Senior Counsel, Product Development & Regulatory (Hybrid)

Group 1001; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Group 1001 is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to serve as the primary legal partner for insurance product development, policy wordings, regulatory matters, and day-to-day operations. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supports multiple business lines including underwriting, risk management, and finance.

The candidate should bring 10–15 years of P&C experience, strong drafting skills, and a deep understanding of SERFF and state insurance regulations.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and CT bar or eligibility for CT Authorized House Counsel.
• Approximately 10–15 years of substantive experience in P&C insurance.
• Experience drafting and reviewing policy forms, endorsements, and manuscript wordings.
• Knowledge of SERFF and multi-state filing and approval processes.
• Strong understanding of state regulatory frameworks and NAIC model laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead insurance product development and collaborate with underwriting, risk, finance, claims, and compliance.
• Draft and review policy forms, endorsements, and manuscript wordings for P&C products.
• Manage policy wordings library, templates, endorsements, and version control.
• File multi-state forms and rates through SERFF and coordinate regulatory responses.
• Advise on state regulatory requirements and licensing for new products and expansion.
• Coordinate with outside regulatory counsel on complex multi-state matters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impact on products and wordings.
• Provide general in-house legal support across claims, regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters.
• Develop legal infrastructure: templates, policies, processes.

Skills

J.D. degree

CT bar admission or eligibility

P&C insurance expertise

Policy wordings drafting

SERFF knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (NAIC)

Cross-functional collaboration

Contract negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

SERFF

Job description

Group 1001 is seeking an experienced in-house attorney to serve as the primary legal partner for insurance product development, policy wordings, regulatory matters, and day-to-day operations. The role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supports multiple business lines including underwriting, risk management, and finance.

The candidate should bring 10–15 years of P&C experience, strong drafting skills, and a deep understanding of SERFF and state insurance regulations.