Simply Business is a digital insurance brokerage that specializes in one thing: protecting the businesses our customers are working hard to build. We’re doing this by simplifying the insurance-buying process for all small businesses, blending together a combination of technology, data, and insurance knowledge. Our proprietary technology platform allows small business owners to easily search and compare quotes from over 20 top-rated insurance providers, customize their coverage, and purchase and access their policies - all online.
Founded in the UK in 2005, Simply Business is an insurtech pioneer with nearly 20 years of experience supporting small businesses. Simply Business is passionate about building an outstanding product for our customers - one that empowers their entrepreneurial spirits.
More importantly, we’re doing it all while taking care of our people. We’ve consistently been named a best place to work, including most recently ranking in Built In’s 2024 Best Midsized Companies to Work for in the US (Top 100), and Best Places to Work in Boston.
We want team members who have the drive to challenge boundaries. If you’re smart and passionate about delivering brilliant customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
The State Filing Specialist will be a part of our MGA Strategy, Insights & Pricing team and collaborate with Product & Pricing to prepare and submit product filings for state department approval. You will also support product development initiatives by researching competitor filings and products, understanding and communicating state regulatory nuances, and devising filing strategies and timelines.
This position is preferable to be based in our Boston, MA office.
What will I do?
- Collaborate with Product & Pricing teams to manage rate/rule/form filings for all states and commercial products (e.g. GL, BOP, Inland Marine)
- Assist in the preparation of filing exhibits and transmittals to be filed with the Departments of Insurance
- Research & inform stakeholders of special state filing requirements and competitors product offerings
- Secure approval & assistance from external consultants, Fronting carrier(s) and Reinsurer(s) during filing lifecycle
- Lead key stakeholders through filing process to obtain approval (e.g. objections management, SERFF management)
Who are we looking for?
- Someone with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or relevant fields
- 4+ years of state filing experience at a P&C carrier - commercial experience is, strongly preferred
- Knowledge of SERFF and familiarity with state filing requirements
- Experience developing and handling complex filing, objections, compliance, or product initiatives
- Agile, pragmatic, and able to adapt approach where needed in a fast-paced business
Here are some of the great benefits and perks that come from being a Simply Business employee:
-Group plan for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
-Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance coverage
-Participation in the Company’s bonus program-Participation in 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match
-Commuter benefits to help cut down on parking and public transit costs
-25 days of vacation time plus 10 sick days and 10 company holidays
-A genuine investment in your learning and development-Regular team outings and volunteer opportunities
-An awesome office space
-A hybrid working model, giving our employees great choice and flexibility to work in a way that’s best for their particular job, their teams, and their lives.
Simply Business is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to welcoming and helping employees grow within an inclusive & diverse culture. And that commitment starts with our interview process.
Once you apply, your info will be reviewed by a team with a mix of levels and experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a sense of community, which is only made stronger by each individual at SB, so you’ll have the opportunity to meet a variety of people throughout the process. Get excited!
Most of our first round interviews will take place over Zoom. In subsequent interviews, there may be an opportunity/expectation to meet team members in person.
If it looks like you could be a good fit for the role, we’ll ask you to interview on Zoom first regardless – you’ll need WiFi and a laptop, or a 4G-enabled smartphone. If you don’t have access to either of these, or you need support with your application, get in touch with us at [email protected].
Please email us with any questions or if you want to pause your application for a bit – we’ll be happy to keep you updated on future opportunities like the one above. Want more info on working at Simply Business? Check out our careers page: simplybusiness.com/careers/
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Simply Business is dedicated to making small business insurance simple and accessible. Our robust digital marketplace allows small business owners to find and buy the insurance they need online, matching them with coverage from multiple top insurers to offer choice, transparency, and value.
We have nearly 20 years of experience supporting small businesses, with over 1 million customers worldwide. Founded in the U.K. in 2005, Simply Business launched its U.S. operations in 2017 and today employs over 1,000 people across offices in London and Northampton in the U.K., and in Boston and Atlanta in the U.S.Simply Business is more than our name. It’s how we approach small business insurance:
Why Work With Us
Here at Simply Business we have five core values that we uphold in everything that we do: Learning, Empowerment, Authenticity, Pioneering, and Simplicity. Utilizing these values and embedding them into our culture makes SB a unique and great place to work, a place where every person is valued, a place where we get things done and have fun doing so.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We offer our SBers more choice and greater flexibility to work in a way that’s best for their particular job, their teams, and their lives.
