Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job Title Regulatory Affairs Specialist Number of Positions 1 Location Okemos, MI Location Specifics Hybrid Position Job Summary At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community. Position Description To research, prepare and submit various regulatory filings as necessary to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and other requirements for Delta Dental of Michigan and its affiliates and/or subsidiaries. Primary Job Responsibilities Researches, prepares and submits to insurance departments, all types of form and rate filings for dental, vision, life, disability and Medicare supplement products. Researches, prepares and submits to insurance departments for review and approval, all types of network, advertising and other miscellaneous regulatory filings. Researches compliance issues as they impact forms, operations and other functional areas of the companies and creates and maintains database of legal and compliance laws and regulations that impact the companies. Communicates with multiple state insurance department officials regarding statutes and regulations; receives, directs and responds to correspondence related to filings and secures approval of filings in a timely fashion. Provides timely and frequent communication to affected internal business departments on status of filings in progress. Provides lateral support to other members of the department, including developing and making recommendations on contract language and providing guidance on the preparation and submission of filings via SERFF or other industry portals. Implements projects, coordinates objectives, monitors task completion, and makes recommendations to resolve or advance regulatory issues and/or regulatory filings. Assists and provides backup in monitoring state regulatory, legislative and political developments, analyzing potential impact on the Enterprise and preparing recommended responses. Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above. #LI-Hybrid Minimum Requirements Position requires a bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies or a related field and three years' legal or compliance experience, preferably in the life & health insurance industry, with a focus on rate and form filings preferred. Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience. Position requires knowledge of legal research tools, such as NILS and Westlaw; knowledge of National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) rules and regulations and System for Electronic Rate and Form Filing (SERFF), as well as experience dealing with departments of insurance, preferred; excellent interpersonal skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail; ability to multitask, work under deadlines and change priorities on short notice. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance. About Delta Dental Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana has been a dental benefits leader for more than 60 years, and today with our affiliates, we are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country. It’s our mission to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by making investments that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. Company Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage Short- and long-term disability Life insurance 401(k) savings plans Flexible spending accounts Tuition reimbursement or educational assistance Annual incentive compensation based on annual business goals Eight hours of paid volunteer time each year Access to an on-staff health coach and personal trainer Many other perks Equal Opportunity Employer Delta Dental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delta Dental Plan of Indiana, Inc.