Senior Manager, Government Affairs – Regulatory Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +18 more locations.

📋 Description

• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and market conduct developments that impact Branch’s operations and growth.

• Cultivate relationships with regulators, legislators, legislative staff, and trade associations.

• Organize and direct outreach efforts to state insurance regulators concerning new products and lines of business.

• Represent Branch and its affiliates in industry coalitions and working groups.

• Contribute to the formulation of Branch’s positions on pending legislation and regulations.

• Convert proposed and enacted laws and regulations into practical guidance for legal, product, underwriting, compliance, and claims teams.

• Prepare comment letters, position papers, and testimonies.

• Articulate Branch’s positions in regulatory and legislative forums.

• Assist with rate, form, and regulatory filings by clarifying the legislative and regulatory environment.

• Participate in regulator calls and monitor each state’s stance.

• Register as a lobbyist as necessary and remain updated on lobbying and ethics regulations.

• Oversee external lobbyists, consultants, or advisors.

• Identify regulatory risks and opportunities for senior leadership in business terms.

• Travel to national industry meetings, conferences, and state insurance departments.

• Collaborate across functions with legal, product, and compliance teams.

• Report directly to the Vice President, Head of Legal and Government Affairs; operate as an independent contributor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 5 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related field.

• Proven ability to independently manage a regulatory or legislative portfolio with significant business implications.

• Strong comprehension of legislatures, regulatory agencies, and the rulemaking process.

• Excellent writing and speaking capabilities, including drafting comment letters, delivering testimonies, and briefing executives.

• Competence in establishing relationships with regulators, legislators, and trade organizations across the political spectrum.

• Willingness to register as a lobbyist when required and travel as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States.

• Must be capable of working without employment visa sponsorship.

• Experience in the insurance industry is advantageous.

• Experience within a state department of insurance or another state agency is beneficial.

• Familiarity with personal lines property and casualty insurance is a plus.

• Experience advising product, underwriting, or compliance teams on regulatory matters is a plus.

• A law degree or a graduate degree related to policy is an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary above market rates.

• Commitment to pay equity and transparency.

• Remote-first work culture.

• Work-from-home setup with monthly internet reimbursement.

• Flexible YouTime off policy.

• $1,000 vacation benefit after the first year of employment.

• Employee stock options for full-time team members.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance benefits.

• 401(k) plan with contribution matching.

• Annual company gathering (BranchFest).