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GEICO is seeking an accomplished government relations professional to join our team to advance the company’s state legislative and regulatory agenda. This government relations position requires continuous monitoring and assessment of regulatory and legislative developments, as well as the formulation and implementation of comprehensive government affairs strategies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a proven track record in government relations strategy execution, and experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. The individual will be responsible for building relationships and interacting with key third parties, including public officials, industry associations, and other non-governmental organizations. This position will involve domestic travel, primarily in California, to effectively represent GEICO’s interests. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs.
Job Responsibility:
Policymaker Engagement: Build and maintain a strong network of key policymakers, including state legislators, heads of relevant executive agencies and their staff, industry members, policymakers (NAIC and NCOIL), and trade associations to efficiently and effectively advocate GEICO’s positions in assigned states. Develop comprehensive strategic plans to facilitate effective engagement with legislative and regulatory stakeholders to achieve GEICO’s business objectives
Regulatory & Legislative Analysis: Review and evaluate impactful insurance regulatory/ legislative proposals, working in close collaboration with relevant Government & Regulatory Affairs colleagues and other internal stakeholders. Ensure that GEICO's business units and corporate functions remain informed about critical and emerging issues
Strategic Monitoring & Reporting: Proactively identify evolving regulatory and legislative trends and effectively communicate relevant insights and potential risks to the Government & Regulatory Affairs team, business units, and senior management to support informed, enterprise-wide strategic decision-making
Strategic Support: Work with the Director of Public Policy and business stakeholders to develop policy positions, strategy, responses/draft language
prepare for legislative and regulatory interactions
and support company’s strategic initiatives
Coalition Building: Support the strategic implementation of GEICO’s key public priorities through coalition building and coordination of external resources. Maximize outside firms and association memberships to successfully advocate GEICO’s priorities. Develop and execute effective and efficient political contributions strategies in assigned states, in consultation with business, to enhance GEICO’s policy agenda
Additional Duties: Assume other regulatory or legislative responsibilities as priorities evolve
Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction highly preferred
Minimum 10 years’ relevant government affairs experience with knowledge of insurance regulation, regulatory law, or related public policy fields, preferably within property and casualty insurance
knowledge of auto insurance a plus
Proven experience, with a track record of successfully developing and implementing regulatory and legislative strategies
Deep knowledge of U.S. insurance regulatory systems, including state insurance departments and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory developments into actionable business strategies
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills tailored to different audiences
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working within cross-functional teams
Ability to balance independent legal judgment with teamwork and enterprise-wide policy development processes
Ability to articulate GEICO’s positions in an impactful and persuasive manner to decision makers and industry leaders and to offer strategic advice on complex legislative and regulatory issues to business professionals
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to develop and effectively lobby GEICO’s position
Client-service oriented and enthusiasm for working in a team-oriented, dynamic environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision of day-to-day tasks while appropriately identifying matters requiring escalation to management
Nice to have:
knowledge of auto insurance a plus
Juris doctor preferred but not mandatory
What we offer:
Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor-made for you and your family’s overall well-being
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation
a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match
performance and recognition-based incentives
and tuition assistance
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance
Supports flexibility- We provide workplace flexibility as well as our GEICO Flex program, which offers the ability to work from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year