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Shelter Insurance Companies · 2 weeks ago

Government Relations Counsel

Columbia, MO - Corporate Office

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$90K/yr - $131K/yr

3+ years exp

Shelter Insurance Companies is a premier organization in the insurance industry, and they are seeking a Government Relations Counsel. This role involves assisting in the development of the company's official positions on legislative and regulatory matters, fostering relationships with legislative bodies, and monitoring relevant political matters.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Vice President of External Relations in the development and formulation of the Companies' official position on legislative and regulatory matters, and act as the Companies' representative to effectively communicate its corporate philosophy to legislative and regulatory bodies

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and political matters that may affect the Companies' operations

Research and draft legislative and regulatory language as needed

Foster strategic relationships with, and serve as Companies' liaison to, legislative and regulatory bodies, the insurance industry in general, and to its trades and guaranty associations in particular

Qualification

Legal practice experienceGovernment relationsInsurance litigation/regulationLaw degreeLegislative/regulatory knowledgeEthical standardsOral communicationWritten communicationNegotiation skillsRelationship building

Required

A relationship builder who is trusted, creative, collaborative, persuasive, dependable and possesses high ethical standards

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including superior negotiation skills to effectively interact with legislators and regulators, and an ability to communicate with and gain the confidence of people from a variety of sectors and settings

Typically requires at least three years of experience in legal practice (law firm or in-house), or government relations, or insurance litigation and/or regulation

Law degree and admission to a state Bar is required

Knowledge of the legislative and regulatory process

Willingness to develop thorough understanding of insurance industry and Companies' operations through in-house and/or industry courses as appropriate

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation

Preferred

Admission to the Bar in the State of Missouri

Benefits

Health, Dental, Voluntary Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance

Savings and Profit Sharing 401(k)

Paid Time Off for Sick and Personal Leave, Vacation and Holidays

Vitality Wellness Program

Dress for Your Day Dress Code

Flexible Scheduling

And much more!

Company

Shelter Insurance Companies

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Shelter Insurance® is a property casualty insurance company offering auto and home insurance in addition to several other insurance products, including: Life Insurance Renters Insurance Motorcycle Insurance RV Insurance ATV Insurance Boat Insurance Umbrella Insurance Personal Articles/Inland Marine Insurance Farm Insurance Business Insurance Shelter Insurance® products are sold by agents in 14 states— Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

Founded in 1946

Columbia, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees