
Jul 01, 2025
The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life's uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you'll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. This position is the primary compliance support contact for Life and Annuities InForce Operations and Co-insured areas to comply with state and federal market conduct requirements. Primary contact for Inforce operations support for organic and co-insured business (including, but not limited to, POA reviews and inquiries regarding beneficiary or ownership changes, guardianship/conservatorship, trusts, court orders, viaticals, divorce decrees, collateral assignments, bankruptcies, etc.) Review and research laws and regulations as needed; assist with acquired business/coinsurance company projects; respond to state insurance department and regulatory agency audits, examinations and inquiries; legal support; respond to coinsured company and employee administrative compliance inquiries; assist with state reporting requirements; and MCAS for co-insured business (23 companies). Assist the Senior Director of Compliance with duties as requested. Primary Functions include: Point of contact for Protection and Retirement Division. Provide support for items such as requests for regulatory guidance for specific Inforce operation requests, legal research, assistance with complaints, and business initiatives. Review and research laws and regulations as needed. Assist with acquired business /co-insured company projects Support market conduct exams and audits Responsible for various duties for the team as assigned Work Experience, Education, Certification / Training Required: J.D. Preferred, but Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience is acceptable A minimum of 3-5 years of legal research is required, but can be substituted with a minimum of 7-10 years' experience working with life insurance and annuities Experience with periodic testing and reporting of operation activities Experience with implementing procedural enhancements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office including: Excel and Word. Experience working with various databases Self-starter with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Should be able to make recommendations based on well-organized, clear and concise data Must be self-directed and able to produce results with minimal supervision Ability to work well under pressure, in both independent and team environments Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner Protective's targeted salary range for this position is $62,000 to $85,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective's total compensation package for employees. #LI-EH1 Employee Benefits: We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits ( e.g. , paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective's platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company's benefit plans. Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability : If you require an accommodation to complete the application and recruitment process due to a disability, please email martina.winston@protective.com . This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application and recruitment process. Please note that the above email is solely for individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation. General employment questions should not be sent through this process. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.