Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs

Geico Insurance•Chevy Chase, MD

57d•$266,000 - $494,000

About The Position

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That's why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers. Our success is no secret - it's the result of investing in dedicated and hardworking associates who provide exceptional service and solutions for our clients. GEICO is seeking a highly strategic, innovative, and experienced Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs to lead the company's engagement with policymakers and regulators at the federal, state, and local levels. This executive will develop and execute government relations strategies, advocate for the company's business objectives, and help the company meet regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be a visionary with deep knowledge of the insurance industry, strong political acumen, and the ability to anticipate emerging issues, build influential relationships with policymakers, navigate complex legal and policy landscapes to advance GEICO's mission and growth, and maintain a bias for action to achieve complex goals and objectives over the short- and long-term. This role will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and will oversee and direct a team of government relations and regulatory affairs professionals across the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
15+ years of government affairs experience in the insurance or financial services industry, including demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies that align policy priorities with business objectives.
Exceptional ability to analyze complex legislative and regulatory environments and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to persuasively articulate positions to policymakers and advise senior executives on complex issues.
Demonstrated success cultivating trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of auto insurance laws, regulations, and related policy issues.
Proven ability to build internal alignment, foster cross-functional collaboration, and lead enterprise initiatives such as PAC management or trade association engagement.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted relationships with legislators, regulators, government officials, and key policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels-as well as trade associations-to strengthen GEICO's external influence and effectively advocate for the company's priorities.
Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies at federal and state levels, shaping company positions on key public policy issues (e.g., rating and pricing, legal system abuse, claim cost drivers, technology-related regulations such as AI, cybersecurity, privacy), to navigate regulatory environments, shape policy outcomes, and align government affairs priorities with business objectives.
Partner with GEICO's executive leadership to align advocacy strategies with enterprise goals and ensure consistent engagement across the organization.
Analyze proposed legislation and regulations, assess business impact, and develop data-driven advocacy positions and messaging.
Identify and alert internal stakeholders to emerging government and policy trends impacting business strategy; drive initiatives to modernize processes and enhance reporting.
Represent GEICO before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and trade associations.
Support executive participation and engagement with key trade associations, industry groups, and coalitions to enhance GEICO's presence and influence.
Oversee GEICO's Political Action Committee (PAC), ensuring compliance, strategy execution, and effective internal engagement.
Oversee engagement with insurance departments and regulators across all jurisdictions.
Partner with Legal to assess and interpret new or evolving laws, rules, regulations and other requirements.
Navigate regulatory interactions and relationships including with respect to market conduct examinations, elevated complaints, investigations, inquiries and regulatory issues
Educate internal stakeholders and business leaders on significant regulatory and policy developments, promoting awareness and preparedness across the organization.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team responsible for legislative and regulatory advocacy across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure cohesive, enterprise-wide policy and regulatory strategies.
Drive internal communication and alignment on key government and regulatory priorities to support enterprise understanding and advocacy consistency.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program that offers personalized coverage tailor- made for you and your family's overall well-being.
Financial benefits including market-competitive compensation; a 401K savings plan vested from day one that offers a 6% match; performance and recognition-based incentives; and tuition assistance.
Access to additional benefits like mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
In office and remote opportunities, as well as our signature GEICO Flex program, offering the ability to work remotely for up to four weeks per year.

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