Government Affairs Executive

Sentry Insurance Agency•Nashville, TN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serve as the government affairs expert, liaison, and strategist. Influences policy, manages relationships with legislative bodies, and assesses impact of legislation for Sentry. This position will require moderate travel across state lines. As a Government Affairs Executive, you will serve as the expert and liaison for our organization, supporting the views and interests of the organization. You will do this by developing and implementing strategic and advocacy plans for achieving public policy, legislative, and regulatory results in an assigned state and local market that are favorable to the organization and consistent with the overall legislative strategy. You will also develop, motivate, and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, and trade associations to promote the organization's point of view and establish Sentry as a resource on insurance matters. Additionally, you will recommend and manage outside consultants and lobbyists, including setting objectives, defining missions, and evaluating performance to help move efforts forward. You will communicate relevant and timely information to appropriate internal stakeholders and executives within Sentry and outside of Sentry, and act as a company representative before state policymakers, regulators, and trade associations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience Required
Minimum five years of related work experience
Experience in a State DOI, and NAIC, or regulatory agency dealing with insurance financial services, state legislator or political campaign, think-tank public policy organization or trade association, corporate government relations department especially in the financial services industry
Ability to be a registered lobbyist in priority states
Familiarity with workers compensation and/or personal auto regulations/compliance
Familiarity with state and federal ethics and election laws
Excellent communications and influencing skills, including strong written and verbal presentation skills
Strong composure skills including the ability to work calmly and effectively in high stress situations
Quick analytical thinker, who was able to effectively synthesize, translate, and summarize complex policy topics for use by internal and external stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to self-direct work

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA, JD) is desired
7-10 years of related experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing strategic and advocacy plans for achieving public policy, legislative, and regulatory results in an assigned state and local market that are favorable to the organization and consistent with the overall legislative strategy.
Developing, motivating, and maintaining relationships with legislators, regulators, and trade associations to promote the organization's point of view and establish Sentry as a resource on insurance matters.
Recommending and managing outside consultants and lobbyists, including setting objectives, defining missions, and evaluating performance to help move efforts forward.
Communicating relevant and timely information to appropriate internal stakeholders and executives within Sentry and outside of Sentry.
Acting as a company representative before state policymakers, regulators, and trade associations.

Benefits

Hybrid work model
In-office workspace and materials for home office
Laptop provided prior to start
Equipment for home office provided
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
Sentry University (SentryU)
Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
Parental leave
Health and Wellness benefits
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program