The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has an opportunity for a Policy Vice President – Property, Natural Catastrophe Risk and Resiliency in our State & Policy Affairs department. This position will contribute to the execution of NAMIC’s strategies in pursuit of objectives related to regulation of the insurance marketplace, analysis of legislative and regulatory policies at the state and federal levels and at the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and effectively advocate members’ interests through written communication and oral testimony.  NAMIC has offices in Washington, DC and Indianapolis.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert on legislative and regulatory developments at all levels of government.
• Serves as an integral part of the NAMIC Public Policy Team to ensure comprehensive issue coverage in conjunction with all NAMIC advocates, both federal and state.
• Manages diverse issue portfolios including, but not limited to, providing SME assistance on property insurance with emphasis on homeowners’ coverage, natural catastrophe risk, resiliency and mitigation, federal and state agency disaster preparedness and response, and insurance mechanisms associated with these risks.
• Establishes and maintains positive contacts with insurance regulators, including the NAIC, to advocate NAMIC’s strategic regulatory objectives.
• Provides direct advocacy coverage for legislative/regulatory entities as needed.
• Identifies and develops emerging issues of priority to member companies and leads NAMIC policy groups on issue development.
• Develops position papers, testimony, issue briefs, and other advocacy communications on legislation/regulation for both technical and non-technical audiences decisively and in a timely manner.
• Develops a national expertise profile in the area of Property/housing, natural catastrophe, disaster mitigation, and related topics.
• Knowledge and SME assistance on CAT response processes and relevant regulatory regimes.
• Communicates effectively on issues through oral presentations, written articles, web content, or other relevant media. 
• 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.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working on substantive public policy issues pertaining to the insurance industry either within a state or federal legislature or agency, trade association, or company.
• Familiarity with the property/casualty insurance industry required.
• Familiarity with federal agencies related to disaster mitigation and response preferred.
• Experience in issue management pertaining to natural catastrophes, property/casualty insurance required.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree or equivalent preferred.
• Property/casualty compliance procedure, homeowners’ coverage experience preferred.
• Prior experience in advocacy before government organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with trade associations preferred.
• Flexibility to travel on an “as needed” basis, up to about 30 percent of the time.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.

 Qualifications include:

• Minimum 10 years of experience working on substantive public policy issues pertaining to the insurance industry either within a state or federal legislature or agency, trade association, or company.
• Familiarity with the property/casualty insurance industry required.
• Familiarity with federal agencies related to disaster mitigation and response preferred.
• Experience in issue management pertaining to natural catastrophes, property/casualty insurance required.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree or equivalent preferred.
• Property/casualty compliance procedure, homeowners’ coverage experience preferred.
• Prior experience in advocacy before government organizations preferred.
• Familiarity with trade associations preferred.
• Flexibility to travel on an “as needed” basis, up to about 30 percent of the time.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check

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.