Crop Compliance Reviewer

Title: Crop Compliance Reviewer

Location: Remote (United States)

Department: Compliance

Job Description:

Why choose Palomar?

Palomar is a rapidly growing and innovative insurer focused on providing specialty insurance to residential and commercial customers. Palomar welcomes the best and brightest to our thriving team. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, Palomar is building a dynamic and diverse team.

Join a company built on a culture of agility, innovation and authenticity that delivers peace of mind and protection to individuals and businesses impacted by adversity.

We are Hiring!

Crop Compliance Reviewer

Location: Remote

The Details:

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.

What will you do:

• 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.

What we are looking for:

• 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.

We love people who want to: 

• Build strong relationships through transparency, trust, and respect for each other.
• Work in an agile environment, with a resilient mindset to find creative solutions to challenges.
• Collaborate and celebrate diverse perspectives, promoting inclusivity and equality.
• Do the right thing with strong conviction and integrity.
• Be bold and innovative to help make an impact.
• Demonstrable track record of working autonomously and driving progress
• Be intellectually curious, think creatively, and pragmatic

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, and like working with happy, authentic, talented people, you'll enjoy a career with Palomar! 

What will you get in return?

• 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!)

Diversity at Palomar

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

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Accommodations:

Palomar will consider reasonable accommodations to ensure a qualified applicant with a disability can be considered for the position. Palomar will also consider necessary modifications to the physical work environment, or to the way a job is usually performed, so an individual with a disability can perform the essential functions of the position. Additional accommodations will be considered that enable an employee with a disability to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment like those that are enjoyed by other employees without disabilities.

CCPA Job Applicant:

Pay Range: $60,000 - $75,000 + Bonus Potential & Participation in our Competitive Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program.

The above pay range is for all US-based roles based on function and level, benchmarked against companies of similar size and scope. To be compliant with local legislation as well as provide greater transparency to candidates, we disclose salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired job location. We also offer a competitive annual discretionary bonus program and the opportunity for annual long-term incentive stock grants. In addition, we offer a highly competitive benefits package. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and qualifications, and may vary from the amounts listed above.