Associate Counsel- Auto Insurance Services
Company: Sentry
Location: Madison
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Provides legal advice and counsel to management, including
direct interaction with senior executives, in areas of legal
specialization and in general legal matters to assist in addressing
a wide range of legal and business issues. Represents the Company,
or selects and supervises outside counsel in the representation of
the Company, in contested matters arising in courts, in
administrative agencies and before regulatory bodies across the
U.S. and in other countries in which the Company has interests.What
You'll DoAs an Associate Counsel in the Legal Department, you'll
provide legal advice to our Auto Insurance business area regarding
its operations, products and services and its ongoing relationships
with customers, agents, insurance regulators, and service
providers. -You will:
- Serve as a trusted legal adviser to senior leadership and
management teams within our Auto insurance business unit.
- Advise internal business leaders regarding applicable insurance
laws, regulations, industry standards and best practices, and where
appropriate, suggest alternative solutions that mitigate legal and
regulatory risks.
- Build strong relationships and participate in the building and
execution of business strategies with key business contacts.
- Conduct legal research and provide advice to internal Auto
insurance business leaders regarding new or changing laws and
regulations.
- Work with the company's marketing and compliance departments
and provide advice regarding insurance laws and regulations
applicable to advertising and website content.
- Work closely with the company's Special Investigations Unit and
advise on insurance laws and regulations related to fraud and fraud
reporting.
- Confer with legal department leadership on issues relating to
potential regulatory actions against the company.
- Attend insurance industry meetings to stay abreast of
legislative and regulatory changes.Additionally, you'll:
- Provide reports and communications to senior leadership and the
compliance team regarding top concerns, areas of risk, regulatory
changes and organizational impacts
- Monitor, interpret and handle communications about new state
laws, regulations, case law and emerging trends, identifying and
counseling internal colleagues about relevant and emerging
issues
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to
timeWhat it Takes
- Strong academic background and a Juris Doctor degree from a law
school accredited by the American Bar Association is required.
- Minimum 5 years related work experience.
- Substantial Personal Lines auto insurance experience, including
knowledge of state laws and regulations applicable to insurance,
and prior experience advising senior managers and business unit
leaders.
- In house experience preferred
- Management, communication and human relations skills.
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Familiarity with insurance company structure and business
functions.What You'll ReceiveAt Sentry, your total rewards go
beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks
that you'll receive.
- Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid
work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to,
Tuesday through Thursday work in office.
- As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and
materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will
receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your
home office. -
- Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an
office.
- 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight
percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial
future.
- Continue your education and career development through Sentry
University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement
program
- Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the
office as well as Volunteer-Time off
- Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave,
and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy
lifestyle.
- Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
- Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable
giving.About SentryWe take great pride in making Forbes' list of
America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different
factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job
satisfaction.Our bright future is built on a long track record of
success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses
succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust
placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest
mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by
A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.Our headquarters
is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the
United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to
marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment
with opportunities for ongoing professional development and
growth.Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities
await!Talent Acquisition SpecialistKasha DombrowskiEqual Employment
OpportunitySentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our
policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital
status, or sexual orientation.
Keywords: Sentry, DeKalb , Associate Counsel- Auto Insurance Services, Legal , Madison, Illinois
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