[Hiring] Compliance Reviewer @Palomar

Role Description

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Crop Compliance Reviewer to join our team. The Compliance Reviewer is responsible for reviewing crop insurance policies, underwriting, and claims activity to ensure compliance with USDA/RMA regulations, the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA), and company policies. This role plays a critical part in maintaining regulatory integrity, identifying compliance risks, and supporting corrective action across crop insurance operations.

• Review underwriting, acreage reporting, production reporting, and claims files for compliance with RMA procedures, handbooks, and policy provisions.
• Perform pre- and post-issuance compliance reviews, including spot checks and targeted reviews based on risk indicators.
• Identify, document, and communicate compliance findings, trends, and potential systemic issues.
• Support RMA reviews, state insurance department examinations, and internal audits.
• Track corrective actions and verify remediation of identified deficiencies.
• Assist in interpreting RMA policy, procedure, and handbook updates and communicate impacts to operations.
• Maintain accurate review documentation and compliance logs in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, accounting, and IT teams to resolve compliance issues.
• Contribute to training materials and guidance to promote ongoing compliance awareness.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in crop insurance underwriting, claims, compliance, or audit functions highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Risk Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with RMA compliance reviews, Quality Control (QC), or Risk Management Agency examinations.
• Familiarity with the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA).
• Strong working knowledge of USDA/RMA programs, policies, and handbooks.
• Experience conducting file reviews and documenting compliance findings.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a regulated environment.
• Customer-first mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Team player who is flexible, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Positive team player who thrives in a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

• 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!)

Company Description

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.