Patrick Sullivan

About Patrick Sullivan

Strong Financial Services Leader with comprehensive expertise in insurance and mortgage regulation & enforcement. Experienced risk, governance, and compliance professional with foundational experience in audit, credit policy, business development, and M&A/integration. Tenure growing and managing the P&L for a line of homeowners insurance provides unique insight into the interestion of risk management and business priorities. A \"lead-by-example\" executive with strong industry acumen and reputation. Demonstrated ability to interpret and comprehend regulatory commentary and concern. Sound and decisive business judgment. Strong and effective presenter, writer, and advocate.

Experience

1. Vice President Industry Relations and Compliance

   Assurant

   Jan 2011 — Present

   Lead the governance, risk, and compliance framework for insurance-related products serving the nation\'s largest mortgage and banking institutions. Act as primary interface with state & federal regulators, legislators, and trade organizations on matters of policy and regulatory enforcement. Oversee the intake and analysis of insurance and mortgage servicing regulations as well as new or pending legislation. Develop, together with internal stakeholders, comment letters, position papers, and meeting materials to advocate for the business/clients especially in response to regulatory audits and examinations Owner and central point of contact for the regulatory bulletin and update process for internal and external (client) distribution. Frequent panelist/ subject matter expert for industry conferences and regulatory stakeholder working groups.

Education

• University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business

  BS, Accounting

  1982 — 1985