Compliance Manager

At Novacore, we’re entering an exciting new chapter. Novacore is the newly formed specialty insurance entity created from the April 2025 sale of NSM Insurance Group’s U.S. commercial division. While we carry forward a 35-year legacy of deep industry expertise, we’re transforming what commercial insurance can be. The name Novacore reflects our ambition — nova for new and brilliant, core for strength and purpose. We’re building something bold and meaningful, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission.

With more than $1.3 billion in premium across 15+ specialty insurance programs, we’re transforming the commercial insurance experience — delivering exceptional value to our agent partners and customers through smarter, faster and more collaborative ways of doing business. We specialize in tailored Property & Casualty and Accident & Health insurance solutions for niche industries, powered by advanced analytics, modern technology and a commitment to innovation at every level. Backed by strong leadership and a fresh vision, we’re bringing together the best of our past with bold new ideas to shape the future of specialty insurance.

With a renewed focus, Novacore is positioned to grow and expand through strategic mergers and acquisitions — and to lead the way in the commercial insurance space.

But it’s not just about what we do — it’s about how we do it, and who we do it with. Named a Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace based on employee feedback, Novacore is a place where people come to thrive. From day one, you’ll experience strong mentorship, hands-on learning and a clear path for upward mobility. You’ll grow your skills, expand your expertise and become even more exceptional — because when you succeed, we all do.

Our team isn’t just talented — they’re supernovas: bold thinkers, problem solvers and catalysts for real change in the insurance industry. Take your career to the next level with a team that’s redefining what’s possible.

Join Novacore and shine bright — your next stellar chapter starts here.

The Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading the compliance discipline across Novacore, while reporting to and supporting the General Counsel. This role includes overseeing compliance and governance program(s), managing business-specific regulatory risks, and providing guidance to ensure compliance across all business segments.

The ideal candidate will be a credible and trusted resource for teams in product, underwriting, operations, and claims, offering regulatory guidance and ensuring compliance with state requirements. This role will partner with Segment Presidents and Leadership to bring consistency in the execution of and reporting for core compliance functions.

Someone who possesses strong expertise in implementing compliance programs, a thorough understanding of insurance risk and regulatory requirements, exceptional self-motivation, and proven ability to collaborate effectively will succeed in this role.

*Preferred location of this role will be in our Plano, TX Office. Our corporate home office is in Conshohocken, PA.*

• Provide guidance on state-specific regulatory requirements to support strategy and development.
• Administer and manage third-party audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
  • Conduct proactive regulatory audits to assess internal processes, identify potential gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes, ensuring all regulatory modifications are appropriately incorporated into internal processes, products and systems.
• Prioritize and oversee defect corrections, ensuring timely resolution of compliance issues and effective implementation of remediation action plans.
• Act as a trusted resource across various teams, providing clear and actionable compliance guidance. Communicate findings and results effectively through both quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Act as a “Compliance Partner”: Ensure compliance best practices are incorporated into key procedures ensuring consistency in execution and reporting functions with commercial underwriting/product and claims compliance.
• Support the development and implementation of Novacore’s risk compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with the interpretations of applicable law, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry standards through creating traceability and mapping documents.
• Evaluate, enhance, and execute Novacore’s compliance risk management program as well as the execution and /or oversight of monitoring and testing activities while providing insights on mitigation approaches in the implementation of compliance risk management requirements.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risk compliance management practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in Property and Casualty insurance industry.
• 4+ years of experience in compliance or risk management.
• Experience working with both admitted and non-admitted carriers.
• Prior experience with creating, implementing, and managing compliance programs across multiple locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven project and audit management experience, with the ability to lead multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze complex data and propose effective solutions to compliance challenges.
• Elevated level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring compliance documentation and audits are thorough and complete.
• Proficiency in compliance management tools and reporting software.
• Highly organized with a proactive approach, capable of working independently and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Regulatory Manager (CRCM), preferred.