Laura Heeger is an accomplished compliance and regulatory strategy leader with over 18 years of global experience in the life-insurance and financial services industries. As Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at Ethos, she leads the company’s ethical and compliance frameworks that uphold trust, transparency, and customer protection in every aspect of the company’s operations.

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A licensed attorney and member of the New York State Bar, Laura combines legal expertise with a deep understanding of global regulations. She has successfully led compliance programs across the U.S., Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin American, and Asia, building global compliance risk management frameworks for Anti-Money Laundering (AML), data privacy, anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC), conduct risk, sales practice, trade & economic sanctions, and ethics. Her leadership has been instrumental in helping Fortune 50 organizations achieve recognitions such as “World’s Most Ethical Company” and “Best in Class” for compliance excellence.

Beyond corporate compliance, Laura contributes to the next generation of ethical leaders as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Connecticut School of Law, where she teaches practical applications of risk and compliance in financial services. Her hands-on approach emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and real-world problem solving.

At the core of Laura’s work is a simple belief that ethics is the foundation of strong customer relationships and sustainable business growth. Her global experience and collaborative approach with regulators, boards, and cross-functional teams make her a trusted voice in life insurance regulation and governance.