Policy Leader, Insurance Innovation & Strategy

Insurance-Commissioner of Insurance; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Insurance seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead policy research and innovation initiatives, advising executive leadership on insurance regulation, legislative strategy, and regulatory modernization. This role serves as a key link to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner, guiding complex policy analyses and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires advanced knowledge of insurance regulation, public policy development, and legislative processes, with strong

Qualifications

• Significant experience in insurance regulation, public policy, legislative affairs, law, economics, public administration, or related fields.
• Experience developing, analyzing, or implementing legislation, regulations, or public policy initiatives.
• Experience supervising professional staff, leading complex projects, or managing strategic initiatives.
• Possession of a professional or terminal degree (JD, PhD, MBA, MPA, or similar advanced degree).
• Experience presenting before legislative committees, governmental bodies, executive leadership, or industry organizations.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, elected officials, trade associations, or other public and private stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy research and innovation initiatives.
• Monitor emerging issues and industry developments.
• Assist with legislative strategy and policy development.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives and advise leadership.
• Represent the Department and provide subject-matter expertise.
• Communicate research and recommendations.
• Support leadership decision-making.
• Develop and lead staff.
• Support the mission.

Skills

Insurance regulation

Public policy

Legislation

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Research communication

Education

Professional or terminal degree (JD, PhD, MBA, MPA)

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Insurance seeks a Senior Policy Advisor to lead policy research and innovation initiatives, advising executive leadership on insurance regulation, legislative strategy, and regulatory modernization. This role serves as a key link to the Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner, guiding complex policy analyses and stakeholder engagement.

The position requires advanced knowledge of insurance regulation, public policy development, and legislative processes, with strong