The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has an opening in its Washington D.C. office. This position will represent NAMIC before federal officials on issues affecting p/c insurance companies, and advocate legislative, legal and regulatory positions developed by NAMIC in the appropriate forums. Draft legislative and regulatory language and assist in developing legislative and regulatory policy of NAMIC.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with federal regulatory agencies and advisory bodies to include FIO, FACI, the Federal Reserve Board, CFPB, SEC, FTC, CFTC, NHTSA, DOL, and FEMA.
• Provides legislative, legal, and regulatory analysis on issues affecting the p/c industry.
• Recommends strategies to achieve desired outcomes for legislation and regulation affecting the p/c industry at the federal level.
• Identifies and analyzes all proposed federal rules and notices pertaining to the p/c industry.
• In coordination with the General Counsel – Federal, manages NAMIC testimony and comment letters regarding Federal legislative and regulatory proposals. 
• Maintains regular communications with other DC member company, insurance trade representatives, and other relevant stakeholder groups.
• Works closely with NAMIC Public Policy Team to ensure comprehensive issue coverage and coordination between Public Policy SME’s and Federal & Political Affairs advocates.
• Provides direct advocacy coverage and testimony for legislative/regulatory entities as needed.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-motivation and strong personal initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant work experience on Capitol Hill, with a federal regulatory agency or the equivalent in the private sector.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Law degree required.
• Familiarity with relevant federal regulatory agencies.
• Familiarity with major Congressional committees of jurisdiction preferred.
• Experience responding to federal regulatory rulemaking and the Administrative Procedures Act preferred.
• Understanding of property/casualty insurance issues a plus.
• Ability to travel as required periodically.
• Clear criminal record and 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.