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Horace Mann is seeking a collaborative Property & Casualty (P&C) Business Area Compliance Director who is an analytical thinker, and enthusiastic about maintaining high ethical and regulatory standards while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is responsible for leading and overseeing the compliance program for the P&C business segment. This role provides strategic direction, regulatory guidance, and risk oversight to help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, market conduct requirements, and company policies. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and partners across Compliance, Legal, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Product, Distribution, and other key functions to promote a culture of compliance and effective risk management.
The Director is also responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting compliance risks, developing and implementing compliance controls, and supporting regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation activities. This position also provides leadership for compliance initiatives, governance activities, and regulatory change management impacting the P&C business.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the P&C compliance program.
- Provide strategic compliance guidance and consultation to business leaders and stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and industry trends and assess potential business impacts.
Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Oversee compliance with applicable federal and state insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
- Advise business partners on regulatory requirements related to claims, underwriting, product administration, producer activities, consumer protection, privacy, anti-fraud, and market conduct.
- Support implementation of regulatory changes and monitor compliance with new requirements.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and requests for information.
Compliance Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks across the P&C business.
- Partner with business areas to develop and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct compliance reviews, monitoring activities, and risk assessments to evaluate adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Track and report compliance risks, issues, and corrective action plans.
- Provide strategic oversight of the P&C Compliance team's execution of SOX controls testing, compliance monitoring, and quality review activities, ensuring testing is completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with established methodologies and regulatory expectations.
- Provide oversight of SOX compliance activities, including control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, issue management, and coordination with Auditors, and business stakeholders.
- Establish performance expectations, metrics, and reporting for compliance testing, quality reviews, and SOX activities, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide oversight and direction to compliance team members responsible for coordinating quarterly divisional compliance meetings to help ensure accountability and timely resolution of compliance matters across the business area.
- Establish and maintain processes for monitoring emerging regulatory developments, enforcement actions, emergency orders, and industry guidance impacting the P&C business, and ensuring affected business areas are informed, prepared and compliant with new or revised requirements.
Governance, Monitoring & Reporting
- Develop and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership and governance committees.
- Prepare and present compliance updates, risk assessments, and emerging issues to senior leadership.
- Support governance committees and working groups focused on compliance, conduct, and fraud risk management.
- Maintain documentation supporting compliance activities and oversight responsibilities.
Fraud and OFAC Risk Management
- Partner with business leaders and Special Investigations Unit (SIU) resources to support fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting activities.
- Provide oversight and guidance regarding fraud-related regulatory requirements, state fraud plans, reporting obligations, and anti-fraud training requirements.
- Consult on OFAC Sanctions monitoring and regulatory adherence.
- Support enterprise fraud and OFAC governance initiatives and cross-functional fraud and OFAC risk management efforts.
Training & Awareness
- Partner with Compliance and business stakeholders to develop and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
- Promote understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance expectations throughout the organization.
- Support role-based training programs related to claims handling, anti-fraud requirements, market conduct, and other compliance topics.
Audit & Examination Support
- Coordinate compliance-related audits, examinations, and reviews.
- Support issue management, remediation planning, and corrective action tracking.
- Ensure timely resolution of compliance findings and regulatory concerns.
Qualifications and Experience
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree (or advanced degree) in Business, insurance, legal studies, or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in insurance compliance, regulatory affairs, legal, audit, risk management, operations, claims, underwriting, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance operations and regulatory requirements.
- Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, and senior leadership.
- Experience leading projects, teams, or compliance initiatives.
- Industry certifications/designations such as CPCU, CCEP, CFE, CAMS, or similar preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks, market conduct expectations, and compliance risk management principles.
- Knowledge of claims handling, underwriting, producer oversight, anti-fraud requirements, privacy, OFAC, and consumer protection regulations.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization and explain complex regulatory topics clearly.
- Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and work independently.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Leadership Expectations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and ethical leadership.
- Builds strong partnerships and credibility across business functions.
- Promotes accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop and mentors team members.
- Leads through influence and collaboration to achieve compliance and business objectives.
Additional Information
- Hybrid or remote work environment contingent upon resident state.
- Periodic travel may be required.
- Work during irregular hours may occasionally be necessary.
- Must comply with all company policies regarding confidentiality and handling of sensitive information.
Pay Range:
- $105,200.00 - $147,950.00 annually
Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we've broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we're publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We're motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children's future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For applicants that are California residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Notice.
All applicants should review our Horace Mann Privacy Policy.
INTRODUCTION
Horace Mann is seeking a collaborative Property & Casualty (P&C) Business Area Compliance Director who is an analytical thinker, and enthusiastic about maintaining high ethical and regulatory standards while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate is responsible for leading and overseeing the compliance program for the P&C business segment. This role provides strategic direction, regulatory guidance, and risk oversight to help ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, market conduct requirements, and company policies. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders and partners across Compliance, Legal, Operations, Claims, Underwriting, Product, Distribution, and other key functions to promote a culture of compliance and effective risk management.
The Director is also responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting compliance risks, developing and implementing compliance controls, and supporting regulatory examinations, audits, and remediation activities. This position also provides leadership for compliance initiatives, governance activities, and regulatory change management impacting the P&C business.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the P&C compliance program.
- Provide strategic compliance guidance and consultation to business leaders and stakeholders.
- Foster a culture of ethics, integrity, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor emerging regulatory developments and industry trends and assess potential business impacts.
Regulatory Compliance Oversight
- Oversee compliance with applicable federal and state insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
- Advise business partners on regulatory requirements related to claims, underwriting, product administration, producer activities, consumer protection, privacy, anti-fraud, and market conduct.
- Support implementation of regulatory changes and monitor compliance with new requirements.
- Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and requests for information.
Compliance Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks across the P&C business.
- Partner with business areas to develop and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct compliance reviews, monitoring activities, and risk assessments to evaluate adherence to regulatory requirements and company standards.
- Track and report compliance risks, issues, and corrective action plans.
- Provide strategic oversight of the P&C Compliance team's execution of SOX controls testing, compliance monitoring, and quality review activities, ensuring testing is completed timely, accurately, and in accordance with established methodologies and regulatory expectations.
- Provide oversight of SOX compliance activities, including control design assessments, operating effectiveness testing, issue management, and coordination with Auditors, and business stakeholders.
- Establish performance expectations, metrics, and reporting for compliance testing, quality reviews, and SOX activities, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
- Provide oversight and direction to compliance team members responsible for coordinating quarterly divisional compliance meetings to help ensure accountability and timely resolution of compliance matters across the business area.
- Establish and maintain processes for monitoring emerging regulatory developments, enforcement actions, emergency orders, and industry guidance impacting the P&C business, and ensuring affected business areas are informed, prepared and compliant with new or revised requirements.
Governance, Monitoring & Reporting
- Develop and maintain compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership and governance committees.
- Prepare and present compliance updates, risk assessments, and emerging issues to senior leadership.
- Support governance committees and working groups focused on compliance, conduct, and fraud risk management.
- Maintain documentation supporting compliance activities and oversight responsibilities.
Fraud and OFAC Risk Management
- Partner with business leaders and Special Investigations Unit (SIU) resources to support fraud prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting activities.
- Provide oversight and guidance regarding fraud-related regulatory requirements, state fraud plans, reporting obligations, and anti-fraud training requirements.
- Consult on OFAC Sanctions monitoring and regulatory adherence.
- Support enterprise fraud and OFAC governance initiatives and cross-functional fraud and OFAC risk management efforts.
Training & Awareness
- Partner with Compliance and business stakeholders to develop and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
- Promote understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance expectations throughout the organization.
- Support role-based training programs related to claims handling, anti-fraud requirements, market conduct, and other compliance topics.
Audit & Examination Support
- Coordinate compliance-related audits, examinations, and reviews.
- Support issue management, remediation planning, and corrective action tracking.
- Ensure timely resolution of compliance findings and regulatory concerns.
Qualifications and Experience
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree (or advanced degree) in Business, insurance, legal studies, or related field preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in insurance compliance, regulatory affairs, legal, audit, risk management, operations, claims, underwriting, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Property & Casualty insurance operations and regulatory requirements.
