Are you an experienced compliance professional ready to make an impact at a fast-growing specialty insurer? Join Kinsale Insurance, a leading excess and surplus (E&S) lines carrier headquartered in Richmond, VA. We're known for our high-quality, high-touch approach and innovative, personalized solutions that help clients manage complex risks — and we bring that same standard of excellence to how we operate and stay ahead of an evolving regulatory landscape.
About the Role
As a Compliance Analyst, you'll serve as a key partner in supporting Kinsale's regulatory and compliance functions across property casualty insurance. You'll monitor an ever-changing regulatory environment, maintain our authority to do business across all jurisdictions, and work closely with internal teams and state regulators to ensure the company operates in full compliance. This role is onsite at our corporate headquarters in Richmond, VA, and offers the opportunity to grow alongside experienced legal and compliance leaders in a dynamic, high-performing organization.
What You'll Do
• Maintaining authority to do business in all states and assisting with necessary regulatory filings.
• Monitoring legal, regulatory, and legislative changes using legal databases, trade organization websites, state department of insurance resources, and other research tools.
• Communicating regulatory guidance clearly and effectively to company staff and implementing required procedural changes.
• Managing the schedule of annual and periodic reports and eligibility filings to state insurance departments, ensuring timely submission.
• Coordinating the collection and reporting of surplus lines tax allocation information from brokers.
• Responding to Department of Insurance complaints and inquiries, as well as other compliance-related consumer concerns.
• Ensuring that property casualty forms and endorsements meet applicable regulatory requirements in content, design, and implementation.
• Participating in special projects and contributing to broader compliance and operational initiatives as needed.
What You Bring
• Bachelor's degree required; insurance industry coursework or professional development designations are a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, preferably in legal or compliance operations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey regulatory guidance to colleagues at all levels and interact professionally with state regulators.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and research ability.
• Highly organized with a demonstrated ability to track deadlines and manage multiple filing obligations simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Surplus lines experience is desirable.
Why You'll Love Working at Kinsale
• Competitive Pay & Bonus Opportunities – Rewarding performance and initiative.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to $3,600 (individual) or $7,000 (family) in HSA contributions per year.
• Work-Life Balance – Generous paid time off including 22 days of PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• Career Growth – Clear promotion paths, mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
• Retirement & Security – Up to 6% matching 401(k) contributions on base salary and bonus, standard life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Continuous Learning – Annual $3,000 reimbursement for educational training and certifications.
Integrity & Responsibility
Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgment, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.
Ready to Apply?
If you're a detail-oriented compliance professional with a passion for regulatory excellence and cross-functional collaboration, this is your opportunity to grow your career with a top-performing E&S insurer. Join Kinsale Insurance and contribute to a company that rewards initiative, integrity, and continuous learning.
Apply today and start building your future with us!
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Analytical, problem-solving, research, and attention-to-detail skills
- Ability to track deadlines and manage multiple filing obligations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Insurance industry coursework or professional development designations
- Experience in legal or compliance operations
- Surplus lines experience
What We Do
Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurance company located in Richmond, VA specializing in hard-to-place property, casualty, and specialty risks. Our products are distributed nationwide through appointed surplus lines brokers. We target small-to-midsized accounts and have the flexibility to offer terms for businesses with poor loss histories, high-risk venues, and new or high-hazard operations. Every customer receives high-quality, high-touch customer service and innovative, personalized solutions from us for every account. In each corner of our operation, from underwriting to technology and everything in between, we take ownership of every step of the process by doing as much as possible in-house. Kinsale is focused on creating a team-centered, results-driven work environment that is constantly growing, making progress toward our goals, and reaching new milestones at every checkpoint. Our culture rewards the doers: people who seek new opportunities, take initiative, and challenge the status quo. Our newly constructed building helps improve face-to-face collaboration and allows our employees to work as a team, and we prioritize opportunities to develop those team members and their skillsets. Learn more about Kinsale’s offerings by visiting our website: kinsaleins.com
