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National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) · 1 day ago

Regional Vice President – Southwest

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) is seeking a Regional Vice President in their State Affairs Department to advocate for membership interests and achieve advocacy goals. The role involves coordinating issue management, building relationships with state legislators, and managing advocacy communications with member companies.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements issue management with direct responsibility for specific advocacy priorities and efforts in assigned states; masters NAMIC legislative and regulatory issues, specifically those relevant in assigned states

Establishes and develops excellent and collaborative working relationships with state insurance trade associations, reviewing each relationship annually for value

Establishes and develops relationships with key state legislators (insurance committee chairs) and state insurance department staff involved in decision-making and policy implementation in assigned states

Work with the NAMIC NAIC Coverage team to provide strategic support for NAIC initiatives as assigned

Working with VP of State Affairs, assist in strategies in augment NAMIC’s political fundraising programs

Establishes and maintains working relationship with non-insurance allies on pertinent issues

Communicates, consults, and collaborates with member companies, providing expeditious response to member needs and requests and promoting government affairs priorities and opportunities

Manages and enhances advocacy communications with member companies on the status of NAMIC strategic objectives in designated states

Routinely communicates, consults, and reports to VP-State Affairs and/or appropriate NAMIC staff on significant developments and issues and on cross-jurisdictional advocacy priorities

Writes articles for Advocacy Update and other NAMIC publications as assigned per the publication schedule

Produces testimony, news releases, speeches, and commentary as required

Creates quarterly updates in assigned areas for management report

Shows fiscal responsibility in managing NAMIC budget for designated states

Promotes member participation/involvement in NAMIC’s Congressional Contacts Program and participation in the NAMIC PAC and Advocacy Fund; serves in any other relevant role in conjunction with Federal Affairs Division

Builds and maintains positive work relationships with management, staff members, and external contacts

Arrives at work on time and maintains a positive attendance record

Performs any other duties and projects assigned

Qualification

Legislative experienceIssue managementTrade association experienceNCOILStrategic supportCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Experience in issue management required

Ability to travel as much as 75 percent of the time during peak periods (January to June)

Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and must possess an acceptable MVR

Preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Three years of experience in a legislative setting or working for a trade association preferred

Experience with a state legislature as either a staff member who interacted with legislators or as a lobbyist preferred

Familiarity with NCOIL, NCSL, ALEC, NAIC and other organizations affecting state insurance laws and regulations preferred

Benefits

Access to group medical, dental and vision

A matched 401(k) plan

One paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice

Generous paid vacation

And more

Company

National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC)

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies consists of more than 1,300 member companies, including six of the top 10 property/casualty insurers in the United States.

Founded in 1895

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

51-200 employees