Horace Mann Benefits Overview

Supervise the Product Compliance team supporting supplemental and group insurance products. Responsibilities include assigning work, coaching employees, reviewing product documentation, researching and interpreting insurance regulations, coordinating Department of Insurance filings, monitoring regulatory deadlines, supporting new product changes, and resolving compliance issues. The role partners with Product Development, Legal, Claims, Marketing, Operations, and Compliance to ensure products, filings, and related materials meet regulatory requirements.

Supports investment portfolio administration, reporting, risk and compliance monitoring, trade and valuation review, private asset pricing, and alternative investment operations. Compiles Board and Investment & Finance reports, monitors regulatory requirements, coordinates subscription documentation, and maintains front- and middle-office procedures supporting SOX compliance, disaster recovery, and process improvement. Partners with investment managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate investment data.

Leads the Life insurance underwriting function as its highest authority, setting underwriting philosophy, risk-selection standards, mortality-management practices, governance, and operational policies. Oversees accelerated and automated underwriting transformation, regulatory compliance, complex case decisions, and application processing quality. Partners with Product, Operations, Distribution, Compliance, Finance, Technology, reinsurers, and vendors to support profitable growth. Develops underwriting talent, leads organizational change, and drives innovation, customer experience, and business performance.