Sr. Compliance Manager

Why choose Palomar?

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

Want to learn more about our exciting journey? https://ir.plmr.com/corporate-profile/default.aspx

We are Hiring!

Location: La Jolla, CA, Sacramento CA, or Remote

The Details:

The Sr. Compliance Manager will play a key role in supporting Palomar’s growing compliance function by providing regulatory oversight, program review, and advisory support across the organization. As the company continues to expand its program portfolio, product offerings, and operational footprint, the Sr. Compliance Manager will help ensure the organization maintains strong regulatory governance and effective compliance oversight.

This role will work closely with internal business units, including underwriting, product, claims, operations, and legal to provide regulatory guidance, manage regulatory inquiries, and support the ongoing development and monitoring of Palomar’s overall compliance program. The position will also assist with internal compliance reviews, program oversight activities, and regulatory response management to ensure the company remains aligned with applicable insurance laws and regulatory expectations.

 What will you do:

• Support regulatory compliance oversight across Palomar’s expanding portfolio of programs and operating jurisdictions.
• Conduct internal compliance reviews and program oversight activities to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, underwriting guidelines, and company policies.
• Assist with oversight of program administrators and distribution partners by performing compliance reviews, identifying potential regulatory risks, and recommending corrective actions where appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate responses to consumer complaints and regulatory inquiries, including correspondence with Departments of Insurance and other regulatory authorities.
• Provide regulatory advisory support to internal stakeholders, including underwriting, product development, claims, and operations, regarding regulatory requirements, compliance risks, and operational practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments across jurisdictions and communicate potential impacts to business leaders and relevant stakeholders.
• Support regulatory reporting and documentation processes to ensure timely and accurate submissions to regulators to include oversight of statistical reporting and program buildout.
• Assist in maintaining internal compliance controls, procedures, and governance processes to support the company’s compliance framework.
• Work collaboratively with Compliance leadership to enhance compliance monitoring activities, reporting metrics, and oversight processes.
• Maintain documentation and records necessary to support regulatory inquiries, audits, and examinations.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance through proactive engagement with internal teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in an insurance compliance environment, with preferred exposure to both Admitted and Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance markets.
• Bachelor’s degree required.  Advanced degree preferred (MBA, Master’s in Risk Management, etc.) Flexible if experience and requirements are met.
• Compliance and Industry Certifications, such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Associate in Regulation and Compliance (ARC), Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), and other relevant credentials a plus.
• Experience supporting regulatory inquiries, compliance reviews, or program oversight within the insurance industry.
• Strong understanding of state insurance regulatory frameworks, including interactions with Departments of Insurance.
• Experience reviewing operational processes or conducting compliance audits within a regulated environment.
• Ability to analyze regulatory requirements and apply them to operation business practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when preparing regulatory responses, compliance documentation and audit reports.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple regulatory & internal deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and partners.

We love people who want to: 

Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.

Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.

Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.

Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.

Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.

Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress

Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar!

What will you get in return?

• Full Suite of Medical Benefits 
• Long Term Financial Incentives – STOCK! 
• 401k with 3.5% Automatic Fully Vested Employer Contributions 
• Competitive PTO + Holiday Program
• Lifestyle Spending Allowance
• Professional Development Assistance  
• Career Exploration Opportunities
• Regular company-wide social events (even virtually!)
• To learn more visit us at www.plmr.com

Diversity at Palomar

At Palomar, we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in all facets of the organization. We have built an open culture that celebrates the diversity of our workforce, while actively championing equality and inclusion practices that make us a company people want to work with and work for.

We believe that diversity, equality and inclusion yields greater organizational creativity and productivity, which helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively.  Delivering on our diversity commitment returns greater value to our shareholders and ultimately makes a positive impact to the communities in which we do business and to the people who live in them

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Accommodations:

Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.

For more information about our company, visit us at www.plmr.com. Palomar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls or agency solicitation please

CCPA Job Applicant:

Pay Range: $110,000-$165,000 + Bonus Potential & Participation in our Competitive Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program.

The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above