- Experience interacting with regulators, auditors, and senior leadership.
- Experience leading projects, teams, or compliance initiatives.
- Industry certifications/designations such as CPCU, CCEP, CFE, CAMS, or similar preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of insurance regulatory frameworks, market conduct expectations, and compliance risk management principles.
- Knowledge of claims handling, underwriting, producer oversight, anti-fraud requirements, privacy, OFAC, and consumer protection regulations.
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization and explain complex regulatory topics clearly.
- Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment and work independently.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Leadership Expectations
- Demonstrates sound judgment and ethical leadership.
- Builds strong partnerships and credibility across business functions.
- Promotes accountability and continuous improvement.
- Develop and mentors team members.
- Leads through influence and collaboration to achieve compliance and business objectives.
Additional Information
- Hybrid or remote work environment contingent upon resident state.
- Periodic travel may be required.
- Work during irregular hours may occasionally be necessary.
- Must comply with all company policies regarding confidentiality and handling of sensitive information.
Pay Range:
- $105,200.00 - $147,950.00 annually
Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we've broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we're publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We're motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children's future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For applicants that are California residents, please review our California Consumer Privacy Notice.
All applicants should review our Horace Mann Privacy Policy.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Area Business Manager
Target industries with established sponsorship track records
Pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods companies sponsor Area Business Managers most consistently. These employers have dedicated immigration teams and established LCA processes, making the sponsorship experience smoother than with smaller regional employers.
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Area Business Manager must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles with strategic P&L responsibility and specialized product knowledge are stronger candidates than general sales management positions with broad degree requirements.
Ask about the employer's H-1B or E-3 history early
Before investing time in a lengthy interview process, ask recruiters directly whether the company has sponsored this role before. Employers with prior LCA filings for Area Business Manager titles carry significantly lower legal risk for your petition.
Understand how your territory structure affects the LCA
Area Business Managers often cover multiple states or regions. Your employer's Labor Condition Application must list all work locations, and prevailing wage requirements apply per location. Multi-state roles add complexity, so confirm your employer's immigration attorney is familiar with this.
Australian nationals should consider the E-3 pathway first
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks rather than months, and is renewable indefinitely. Area Business Manager roles at companies already familiar with E-3 sponsorship can move from offer to visa stamp significantly faster than H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles with active sponsorship
Migrate Mate filters Area Business Manager jobs by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship is unavailable. Browsing verified sponsoring employers directly reduces rejection risk and shortens your job search timeline considerably.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Area Business Manager role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. H-1B visa sponsorship requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like business, marketing, or life sciences. Area Business Manager roles with strategic account responsibilities and specialized product knowledge generally qualify. Roles where any bachelor's degree is acceptable regardless of field face more scrutiny during USCIS adjudication.
Which industries sponsor Area Business Managers most often?
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies are the most frequent sponsors, followed by consumer goods and technology companies with regional sales structures. These industries employ large numbers of Area Business Managers, have established immigration infrastructure, and regularly file LCAs for this title. You can browse sponsoring employers in these industries directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces only roles with confirmed sponsorship availability.
What degree do I need for an Area Business Manager visa sponsorship?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, life sciences, or a closely related field. For pharmaceutical and medical device roles, a degree in biology, chemistry, or a health science is often preferred alongside business coursework. A degree in an unrelated field weakens the specialty occupation argument, though several years of highly specialized experience in the industry can sometimes supplement the academic credential.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Area Business Manager role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, provided you are maintaining valid H-1B status and have been in the U.S. lawfully. The new employer must file a new I-129 petition and a certified LCA. If the job duties or territory structure differ significantly from your original petition, USCIS may scrutinize whether the role still qualifies as a specialty occupation.
How does a multi-state territory affect my visa petition?
When an Area Business Manager role covers multiple states, the employer must file a Labor Condition Application listing all primary work locations and meet prevailing wage requirements for each. If you spend significant time working in a state not listed on the original LCA, your employer may need to file an amended LCA. This is a common compliance issue in field-based roles, so confirm your employer's immigration counsel has experience managing multi-location petitions before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Area Business Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.