Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other–providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

This position primarily involves a hybrid work schedule – working remotely: Monday & Friday / on site: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Under certain circumstances, will consider a remote option.

Role Overview:

The Associate role will be primarily responsible for the preparation, drafting, review and issuance of contract forms. Also, this individual may be responsible for the submission of these forms to applicable insurance departments, when necessary, and responding to departmental objections/questions to negotiate and secure form approval. While the main objective will be preparation and drafting of policy forms in a timely manner, the Associate will also be actively involved in assisting with other related general contractual issues within the Division, including related filing and compliance projects.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and draft various contract forms, specific to group life and health insurance and blanket accident/accident medical insurance, and related documents for the issuance to group policyholders and certificate holders via third party administrators.
• Research and review laws and regulations and analyze the impact on the Division’s contract forms.
• Determine contractual modifications needed because of legislative requirements and/or changes.
• Review, prepare and submit SERFF filings; negotiate approval of product filings from State Insurance Departments.
• Collaborate and communicate with individuals from various areas within the Company (particularly with Contract unit members) in addressing drafting, filing and compliance issues and questions.
• Assist with the implementation of other general filing and/or compliance initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree with a 3-5 years’ relevant experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of insurance products and insurance laws (preferably group life and health insurance and blanket accident/accident medical insurance).
• Experience filing insurance products via SERFF a plus.
• Working knowledge of online insurance research resources such as Wolters Kluwer/Westlaw a plus.
• Legal/compliance background a plus.
• Strong research, analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products.