Assistant Vice President - SGR (Southeastern Region)

American Property Casualty Insurance Association• GA, US, GA

8d•$175,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President, Southeastern Region - State Government Relations (SGR) manages legislative and regulatory advocacy in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The position also supports general member relations and recruitment of new members in coordination with APCIA’s member relations department, and calls for proven leadership. The role is remote or hybrid, with Georgia or South Carolina preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in state legislative, regulatory, and/or government relations matters, including direct lobbying.
Strong familiarity with government processes, particularly the legislative branch and the executive branch or an agency responsible for insurance regulation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly about legislative, regulatory, and substantive issues to multifaceted audiences.
Ability to multitask.
Self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through.
Command of insurance issues.
Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Insurance knowledge is desired.

Responsibilities

Identify legislative and regulatory issues affecting the property and casualty insurance business and communicate activity to APCIA members and affected staff.
Lead APCIA policy managers, public affairs staff, and members in developing strategies and tactics for state issues.
Develop working relationships with APCIA members, legislators and their staff, regulators and their staff, and industry lobbyists.
Draft and provide testimony and written comments supporting APCIA positions on pending legislation and regulations; manage retained lobbyists in each state.
Apply sound fiscal, political, and management judgment in day-to-day work.
Establish and maintain relationships with news media and serve as an association spokesperson to external audiences.
Engage in direct lobbying as appropriate.
Form or participate in coalitions advancing APCIA public policy positions.
Identify key political races and participate strategically as appropriate.
Interact with other trade associations and unaffiliated companies and remain aware of their activities.
Provide leadership internally with the home office and regional colleagues, and externally with member companies, coalition partners, and elected officials.
Focus on key issues and communications.
Prepare and manage annual operating budgets and budgets for corporate and individual political contributions.
Provide members with prompt service, complete answers and information, and accurate information.
Perform other duties as assigned.