Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs

Head of Government & Regulatory Affairs

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• Build and maintain trusted relationships with legislators, regulators, government officials, and key policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels—including trade associations—to strengthen GEICO’s external influence and advocate for company priorities.
• Develop and execute comprehensive government relations strategies at federal and state levels, shaping company positions on key public policy issues such as rating and pricing, legal system abuse, claim cost drivers, technology-related regulations (AI, cybersecurity, privacy), and more.
• 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 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree required;
  Juris Doctor (JD) strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  15+ years of government affairs experience in the insurance or financial services industry, including demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strategic Thinking:
  Proven ability to develop and execute complex strategies that align policy priorities with business objectives.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Exceptional ability to analyze complex legislative and regulatory environments and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to persuasively articulate positions to policymakers and advise senior executives on complex issues.
• Relationship Building:
  Demonstrated success cultivating trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders.
• Preferred Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of auto insurance laws, regulations, and related policy issues.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to build internal alignment, foster cross‑functional collaboration, and lead enterprise initiatives such as PAC management or trade association engagement.

Great Company:
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