Policy Vice President – Tort Reform and Medical Malpractice

National Association of Mutual Insurance Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) matching

Volunteer day

Generous paid vacation

And more

Job summary

National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) is seeking a Policy Vice President – Tort Reform and Medical Malpractice in its State & Policy Affairs department to guide legislative strategy and serve as a subject matter expert for tort reform issues. You will collaborate with NAMIC staff and member companies on policy development and advocacy.

This full-time role requires a law degree and active license, and travel up to 25% to engage with regulators and industry groups.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited school and an active law license in at least one state.
• Experience in issue management required.
• Minimum 2 years of legal experience in the property/casualty insurance industry.
• Familiarity with NCOIL, NAIC, NCSL and other organizations affecting state insurance laws and regulations a plus.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Legislative research and analysis abilities.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and must possess an acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on legislative and regulatory developments at all levels of government and as a resource for NAMIC staff and member company staff.
• Works with AVP – Public Policy Affairs, VP – State and Policy Affairs and NAMIC legal to support state, federal, and international legislative and regulatory efforts through issue analysis and policy development in the tort reform and medical malpractice area.
• Provides public policy support for advocacy initiatives including legislative/legal/regulatory analysis and direct advocacy coverage for legislative/legal/regulatory entities as needed.
• Serves as chief liaison for Legal System Abuse and Medical Malpractice Working Groups.
• Identifies and develop emerging issues of priority to member companies and work closely with NAMIC policy groups on issue development.
• Develops position papers, testimony, and other advocacy pieces on legislation/regulation as assigned.
• Communicates on relevant issues to NAMIC membership in an effective, readily understandable manner through oral presentations, written articles, issue briefs, NAMIC web content, or other relevant NAMIC media publications.
• Supports NAMIC’s legal policy experts to promote and increase NAMIC’s exposure and profile at meetings of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, National Conference of Insurance Legislators, National Conference of State Legislators, ATRA, ALEC, and other organizations as identified.
• Act as tort reform liaison with various groups as assigned.
• Builds and maintains positive work relationships with management, staff members, and external contacts.
• Arrives to work on time and maintains a positive attendance record.
• Performs any other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Issue management

Legal research

Legal writing

Stakeholder communication

Travel readiness

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Job description

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC) has a new opportunity for a Policy Vice President – Tort Reform and Medical Malpractice in our State & Policy Affairs department.

Essential functions of the position include:

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on legislative and regulatory developments at all levels of government and as a resource for NAMIC staff and member company staff
• Works with AVP – Public Policy Affairs, VP – State and Policy Affairs and NAMIC legal to support state, federal, and international legislative and regulatory efforts through issue analysis and policy development in the tort reform and medical malpractice area.
• Provides public policy support for advocacy initiatives including legislative/legal/regulatory analysis and direct advocacy coverage for legislative/legal/regulatory entities as needed.
• Serves as chief liaison for Legal System Abuse and Medical Malpractice Working Groups
• Serves as additional policy support to other public policy groups on areas of subject matter expertise.
• Identifies and develop emerging issues of priority to member companies and work closely with NAMIC policy groups on issue development.
• Develops position papers, testimony, and other advocacy pieces on legislation/regulation as assigned.
• Communicates on relevant issues to NAMIC membership in an effective, readily understandable manner through oral presentations, written articles, issue briefs, NAMIC web content, or other relevant NAMIC media publications.
• Supports NAMIC’s legal policy experts to promote and increase NAMIC’s exposure and profile at meetings of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, National Conference of Insurance Legislators, National Conference of State Legislators, ATRA, ALEC, and other organizations as identified.
• Act as tort reform liaison with various groups as assigned
• Builds and maintains positive work relationships with management, staff members, and external contacts.
• Arrives to work on time and maintains a positive attendance record.
• Performs any other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Law degree from an ABA-accredited school and an active law license in at least one state.
• Experience in issue management required.
• Minimum 2 years of legal experience in the property/casualty insurance industry.
• Familiarity with NCOIL, NAIC, NCSL and other organizations affecting state insurance laws and regulations a plus.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Legislative research and analysis abilities.
• Strong legal research and writing capabilities.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check and must possess an acceptable MVR.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with this full-time position.

• access to group medical, dental and vision
• a matched 401(k) plan
• one paid day each year to volunteer with the charity of your choice
• generous paid vacation
• and more!

We have a friendly yet professional work atmosphere where everyone enjoys working hard for the good of our members.

NAMIC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.