Jd Flmi Matt Watkins Llm

Matt Watkins, JD LLM FLMI, is an experienced legal professional specializing in insurance law and compliance. Currently serving as Senior Compliance Counsel at Forrest T. Jones & Company, Matt focuses on developing compliance solutions for various insurance lines and is set to implement a deferred fixed annuity suitability program for 2024. Previously, as Managing Legal Director at Americo Financial Life and Annuity, Matt managed the legal department and provided legal support across multiple business areas. Matt's extensive background includes roles such as Managing Counsel and Assistant General Counsel at Nationwide Insurance, where responsibilities encompassed legislative and regulatory matters, rate filings, and compliance support across the organization. Matt holds a Master of Laws in Insurance Law from the University of Connecticut School of Law, a Juris Doctor from Creighton University, and a BA in English and Political Science from the University of Iowa.