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# AVP Compliance, Life and Health Division at Ullico

- **Company:** Ullico
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD
- **Compensation:** $195k–$240k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ullico/aa04e279-b2d1-488b-93fb-ea9bc7203a6e

## Job description

Ullico Inc., a diversified insurance and financial products and services company headquartered in Washington, DC, is actively recruiting a Life and Health Compliance Professional to manage and lead the Compliance unit of our subsidiary, The Union Labor Life Insurance Company.  The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Compliance will be responsible for the oversight and monitoring of all regulatory compliance matters affecting the Life and Health insurance company functions including but not limited to rate and form filing, agent licensing, underwriting, marketing, product development and claims.  The AVP of Compliance will report directly to the Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer of Ullico’s Law Department.  The position is located within the Life and Health business unit in Bethesda, MD.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead and oversee compliance activities for the Life and Health Division, ensuring adherence to applicable federal and state insurance regulations.
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide guidance on the implementation of new and revised laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Serve as the primary liaison with insurance regulators and oversee regulatory examinations, inquiries, complaints, and responses.
- Direct compliance programs related to privacy, fraud prevention, advertising review, third-party oversight, and regulatory reporting.
- Provide compliance support and guidance for product development, policy administration, underwriting, claims operations, and marketing initiatives.
- Partner with Legal, Operations, Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Information Technology, and other business units to identify and address compliance risks.
- Review and advise on claims appeals, beneficiary disputes, policy forms, contracts, and other compliance-sensitive matters.
- Oversee privacy compliance activities, including HIPAA-related requirements, risk assessments, and privacy notices.
- Manage compliance staff and provide leadership, coaching, and work direction to support departmental objectives.
- Prepare and present compliance reports, metrics, and risk updates to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Conduct regulatory research and provide compliance guidance on emerging legal, operational, and business issues.
- Performs other similar and related duties as required.

## MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. A JD or Master’s degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7-10 years of insurance industry experience in the group life and health insurance area with a strong regulatory compliance background.  Prior insurance product experience should include Individual Life, Group Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Medical Stop Loss and specialty health such as vision and dental with strong Medical Stop loss experience a plus. Staff and project management experience is a must.

For over 95 years, Ullico, the only labor-owned insurance and investment company, has been a proud partner of the labor movement. From insurance products for members, leaders and employers, to investments that have created thousands of union jobs, our customers continue to count on Ullico to protect them. The Ullico Inc. family of companies includes The Union Labor Life Insurance Company; Ullico Casualty Group, Inc.; Ullico Investment Company, Inc.; and Ullico Investment Advisors, Inc.

Visit [www.ullico.com](https://www.ullico.com)

Ullico is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

The job posting will expire or renew after 30 days.

## About Ullico

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Ullico is the only labor‑owned insurance and investment company, dedicated to protecting and growing the North American labor movement.
- **Entity Type**: Private (labor‑owned, not publicly traded)
- **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., USA
- **Founded**: 1927
- **Founders**: Founded by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and its then‑president Samuel Gompers, with involvement from Matthew Woll

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Insurance and investment services focused on the union and multiemployer benefit plan market
- **Target customers**: B2B – union‑sponsored benefit plans, public employee benefit plans, union leaders, and signatory employers
- **Mission statement**: “To protect and grow the North American Labor Movement” by providing financial security to union members and their families

## Products & Services
- **Life & Health Insurance (Union Labor Life Insurance Company)**: Group life, health, and disability insurance products designed for union‑sponsored and public employee benefit plans. Retained 97% of in‑force group life business in 2025 and covered over 1.2 million members.
- **Property & Casualty Insurance (Ullico Casualty Group)**: Tailored liability insurance for union leaders, multiemployer fund fiduciaries, and signatory employers, including workers’ compensation alternative dispute resolution programs.
- **Investment Services (Ullico Investment Advisors)**: Real estate debt (“J for Jobs” – over $22 billion in loan financings since 1977), infrastructure funds (Ullico Infrastructure Fund – $6.7 billion AUM), real estate equity (Ullico Value‑Add Real Estate Fund I), and fixed‑income strategies (UIA Investment Management – $1.8 billion AUM).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (labor‑owned private company)
- **Key Metric**: Pre‑tax operating earnings of $78 million in 2025; total assets under management of $13.4 billion (as of December 31, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Owned by unions and their members. Key partners include the AFL‑CIO, multiemployer pension funds, and public employee benefit plans. A.M. Best rating: A (Excellent) for Union Labor Life.
- **Growth Signals**: Record highs in gross written premium for life/health and property/casualty divisions in 2025; AUM increased by $1.2 billion; new real estate equity fund raised $184 million (targeting $250 million by June 2026); launched new products for 2026 and beyond.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Only labor‑owned insurance and investment company** – deep alignment with union values and a mission‑driven approach.
- **Over 95 years of experience** in the union marketplace, with a strong track record of serving multiemployer and public benefit plans.
- **High retention and financial strength** – 97% retention of in‑force group life business and an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.
- **Proven job creation** – “J for Jobs” program has created nearly 350,000 union jobs and over 700 million working hours since inception.

## Strategic Focus
- **Protect and grow the labor movement** through new insurance and investment products tailored to union needs.
- **Expand investment services** – grow assets under management, especially in infrastructure and real estate equity, while maintaining a focus on union job creation.
- **Continue to deliver record financial performance** while investing in new initiatives for 2026 and beyond.
- **Strengthen community impact** – contributed over $1.8 million to nonprofit organizations and charitable causes in 2025.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission‑driven culture**: Employees contribute to the financial security of American workers and the labor movement.
- **Comprehensive benefits**: Health/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer match, pension plan, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, professional certification programs, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- **Work‑life balance**: The company states it “strives to provide a positive work‑life balance” and fosters camaraderie through social and sports activities.
- **Location**: Based in Washington, D.C. (1625 Eye Street, NW). The office is likely hybrid or in‑person; the careers page does not specify remote policy.
- **Stability and growth**: Over 95 years old with record financial strength, offering a stable environment with opportunities for growth.

## Sources
1. [Ullico Careers](https://www.ullico.com/about-ullico/careers/)
2. [Ullico Homepage](https://www.ullico.com/)
3. [Ullico About Page](https://www.ullico.com/about-ullico/)
4. [Ullico 2025 Annual Report](https://www.ullico.com/app/uploads/2026/05/UL_AnnualReport_2025_Web-2.pdf)
5. [Wikipedia – Ullico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ullico)

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