The Hartford · 21 hours ago
Assistant Vice President, State Government Relations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $270K/yr
10+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company focused on making a difference and achieving goals. They are seeking an Assistant Vice President, State Government Relations who will be responsible for advocacy efforts, relationship management with regulators and lawmakers, and monitoring legislative developments to support the company's public policy positions.
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Responsibilities
Partner with Government and Industry Relations colleagues, business units, and corporate functions to develop and implement strategies for state public policy and political engagement aligned with company objectives
Advise management on public policy and political issues by providing a clear view of the legislative and regulatory landscape, challenges, and opportunities
Develop messaging on key regulatory and public policy matters and conduct outreach aligned with business goals
Identify emerging public policy issues, develop strategies to influence outcomes, and prepare internal partners for potential changes
Coordinate development of public policy positions across business lines and corporate partners
Build and maintain relationships with state decision-makers, including legislators, regulators, and other stakeholders
Represent The Hartford in meetings with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and industry coalitions to communicate policy positions and priorities
Prepare management for high-profile meetings with lawmakers and regulators
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, providing regular updates and guidance to management
Provide strategic counsel to management and business leaders on state affairs and political engagement
Execute advocacy campaigns, coalition-building initiatives, and engagement activities to advance public policy goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in state government relations, including work with state legislatures, trade associations, or advocacy organizations
Deep knowledge of public policy issues affecting large Property and Casualty insurers
Proven leadership and ability to drive change within a large, matrixed organization
Strong relationships with state policymakers and stakeholders
In-depth understanding of legislative and regulatory processes and the state political landscape
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex policy issues to diverse audiences
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills
Demonstrated success in advancing advocacy priorities in a dynamic environment
Extensive knowledge of state administration and regulatory agencies
Preferred
law degree or graduate work preferred
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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