Government Affairs Executive

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. 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. Recommend and manage outside consultants and lobbyists, including setting objectives, defining missions, and evaluating performance to help move efforts forward. Communicate relevant and timely information to appropriate internal stakeholders and executives within Sentry and outside of Sentry. Act as a company representative before state policymakers, regulators, and trade associations.

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.

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) being desired
• 7-10 years of related experience is preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid work model
• In-office workspace and materials for home office
• Equipment for home office
• Meal Subsidy
• 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