Principal Government Affairs Specialist

This is a remote, work from home position. The selected candidate can reside anywhere throughout the state of Massachusetts or other states listed.

The Principal Government Affairs Specialist develops and executes government affairs strategies and operational activities to influence public policy outcomes in multiple states that align to corporate strategic goals and initiatives. Develops and maintains relationships with lawmakers, regulators, and other policy makers to communicate company position on insurance, corporate, or personnel issues. Participates as a key contributor on Strategic Business Unit (SBU) teams providing accurate and thorough information about public policy developments, political environment, industry legislation, and regulatory activities impacting company operations in the state. Crafts corporate responses to public policy developments and manages the responses through their lifecycle. Represents and negotiates on behalf of the company in matters before state and local government regulators and policy makers.

You will report to a vp, government affairs

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Position Compensation Range:
$131,000.00 - $220,000.00

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities
Legislative / Regulatory Representation (50%)

• For assigned states, acts as the primary company liaison with state departments of insurance and other regulatory agencies to ensure regulatory compliance related to underwriting and rating standards, claims adjustment practices, tax treatment, regulatory approval of rates and products, regulatory investigations, consumer complaints, and other matters.
  
• Identifies, interprets, and evaluates state legislative and regulatory proposals which may have a significant impact on the company. Develops, implements, and manages government affairs strategy necessary to advance or avoid this impact.
  
• Acts as American Familys lobbyist in administrative and legislative hearings on proposed legislation and regulation. Prepares comments, attends trade hearings, works with other insurance company representatives, trade associations and sponsoring agencies to achieve acceptable language, and testifies as appropriate.<br></li><li>Establishes, cultivates, and strengthens relationships with those who influence public policy to create an environment favorable to corporate strategic initiatives and to maintain or advance our ability to offer our customers the products and services they need and want. These include but are not limited to lawmakers, regulators, and interest groups with similar interests.<br></li><li>Manages contract lobbyists and trade association memberships in order to advance legislation favorable to corporate strategic initiatives. Collaborates with other stakeholders to advance these positions, including but not limited to the SBUs, company employees, agents, political action committees, and grassroots.<br></li><li>Manages crisis management or response projects when legislative and regulatory developments require such action.<br></li><li>Works closely with management to develop marketing strategies and new products in light of changing political environments.<br></li></ul><br><b>State Government Affairs Strategy Development and Management (25%)</b><ul><li>Collaborates with the SBU team members to identify corporate strategic initiatives with a government affairs component.<br></li><li>Develops and communicates a thorough understanding of the states legislative and regulatory environments and strategies needed within these environments to achieve corporate strategic initiatives.

• Represents the company and pursues leadership opportunities on various industry boards and residual market mechanisms (e.g., Guaranty Funds, Auto Plans, FAIR Plans, JUA's, Assigned Risk Plans, special task forces, etc.).
  
• Participates with insurers, business interests and other special interest groups to develop coalitions on major issues. Assumes a leadership role in such coalitions.
  
• Represents company in state and national industry trade associations to develop coordinated industry positions on legislative and regulatory issues.
  
• Upon request, assists Corporate Legal in representing the Company on litigation matters.
  
• Upon request, assists Corporate Legal in representing the Company on compliance issues.
  
• Supervises and directs retained counsel, outside lobbyists, and other consultants on an as needed basis.
  

• Identifies and provides relevant information regarding legislative and regulatory proposals which may require grassroots mobilization. Acts as the point of contact and manager for respective grassroots alerts.
  
• Advises the state Political Action Committee (PAC) to which the incumbent is assigned. Promotes compliance with campaign finance laws. Organizes and manages regular board meetings for the PAC. Provides and coordinates political counsel to the board.
  
• Internally promotes PAC and grassroots involvement. Works with Political Action to maintain relationships with agents and employees for ongoing political awareness.
  
• Attends political fund-raising events.
  
• Provides legislative summaries to employees and agents on a regular basis. Compiles similar information, as needed, for publication within the company (Compass, All-American, division web site, newsletters, etc.).
  
• Assists the Company in developing a strong community presence by establishing and maintaining contact and communication with civic leaders and community organizations.
  

• Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
  
• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
  
• Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting