Assistant Vice President – Federal Regulatory Affairs

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has a new opportunity for an **AVP – Federal Regulatory Affairs** in our Federal Affairs Department. This position will contribute to the execution of NAMIC’s strategies by representing NAMIC before federal officials on issues affecting p/c insurance companies and advocating legislative and regulatory positions developed by NAMIC in all appropriate forums. This position is located in the NAMIC Washington, DC office.

**Essential functions of the position include:**

– **Subject Matter Expertise** — Acts as a subject matter expert on regulatory and legislative developments affecting the p/c insurance industry, providing strategic analysis and reporting for NAMIC publications.
– **Federal & Political Affairs Collaboration** — Serves as an integral part of the NAMIC Federal & Political Affairs Team to ensure comprehensive issue coverage in conjunction with all advocates.
– **Testimony & Comment Management** — In coordination with the VP – Federal Counsel, manages NAMIC testimony and comment letters regarding federal regulatory, executive, and legislative proposals.
– **Regulatory Agency Relations** — Establishes and maintains positive relationships with federal regulatory agencies and advisory bodies including FIO, FACI, the Federal Reserve Board, CFPB, SEC, FTC, CFTC, NHTSA, DOL, and FEMA.
– **Stakeholder Communication** — Maintains regular communications with member companies, insurance trade representatives, and other relevant stakeholder groups.
– **Policy Coordination** — Works with the NAMIC Public Policy Team to enhance coordination between SMEs and Federal & Political Affairs advocates.
– **Issue Communication** — Communicates effectively on issues through oral presentations, written articles, web content, or other relevant media.
– **Advocacy Coverage** — Provides direct advocacy coverage for legislative and regulatory entities as needed.
– **Relationship Building** — Builds and maintains positive work relationships with management, staff members, and external contacts.
– **Attendance & Reliability** — Arrives to work on time and maintains a positive attendance record.
– **Additional Duties** — Performs any other duties and projects as assigned.

**Qualifications include:**

– **Public Policy Experience** — Minimum 5 years’ experience working on substantive public policy issues within a state or federal legislature or agency, trade association, or company.
– **Regulatory Process Knowledge** — Experience with the federal regulatory process and the Administrative Procedures Act required.
– **Insurance Industry Familiarity** — Familiarity with the property/casualty insurance industry preferred.
– **Advocacy Background** — Prior experience in advocacy before government organizations preferred.
– **Educational Requirements** — Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; Juris Doctor preferred.
– **Travel Flexibility** — Flexibility to travel on an “as needed” basis, up to about 20 percent of the time.
– **Background Requirements** — Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and must possess an acceptable MVR.

NAMIC is proud to have been selected as one of the Best Places to Work. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full‑time position. Benefits include 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. We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members.

NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

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