Strategic Government Affairs Manager

Texas Farm Bureau - Insurance Agents; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company in Austin seeks an Insurance Executive to represent the company on policy matters with state and federal lawmakers and other organizations. The role involves research of proposed laws, securing favorable measures, and preparing testimony for committees and agencies.

The position requires the ability to monitor hearings, build industry relationships, and coordinate with the Director of Government Relations and Compliance to achieve company goals, with

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Extensive experience with the federal or state legislature or legislative staff.
• Basic knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Companies on policy matters with the executive and legislative branches at state and federal levels and with other organizations.
• Research, monitor and analyze proposed policies, rules and regulations impacting the companies.
• Secure legislative consideration of measures favorable to the companies and amend or defeat measures contrary to policies.
• Assist in developing programs to improve effectiveness with legislators.
• Prepare testimony before legislative committees and regulatory agencies for senior management.
• Monitor and report on hearings of legislative committees and regulatory agencies.
• Represent companies at trade groups and develop relationships with industry peers and stakeholders.
• Participate in industry association meetings on state, federal and regulatory issues.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Four-year degree from accredited college or university

Job description

Texas Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company in Austin seeks an Insurance Executive to represent the company on policy matters with state and federal lawmakers and other organizations. The role involves research of proposed laws, securing favorable measures, and preparing testimony for committees and agencies.

The position requires the ability to monitor hearings, build industry relationships, and coordinate with the Director of Government Relations and Compliance to achieve company goals, with