Manager - National Affairs

Company Description

We help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows. Our analytic solutions bridge content, data, and analytics to help business, people, and society become stronger, more resilient, and sustainable.

Job Description

Position Overview

Manage the legislative and regulatory monitoring activities across Verisk enterprise, and manage collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve coordinated, informed response. Manage interaction with legislative and regulatory bodies as well as state and national trade associations, including creating and strategizing policy proposals and written and spoken testimony.

You will be expected to maintain awareness of current events and topics at the state level and maintain relations and liaise with relevant organizations/stakeholders.

This position is not a remote position and will be based in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and internal communication about legislation that affects our ISO/Verisk products. Collaborate with ISO/Verisk staff to achieve compliance with legislative and regulatory changes in support of corporate goal to maintain compliant products and services.

• Management- level and executive-level communication regarding state legislative and regulatory environment and industry issues. Work with field staff to maintain liaison with state regulatory agencies, trade associations and other industry interests.

• Manage preparation of internal material to address technical issues relating to legislation and regulation. Represent ISO/Verisk at various industry and regulatory forums.

• Prepare and maintain National Affairs resource documents (i.e. charts, compendiums, etc). Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Engage with field offices and ISO divisions to develop coordinated solutions to state issues affecting ISO/Verisk products and services.

• Contribute to the development of ISO's positions on specific P&C insurance sector industry topics at the state level.

• Provide technical support to local and state industry trade associations and other interested stakeholders.

• Manage an Internal Filing Procedures Handbook for compliance and implementation of ISO's regulatory filings of insurance program coverage forms, manuals, pricing and related products to ensure compliance with all advisory organization insurance product related regulatory and legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

• At least seven years experience in either P&C insurance (with technical insurance background) or Government Relations/Compliance work (with appropriate analytical skills).

• Must have good working knowledge of insurance products, regulatory environment, legislative affairs and advocacy community.

• Innovative problem solving and organizational acumen are a must.

• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with internal staff and external stakeholders.

• Computer literacy skills required.

• Knowledge of ISO operations is a plus.

• Completion of at least 5 Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) exams or similar professional credentials a plus.

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Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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